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A Parent’s Guide to Math – The Five Strands of Mathematical Learning

The math curriculum for each elementary school grade is organized in five strands, or areas of learning. In each strand, students develop their ability to think mathematically, investigate concepts and relationships, apply their knowledge and skills to solve problems, and communicate their thinking.

Number Sense and Numeration

In this strand, your child is learning about numbers and operations and ... Continue reading "A Parent’s Guide to Math – The Five Strands of Mathematical Learning"

Progress Reports

The staff at OLA is committed to enabling all students to reach their potential and to succeed. We understand that every student is unique and each must have opportunities to achieve success according to his or her own interests, abilities, and goals. The Ministry of Education has defined high expectations and standards for graduation, while introducing a range of options that allow students to learn ... Continue reading "Progress Reports"

School Climate Survey Results – 2019

Our Lady of the Annunciation is a safe and welcoming school where all students feel comfortable to learn and can be successful. In support of the Board’s Safe Schools and Equity and Inclusive Education policies, as well as the provincial mandate to conduct school climate surveys, OLA conducted a school climate survey for students last spring. The surveys were completed anonymously online with the intention ... Continue reading "School Climate Survey Results – 2019"

November Principal’s Message

November is dedicated to remembering our dearly departed. Two important observances are found on the first two days of the month: All Saints Day and All Souls Day. During the month of November, a Book of Remembrance will be placed on the altar in the front foyer of our school. Students and staff will be invited to write the names of their dearly departed and ... Continue reading "November Principal’s Message"

School Bus Safety Program for Students in Grades K-8

School Bus Safety will take place on Wednesday, October 30 in the afternoon in the gym.

JK/Primary Session (JK to Grade 3): Program focuses on basic safety & utilizes Buster the robotic school bus. Students will receive an activity book

Junior/Intermediate Session (Grades 4 to 8):Program focuses on basic safety and behaviour.  Program is a game show format and student participants ... Continue reading "School Bus Safety Program for Students in Grades K-8"