HDSB PA Day Agendas
On Professional Activity (PA) days, staff engage in professional development. Our school, along with all schools in the Halton District School Board (HDSB) have several Professional Activity (PA) Days throughout the school year. The purpose of these days is to enhance student success. Staff focus on professional development activities, participate in training or planning sessions. There are no classes for students on these days.
To learn about what schools across the HDSB are focusing on during each PA Day, visit HDSB PA Days 2024-2025
PA Day Agendas
2024-2025 School Year
2024-2025 School Year
For a detailed description of what our school will be focusing on please see the following information.
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 - Student and School Safety
Topic: Student and School Safety
Timing/Format
Full Day
In-school Learning
Facilitators:
Administrators and Lead Educators will be guiding material created by the HDSB
Description:
Mandatory Health and Safety-Student Safety and Violent Incident Prevention (SSIR)
PPM 144 - Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies
PPM 161 - Prevalent Medical Conditions
Vaping Resources
PPM 128 - Cell Phones
Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 - Learning Growth: Literacy and Math
Topic: Learning and Growth: Student Literacy, Mathematics
Timing/Format:
Full Day
In-school learning
Facilitators:
Administrators and Lead Educators will be guiding material created by the HDSB
Description:
Elementary school teams will engage in learning related to effective practices and strategies for student literacy and mathematics learning and growth. Educators will engage in learning focused on implementing the revised 2023 Language/Francais Grade 1-8 curriculum. They will learn about principles and requirements for early reading screening as described in PPM 168: Reading Instruction and Early Reading Screening.
Elementary educators will also work collaboratively to develop a greater understanding of high-impact instructional strategies for mathematics as detailed in the curriculum, as well as the HDSB Math Achievement Action Plan. School teams will also engage in learning related to making connections to skilled trades, transferable skills and apprenticeship, guidance and career education.
Learning/Delivery Method:
Whole group presentations, break-out group work in grade/division teams, individual reflection
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2024 - Student Led Conferences
Topic: Student-led Conferences
Timing/Format:
Friday, November 29th or before
Homeroom teachers will create a schedule for parents to meet
Facilitators:
all teaching staff
Description:
Elementary teachers will co-facilitate student-led conferences with individual families. Students will share some of their learning of the last few months as well as look forward to setting future goals with their guardian/parent(s).