At the KPDSB, we know that you have choices when it comes to choosing a school for your child. We believe our Kindergarten teams and programs are some of the best in the region. Stop by one of our community schools for a closer look—you’ll be happy you did!
95% of our Kindergarten students graduated Kindergarten readingCaring and dedicated teachers and staff that always put students firstThe safety of our students is always our top priority
The latest technology in classrooms including laptops for each student in grade 4-12Many of our schools offer specialized programming that is only available to KPDSB studentsWe are the only school board in the region to offer a variety of summer camps to our studentsWe are proud to offer summer learning camps to our students to support literacy and numeracy development even during the summer monthsInteractive touch screen white boards and wireless internet access in all elementary classroomsMany of our schools have daycare or before- and after-school care right in the buildingsOur Full-Day Kindergarten Program is an all day, every day program for students who are four and five years of age. The program builds strong foundations for our youngest learners and prepares them for the primary school years.
Our Kindergarten classrooms are safe, bright and exciting places for children to learn with both a qualified classroom teacher and a certified early childhood educator (ECE) in the room, allowing for more personalized attention for each student. The teacher and ECE work as a team and students benefit from both of their expertise.
The learning in our classrooms is strength based and student-driven. Our caring and supportive Kindergarten educators foster children’s natural curiosity, often allowing students to direct the learning in their areas of interest using authentic and hands-on learning opportunities.
Using the Buddy System
Choosing the right school for your child is a huge decision, and there are many different things that factor into making the best choice.
On the next page you can find out more about a variety of different programs available in the KPDSB education system, and which schools offer those programs.
After you’ve learned more about the programs we offer, you can find out more about our schools—detailed information to help you choose the best learning environment for your child.
Once you’ve made your decision (take a deep breath!) you can follow our three easy steps to register your child for kindergarten!
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