Student Handbook
Hours
8:30 a.m. :Office opens
9:00 a.m. : School Entry
11:00 a.m. Nutrition Break
11:20 a.m.: Recess
1:45 p.m. :Nutrition Break
2:00 p.m. : Recess
3:30 p.m.: Dismissal
4:00 p.m. Office Closes
Playground Supervision
The playground is supervised from 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. each school morning. Students are not permitted in the back of the school before 8:45a.m. There is no supervision after school and students who walk home are requested to go straight home after school.
Parent and Community Connections
Parents, we welcome you to be a partner in your child’s learning. We value your input and need your assistance. Here are a few ways that you can support your child: communicate with the staff if you know something is bothering your child, insist on punctuality and regular attendance, provide your child with a good breakfast, healthy snacks and lunches - please avoid sending candies and soft drinks to school, encourage the formation of good study habits and attend School Council meetings.
Volunteers
We are proud of our active volunteer program. Our volunteers provide a supportive service to the school staff and to our students. Our volunteers include parents, university students, senior citizens and people within our community. Volunteers enrich our students’ learning environment and support R. E. Wilson’s efforts to build a positive partnership between the school and the community. All community volunteers with the OCDSB must have a completed criminal record check.
Please contact your child's teacher if you want to learn more about becoming a R.E. Wilson volunteer. If you know a community member who would like to volunteer, please ask him/her to contact the main office at (613) 745-9480.
School Code of Conduct
We work with parents to uphold the School Code of Conduct. Parents can very effectively model shared values of respect, responsibility, safety and perseverance. We ask that parents encourage and assist their child(ren) in becoming responsible citizens, and assist school staff in dealing with disciplinary issues involving their child(ren).
As a student of Robert E. Wilson, I understand the four key areas of our School Code of Conduct. When on school property, on school buses to and from school, at the bus stop and on school field trips I am expected to demonstrate the following at all times:
- Respect for myself, others and the school (be kind and polite, show care for others, keep our school and yard clean, respect the property of others).
- Responsibility & self-discipline in school work and behaviour (show a positive attitude, show initiative, be on time and prepared for class, do my class work in the expected manner, follow the teachers’ instructions).
- Safety for the physical and emotional well-being of myself and others (use positive conflict resolution strategies, use positive language, do not engage in bullying or any behavior that jeopardizes personal safety)
- Perseverance - keep working hard, don’t give up and learn from my mistakes.
Personal Property and Personal Mobile Devices
Students are advised not to bring valuable items to school. The school is not responsible for loss or damage to students' personal property.
Mobile Devices which include cellphones, laptops, tablets and smartwatches are not allowed to be used during the school instructional day which includes recess and nutrition breaks. Personal electronic devices (“PEDs”) if brought to school, should be kept in the office and picked up at home time.
Parents, if you have a security concern which makes it necessary for your child to bring a cell phone to school, please contact the school office to discuss the issue and to secure permission for your child to bring a cell phone onto the premises. If the office has granted permission for a student to bring a cell phone to school, it must not be used on school property without explicit permission. If seen on school property, PEDS will be kept in the office for safekeeping and parents will be contacted.