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What’s happening in Rainbow Schools?

School start: Rainbow District School Board welcomes its youngest learners

September 4, 2024

Elara Duncan, left, and Isaac Salas Garcia work together to match numbers with the dice.

Some of the Rainbow District School Board’s youngest learners got an early start to the 2024-2025 school year.

Close to 475 children took part in Kindergarten Camp, a four-day program held from August 26 to 29, 2024.

Under the guidance of qualified teachers and designated early childhood educators, children attended school three hours a day to get a preview of routines and activities.

Children engaged in inquiry-based learning and play, including cooperative games and outdoor activities.

Greyson Michaud, left, and Henri Lalonde-Robertson collaborate to build a structure made of LEGO.

“Kindergarten Camp introduces children to the wonderful experiences that await them,” says Director of Education Bruce Bourget.

He adds: “Children become familiar with staff and surroundings, meet classmates, and get excited about starting school.”

When asked about her favorite Kindergarten Camp activity, Willow St Germain said:
“I like the water bin because of the beads inside. They are squishy and I like to count them.”

Sofia Mendonca enjoyed making new friends. “The other kids are nice,” she said. “I’m having fun.”

If you have not registered your child for school, there is still time to do so.

Please contact the Rainbow School in your area or visit rainbowschools.ca.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171 ext. 7217

Oliver Cotnam enjoys the illustrations in a picture book.
Joni Turnbull traces numbers on a magnetic number board.
Willow St Germain practises counting beads in a water sensory bin.
Sofia Mendonca counts the levels of a wooden rocket ship.
Gabriel Palo admires his reflection in the mirror.
Sara Denisse lines up magnetic toy cars on a wooden track.
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