October 27th, 2025

Hello Coronation Families,

Welcome to a new week at Coronation! We’ve had a busy and exciting stretch of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

Last Monday, Ms. Taylor’s, Ms. Crossey’s, and Mrs. Harrington’s classes enjoyed an exciting fall field trip to Benjamin Tree Farm. Students learned all about pumpkins and pumpkin farming, explored the corn maze, and discovered more about how trees grow and the important role farms play in our community. It was a perfect mix of hands-on learning and fall fun!

At the end of last week and again today, our Grade 5/6 and Grade 6 students had the wonderful opportunity to participate in a photography workshop and field trip experience. Students explored the elements and principles of art and design, learned how a camera works, and practiced capturing creative compositions. The highlight of the day was a walking trip to Riverside Park, where students put their new skills into action—snapping photos of nature, textures, and shapes all around them. Back at school, they had the chance to edit their images and reflect on their artistic choices. It was a fantastic hands-on learning experience that blended creativity, curiosity, and community!

A big thank-you goes out to all of our parent and family volunteers whose time and support helped make these trips such a success.

Here are a few other updates and highlights from around the school this week

What’s Happening this Week at Coronation

Monday – Grade 6s – Photography Workshop

Tuesday – Booster Juice delivery

Wednesday – Langs Lunch & Games Grade 5 & 6; Pizza delivery

Thursday – Remembrance Day Choir Practice Grades 3 -6, Pita Pit Delivery at 1st Break, Grade 6’s to Preston High School Math Contest

Friday – Halloween, Spirit Assembly, PAWS Awards

Messages from the Office

School Council News

We’re so grateful for our Coronation School Council and the incredible work they continue to do to support our students, families, and school community. This year, we’re excited to share that our council will operate as a collaborative group of co-chairs. Our co-chairs for the 2025–2026 school year are Rebecca D., Chantelle B., Tyler S., and Jessica B.

We extend our sincere thanks to all of our School Council members for volunteering their time and energy to make a difference.

We’re also pleased to share that Jessica B. will serve as Treasurer, and Revathi P. will serve as Secretary.

In addition to our co-chairs, our parent and family representatives include Partap K., Ashley N., Inkel K., and Yenni C. We also thank Candice A. and Cassandra J. for representing both parents and WRDSB. Our Coronation representatives are Alaena Cabral., Raegan White., and J-R Baer.

We always welcome new parent and family reps to join our council.

Our next in-person School Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Coronation Library. Families are warmly invited to attend in person, or you can tune in virtually—the livestream link will be available in the Coronation Calendar on our school website. We look forward to connecting, sharing ideas, and planning together for another great year at Coronation.

Our next big School Council event is just around the corner! On Friday, November 21, we’ll host our Family Movie Night Fundraiser, featuring the Lilo & Stitch remake. Tickets are on sale today through School-Day.

Ticket Options:

$20 Family Pass – includes movie entry, a medium cheese pizza from Domino’s, and a bag of popcorn

$10 Family Pass – includes movie entry and popcorn

We hope to see many of our Coronation families there for an evening of fun, food, and community spirit!

Halloween Costumes & Spirit Days

Halloween is this Friday, October 31st. Students are welcome to wear a Halloween costume on this day should they wish to.

Please take the following into consideration for all Coronation spirit days:

  • Costumes should not cover students’ faces, allowing students to see, communicate, and travel safely throughout the school
  • Costumes should not portray violence or mature themes
  • Costumes should not include weapons
  • Costumes should not appropriate another’s culture, race, religion, etc.
  • Please ensure your child is able to change in and out of their costume on their own should they need to

A Message About Treats

Throughout the school year, we have many opportunities to celebrate special events as a school community. In the past, some families have sent treats for the class, and while we appreciate the gesture, we kindly ask that families not send treats (edible or non-edible) for birthdays, Halloween, valentines day, or other events. This aligns with our commitment to promoting equity, ensuring the safety of students with allergies, and encouraging healthy eating habits in line with Canada’s Food Guide. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Upcoming Dates

Please check the Coronation calendar on our website for more upcoming dates, including due dates for ordering Booster Juice and Pizza.

  • Booster Juice Delivered on Tuesdays
  • Pizza Delivered on Wednesdays

OCTOBER

  • October 30 – Pita Pit Delivery
  • October 31 – Hallowe’en, Spirit Assembly & Dress Up Day
  • October 31 – November 1 – Samhain (Wiccan / Neopagan)

NOVEMBER

  • November 1 – All Saints Day (Christianity)
  • November 1–30 – Hindu Heritage Month
  • November 1–30 – Financial Literacy Month
  • November 1 – Bandi Chhor Divas (Sikhism)
  • November 2 – Birth of the Báb (Baháʼí Faith)
  • November 2 – Daylight Saving Time Ends (First Sunday in November)
  • November 3 – Birth of Bahá’u’lláh (Baháʼí Faith)
  • November 3 – Fire Drill
  • November 4 – School Bus Evacuation Training
  • November 2–8 – Treaties Recognition Week (Ontario)
  • November 2–8 – Holocaust Education Week
  • November 5 – Lang’s Lunch & Games (Grades 3–4), continuing bi-weekly on Wednesdays
  • November 5 – School Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m. in the Library
  • November 6 – Take Our Kids to Work Day (Canada)
  • November 6 – Comic Book Club Begins (repeats every Thursday at second nutrition break until end of December)
  • November 6 – Grade 6 Super Spooky Math Contest at Preston High School
  • November 7 – Inuit Day (Canada)
  • November 8 – National Indigenous Veterans Day
  • November 11 – Remembrance Day Assembly
  • November 12 – Tim’s Camp (Grades 4/5A & 4/5B), recurring every Wednesday
  • November 12 – Lang’s Lunch & Games (Grades 5–6), alternating bi-weekly with Grades 3–4
  • November 13–19 – Transgender Awareness Week
  • November 14 – World Diabetes Day
  • November 15 – Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Sikhism)
  • November 16 – Louis Riel Day (Ontario Recognition)
  • November 16–22 – Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week (Ontario)
  • November 17 – PD Day
  • November 18 – Dental Screening
  • November 19 – Photo Retake Day
  • November 20 – International Transgender Day of Remembrance
  • November 20 – National Child Day / Universal Children’s Day
  • November 21 – Family Movie Night Fundraiser (Lilo & Stitch Remake)
  • November 22 – Holodomor Memorial Day (Fourth Saturday in November)
  • November 24 – Math Jam Assembly (K–3)
  • November 24 – Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (Sikhism)
  • November 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
  • November 28 – Spirit Day and Assembly

If you aren’t already, please follow us on social media @corwrdsb on Instagram.

And don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Principal Jenni-Rebecca Baer

jenni-rebecca_baer@wrdsb.ca

Mrs. Raegan White

Vice-Principal

raegan_white@wrdsb.ca