October 22, 2025
Wear Blue on FRIDAY
We are inviting you to join us in celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team's monumental accomplishment of playing in their first World Series Game in 23 Years. This is certainly no easy feat. In honour of all of their hard work, dedication and perseverance to their craft, we are asking you to wear any blue clothing items that you have on Friday. They play their first game that night and we hope that they will be able to feel our support from just down the QEW. Let's Go Blue Jays!
October 17, 2025
Photo Retake Day
Our photo retake day is October 29 - Remember, important dates are on the calendar, please check the calendar often :)
FRESH WEST MARKET IS BACK!
Fresh West Produce Bags filled with nutritious seasonal vegetables will be available for purchase for $5.00 starting this month. Here are the following dates we have scheduled for the Market. Thank you to Mrs. Edward and Mrs. Korosis for all of their hard work and dedication to this initiative.
Money Due | Market Day |
November 12 | November 19 |
December 10 | December 17 |
January 21 | January 28 |
February 18 | February 25 |
March 25 | April 1 |
April 22 | April 29 |
May 20 | May 27 |
June 10 | June 17 |
October 14, 2025
Renovation
We are excited to share that our Library and Makerspace is being renovated. These spaces will be outfitted with Univent systems for air conditioning, new flooring, paint and lighting. We can't wait for you all to see the upgrades!
School Council
Please join us for our school council meeting on Thursday, October 16th, at 5:00 pm - all are welcome. Since the Library is being renovated, we will host this meeting in the Learning Commons LRT room.
October 8, 2025
Terry Fox
Our Terry Fox walk is tomorrow. Please make sure children wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Here is a link to the donation page for you to support this very important charity. https://terryfoxschoolrun.org/
September 26, 2025
Message from the DSBN
We’re pleased to share an optional but valuable resource for families: the InsureMyKids Protection Plan, offered by Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada. This affordable student accident insurance provides 24/7 coverage for your child—at school, at home, on weekends, and even during vacations. Plans start at just $17 per year, with multiple coverage levels to suit your family’s needs. Coverage is available for children from 6 months to 26 years old (must be full-time students if 14+) and coverage begins immediately upon registration. To learn more or enroll, visit www.insuremykids.com or call 1-800-463-5437.
September 24, 2025
ATTENTION GRADE 8 GRADUATES
Big Bear Spirit Wear has just released the Class of 2026 Grad Hoodies. Purchases can be made by visiting this link: https://www.bigbearspiritwear.com/product/edith-cavell-gradwear-class-of-2026-gradhoodie-printed-ec-18500-2026/
September 16, 2025
Spiritwear
Please check out the link to Big Bear Spiritwear if you are interested in purchasing some school spiritwear. This link is always open throughout the year for purchases :) https://www.bigbearspiritwear.com/edith-cavell/
Reminder - CHANGE OF DATE
Meet the teacher is TUESDAY, September 23rd, from 4 - 6 pm. We hope to see you there!
School PHOTO DAY
Our school photo day is September 26th - retakes will be available if you are not able to make this date.
September 11, 2025
Days of Significance
At the DSBN, we know that strong school communities grow through partnerships with families. Your traditions, experiences, and strengths shape who we are, and we look forward to learning from them
As we start the school year, we’d love for you to share with us any holidays, celebrations, or practices that are meaningful to your family. This helps us plan more thoughtfully and ensures students can fully take part in school life, while also giving us a chance to learn more about the rich diversity of our community.
To make this easier, the DSBN has created a Family Guide: Recognizing and Respecting Creed Diversity, which explains how to make accommodation requests. The guide is available in several languages, and you can find it, along with the Days of Significance Calendar, on the DSBN Equity webpage.
September 8, 2025
School Calendar
Please make sure to regularly check the school calendar for Edith Cavell Events. The calendar can be found as a link on the homepage of this school website.
Class Reorganization - There is a possibility that we will need to reorganize.
