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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1964

  • Kindergarten to Grade 7

    11 Divisions (K; K/1; 1/2; 2/3; 2/3; 3/4; 4/5; 5/6; 6/7; 6/7; 6/7)

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  • Handsworth Secondary School (Grades 8-12)

  • English Language Support
    Learning Assistance Support
    Education Assistants
    Language Support Worker
    Language Support Teacher
    School Counsellor
    Speech and Language Pathologist
    School Psychologist
    School First Aid
    Liaison Officer
    Strong Start Program

  • No, we have three separate playgrounds with play structures, forest, gravel field, hockey/basketball courts
    Kindergarten to Grade 2 = Lower Playground
    Grade 3 to Grade 7 = Upper Playground
  • Buddy Classes
    Peer Leaders
    Lunch Monitors
    Student Announcers
    Hot Lunch Helpers
    Assembly Set Up Squad
    Assembly Announcers
    Student Leadership
    School Planning Event Leaders
  • Cross Country in the Fall (Sept/Oct) (for Grades 4-7)
    Basketball in the Fall (Oct/Nov) (for Grade 6/7s)
    Floor Hockey in the Fall (Nov/Dec) - Coming Soon
    Triple Ball in the Winter (Jan/Feb) (for Grades 6/7)
    Track and Field in the Spring (Apr/May/June) (for Grades 4-7)
    Strings (for Grades 4-7)​
  • 8:45 school begins (no bell)
    10:20 recess begins (no bell)
    10:40 end of recess bell and classes begin
    12:00 lunch begins
    Primary students eat until 12:20
    Intermediate students eat until 12:15
    12:55 end of lunch bell
    1:00 classes begin
    3:00 dismissal
  • Differentiated instruction
    Student-centred instruction
    Different ways for students to acquire content
    Combination of whole group, small group, individual instruction
    Continuous and on-going Professional Development for staff
    School Spirit Days​
    Various programs in each classroom including Second Step, Open Parachute, Growth Mindset
    “Mind Up” program and being mindful of self and others
  • Montroyal’s School Website
    School Connects Messages via email for important information
    Montroyal’s PAC (MPAC) Website
    MPAC excellent at communication – email reminders/updates every week (usually on Sunday night)
    Direct communication with staff via email, telephone, staff-parent meetings
    Classroom Websites (some classrooms)
    Class Teams (some classrooms)​
  • Highly organized, very strong, very involved
    Various Initiatives have included:
    Welcome Back BBQ​
    MPAC Website
    School Directory
    Fundraising
    Information Technology (i.e. SmartBoards, iPads, Laptops)
    Library support
    Meetings
    See MPAC web site​ for more information.
  • Volunteer via MPAC
    Speak to your child’s teacher for in-class support or during field trips (Volunteer Forms and Police Record Checks Required)