Call or drop by your designated school. Staff will be pleased to assist you. These caring individuals are able to provide you with support, guidance and information as your child embarks on their new journey of learning. Also, look for upcoming information nights or open houses at your school over the next few months. These meetings highlight program possibilities, children's needs and preparation for school.
Children investigate and develop an understanding of their world through play.
Play provides a context in which the teacher observes the children's handling of materials and social situations, assesses their stages of development and encourages experiences to further growth. Though the Ottawa-Carleton Health Department gathers information about your child's immunization record, it no longer provides visual and auditory screening. Parents, who notice their child having difficulty seeing or hearing, should contact their family physician. Please note that Overbrook Public School is closing effective August 31, 2001.