Every year, each school in the DSBN revisits enrollment a few weeks into September. It is important to remember that should our student enrollment increase or decrease during the first week of school, we may need to reorganize our classrooms to meet the primary class size cap of 20 students per class. It may be possible for your child to continue in a different class from the one they started in at the beginning of the school year. We will let you know if student enrollment changes result in a reorganization. We understand that this can cause some disruption and can be a difficult process; however, we will do our best to make any transitions as smooth as possible. Changes will only take place should a reorganization be necessary.
Food Donation Day
At Edith Cavell, on Saturday, September 13th, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, we will be hosting a food donation day with the support of DSMAH charities. This will be open to Edith Cavell families. Quantities will be limited to each family to ensure that as many families can participate.
Meet the Teacher
On Tuesday, September 23rd, from 4 pm - 6 pm, we will be hosting our annual Meet the Teacher event. Please join us to catch a glimpse of your child's classroom and put a face to the name of your child's teacher. We cannot wait to see you all!
Lunch Angels
If your child participates in Lunch Angels, it will start on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.
September 2, 2025
Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year at Edith Cavell!
We’re excited to kick off another amazing year of learning and growth at Edith Cavell! A warm welcome back to all our returning students and families—and a special welcome to those who are new to our school community. We hope your summer was filled with fun and relaxation.
A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Braund and our dedicated caretaking team for working hard to get the school looking beautiful and ready for a fresh start!
First Day of School TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
There’s something truly special about the first day of school—the energy, the excitement, and the sense of new beginnings. Our students bring vibrancy, curiosity, and fresh perspectives that energize our learning spaces. Each new school year is a chance to grow, explore, and connect in new ways.
We’re looking forward to a year filled with meaningful learning, exciting opportunities, and strong relationships. Together, we’ll create a welcoming and inspiring environment where every student can thrive. Education is a collaborative effort, and we deeply value the partnership between our school, families, and community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, feedback, or ideas—we’re in this together.
Meet the Staff
Prevalent Medical
If you have a child with a prevalent medical condition (i.e., Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes, Epilepsy, or others) we want to make sure we have the most up-to-date information to support your child. All families with children with prevalent medical conditions are asked to complete a Plan of Care and submit it to the school. If you have previously indicated a medical condition, your child will receive a package of forms the first week of school. Please complete these forms and return them to the office as soon as possible. If you require any assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with the office.
Class Reorganization
Every year, each school in the DSBN revisits enrollment a few weeks into September. It is important to remember that should our student enrollment increase or decrease during the first week of school, we may need to reorganize our classrooms to meet the primary class size cap of 20 students per class. It may be possible for your child to continue in a different class from the one they started in at the beginning of the school year. We will let you know if student enrollment changes result in a reorganization. We understand that this can cause some disruption and can be a difficult process; however, we will do our best to make any transitions as smooth as possible. Changes will only take place should a reorganization be necessary.
Attendance
Attendance is taken twice daily. Please help us to ensure the safety of our students by reporting your child’s absence, late arrivals or early dismissals through the Safe Arrival system. Students who arrive late to school (morning or afternoon) must report to the office.
How can I report my child’s absence or late arrival?
Using the Safe Arrival system, parents will be able to report daily absences and even schedule absences in one of three ways:
1. Call toll-free before bell time: 1-866-606-5567
2. Logging on to the school messenger web portal. Using this website, you can set up your account to report and schedule absences.
3. Using your smartphone or tablet, use the SchoolMessenger app.
Please report all absences before bell time for the current day. If your child has an upcoming appointment, you can also schedule future absences by using one of these three methods.
Breakfast Club
We are excited to share that the Breakfast Club at Edith Cavell will continue. The Breakfast Club doors will open on Monday, September 8th. Students can join us from 8:20 am to 8:40 am each day.
Important Dates
Please refer to the Calendar on our Edith Cavell website. Click SCHOOL CALENDAR on the main page. Our first school event will be our MEET THE TEACHER evening on September 25th, 2025. Changed to September 23, 2025. More details to follow.
August 29, 2025
Class Placements 2025-2026
Please check your email. All families have been emailed with the class information for their children today.