Hilson's office will be open the week before school starts, Monday, August 28th to Friday, Sept.1st. Office hours are 8am to 2pm. Parents can reach the school at 613-728-4607. If you plan to visit the school, please check in at the office first to let them know you are in the building. Thank-you!
Staggered entry for Kinder students - First days are list below
Intake Interviews will be taking place on Tuesday, Sept.5th & 6th. New to Hilson Kinder parents should have received an intake envelope in the mail over the summer with their interview times. Please call the school to confirm your attendance.
All SK students & JK students registered at the WCC for aftercare start school on Thursday, Sept. 7th.
All remaining JKs start Friday, Sept.8th.
Parents looking to register their child for the WCC aftercare program are to call the Westboro Children's Centre at 613-728-1797.
Remind App - Please join the Hilson Kinder Class!
Please visit our Communication page to find the link to download the Remind app and join our Hilson Kinder Class.
We kindly ask that all parents, list their name as follows on the app:
Your name (Your child's name). Ex. Raquel Alves (Lennan)
This makes it easier for educators to communicate with you over the course of the school year.
School Supplies for Kinder students
Please send in the following items on either your intake interview day or your child's first day of school. Thank-you!
Clothing:
- A pair of indoor running shoes, appropriate for gym, preferably velcro
- A pair of outdoor shoes
- Extra outfit (shirt, pants, underwear & socks) in a ziplock bag marked with your child’s name
- Backpack, large enough to fit lunch bag, note tote and change of clothes
- A reusable lunch bag
- Easy to open containers
- Reusable water bottle
School supplies:
- 6 pencils
- 2 erasers
- 1 pack of coloured pencils
- 1 pack of washable coloured markers
- 1 pair blunt scissors
- 2 glue sticks
Upcoming Events, Important Dates & Reminders
Monday, August 28th-Friday, Sept.1st - Hilson Ave Public School Admin office open 8am-2pm
Monday, Sept. 4th - Labour Day
Tuesday, Sept. 5th - First Day of School for all Grade 1 students, Intake interview for all new to Kinder families
Wednesday, Sept.6th - Intake interviews continue for all new to Kinder families
Thursday, Sept. 7th - First Day of School for all Year 2 Kinder students (SKs) & all registered WCC aftercare year 1 students (JK)
Friday, Sept. 8th - First Day of school for all remaining JK students
Friday, Oct.6th - PD Day
Monday, Oct.9th - Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov.24th - PD Day
Dec.23rd-Jan.7th - Winter Holiday Break