Welcome back!

We hope you had a wonderful winter break and are ready to dive back into learning and growing together. This is a fresh start, let’s make the most of it! We’re excited to see your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm as we continue the journey this school year. Let’s make it great!

Important Dates:

January 5 - School Re-opens after Winter Break

January 6-9 - Grade 12 Provincial English Language Arts Test

January 13 - PAC Meeting: 7-8 PM

January 26 - Propel Exhibition

January 29 and 30 - Student Support Days (no classes)

January 27 - Early Dismissal

January 30 - Last day of Semester 1

Student Voice

Soon we will be asking students to choose courses for next year. Student voice is important to us and we want to ensure that our course offerings match our students' goals and interests. Being a small school, course offerings and scheduling can be challenging, so we aim to be as intentional as possible with what we offer. 

Please take time to complete the survey below to help us plan for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Course Interest & Pathways Survey – Fill out form

Controlled Access Procedures:

As part of our updated controlled access measures, please remember:

• Everyone must enter through the front doors. Staff will not open exterior doors for students or visitors. 
• All exterior doors will remain locked during school hours. Families, visitors, and community members must use the video-enabled doorbell at the main entrance. 
• Visitors must sign in at the office, receive a badge, and sign out when they leave.
• Students should exit the building by 4:00 PM unless participating in a supervised activity.

These procedures support a safe, welcoming, single point of entry for our school community. Thank you for helping maintain a secure environment for all.

Student Shout Out Board

Have you stopped to look at the Shout Out board on the 2nd floor recently? Go to the board, scan the QR Code and shoutout a friend or classmate!

Parent Advisory Council

Next PAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13 from 7-8 PM in the school's Community Room space. We will have signage posted so that folks know where to find us. 

NMC Community News & Events

Monday

-Community Room open for students from 2:30-3:45

Tuesday 

-2:30 Wellness Club

Wednesday

-Kitchen Brigades

Thursday

-IYL will be meeting at lunch to prepare for Winter Solstice

-Community Connections for Caregivers is from 1:00-3:30. 

Caregivers, please enter the building through the front doors off St. Mary's Road and sign in at the office. You will be given a badge when you sign in which must be worn when you are in the building and returned to the office when you leave. Thank-you so much for your cooperation. 

Friday

-Community Room open for students from 2:30-3:45

Gowns for Grad

The Gowns for Grad program will be starting soon. If the idea of purchasing a grad dress is prohibitive, if you and your family cannot afford it, this program might be for you. Ms. Barrett is taking names of students who are graduating in June and are in need of a dress to wear. We will be able to go look at and try on dresses in spring, and if you like it and it fits, you get to wear it to grad and keep it. There is also a program for those who want to wear a suit and need help finding one, but that program hasn't started yet. SO! If you want to be included, please message Ms. Barrett and she will add you to the list. 

Winter Route Parking Ban

The City will be declaring this morning the Annual Winter Route Parking Ban to start on December 3rd and I’d appreciate you reaching out to schools in your divisions to post the following message/s (for two weeks if possible).

English: Winter Route Parking Ban Starts Dec. 3rd

Join the LRSD Powwow Club!

Powwow Club is a joyful and inclusive space where students, families, and community members come together to celebrate Indigenous culture through storytelling, games, language learning, and dance. Each session is supported by volunteers who help create a welcoming and enriching experience for all.

We invite you to explore the attached Powwow Club Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet to see how you can contribute. Whether you're greeting guests, serving snacks, or supporting cultural stations, or providing general supervision, your presence makes a difference. Let’s walk together in the spirit of community and celebration!

Sessions run from 6:00–7:30 PM at Lavallee/René Deleurme Centre (505/511 St. Anne’s Road) on select Wednesday evenings throughout the school year.

Interested in volunteering for Powwow Club? 

There are many opportunities to support this opportunity. All are welcome. Please reach out to Ms. Adair-Gagnon if you are interested in this volunteer opportunity.

School Messenger App - Safe Arrival is a new system that makes reporting student absences easier and faster. We hope to have all parents using this system for reporting absences as soon as possible. Because this is new for staff and parents, we appreciate your patience as we all familiarize ourselves with this new system. Families will need to download the "School Messenger" app to create their account here and further information is available here.  Please ensure you use the phone number and email address that is associated with your child in PowerSchool. Thank you to all the families who’ve already used the Safe Arrival system and School Messenger App to report their child’s absence and know that you do not need to notify the school separately if the absence has been entered in Safe Arrival. Please contact the office with any questions. 

School Fees: 

General School Fees - $90.00 (Includes Yearbook)

Art - $25 (Only for Art Students)

Musical - $25 (Only for Musical Theatre and Backstage Students)

Band - $25 (Only for Band Students and paid once)

Guitar - $25 (Only for Guitar Students)

Drama - $25 (Only for Drama Students)

Grad - $60 (Includes Convocation, Grad Gown and Cap, Grad Photo Sitting Fee)

Athletics - Varies dependent on the sport

School Fees can be paid on-line through the Parent Portal (School Cash) or at the school in the office with cash, credit/debit or cheque.

RDC Programming

Please check out some of the upcoming programming happening at RDC.

For adults who are new to Canada

• Smartphone Training (security, managing apps, browsing etc..)
• Learn about 4 sacred medicines from Knowledge Carrier Eric Flett-10 spots available
• Mentorship-Recruiting Canadian Citizens or long-time settled community members to partner with adult newcomers to practice English, learn about local neighbourhood, attend free events
• English Conversation Circle