October 2nd 2026
Principal's Message
It’s hard to believe October is already here! We are looking forward to another great month of learning, connection, and fun at Collins Bay. A special welcome to Mrs. Brenda Sproule, who has joined us as our new Office Administrator. Mrs. Sproule joins us from Southview Public School, and we are very happy to have her become part of the Collins Bay team!
A reminder that our Family Open House/Book Fair is this Thursday—we hope to see many of you there! It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with our school community, visit classrooms, and meet staff. Please see the information below for details about upcoming events and our October Spirit Days at CBPS.
J. Cole, M. Brushett & the CBPS Learning Team
School Organization - 2026-2027
Principal - Jen Cole
Vice Principal- Michele Wilson-Brushett
Head Teacher - Valerie Boyce
Office Administrator - Brenda Sproule
Head Caretaker - Rob LebBanc/Tiffany Redmond
Staff Member | Role |
|---|---|
Lauren Desarmia | JK/SK/1/2 |
Valerie Boyce | Student Support Teacher/Gr. 3/4/5 |
Nicole Quick | Gr. 3/4/5 & Planning Time |
Mahtab Samifanni | Core French/Gr. 3/4/5 |
Katie Bolton | Gr. 6/7/8 |
Melanie Stacey, Holly Moore-McQuaid | Educational Assistants |
Jessie Smith | Lunch Supervisor |
Lunch Supervisor Opportunity
CBPS is looking for someone to join our team as a Lunch Supervisor, including providing coverage for Educational Assistant breaks, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each school day. This is a paid position. There is some flexibility in the schedule for those who may not be available every day. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact the school main office. Please note that an up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Screener is required.
School Council
Our small but mighty School Council meets about once every 6 weeks to discuss events and fundraisers at CBPS, bring up issues with administration, and plan special opportunities for students and families. It is a great way to stay informed and involved in your child's schooling!
Our CBPS Council from 2025-26 includes the following executive members:
- Chair: Ashley Switzer
- Secretary: Charlotte Burns
- Treasurer: Alyssa Baird
Our School Council currently has positions available for an Indigenous Representative and Members-at-Large. If you are interested in getting involved and helping contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to School Council or contact the school office for more information about these opportunities.
Volunteers always welcome!
Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School
Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.
Concussion Codes of Conduct
All school boards in Ontario are required to have a policy on concussion safety for students. There have been some changes to LDSB Concussion Protocol this year which simply the Return to Learn (RTL) and Return to Physical Activity (RTPA) process and support a safe, gradual, symptom-informed return to school and activity. These are outlined in Administrative Procedure 142: Concussions, as well as a variety of supporting resources and documents that outline a code of conduct for students and families, flow charts to identify and diagnose a concussion and assessment and management forms. Please reach out to the school with any questions.
Daily Schedule
Our school operates on a balanced day using a Day 1 to 5 cycle.
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
October
October 8 - Fall Open House
October 9 - Spirit Day - Blue and White
October 12 - Thanksgiving Monday - No School
October 13 - Picture Day
October 14 - Cross Country Regional Event
October 15 - Term 1 Individual Education Plans (IEP's) sent home & School Bus Safety Training
October 26 - PA Day
October 30 - Spirit Day - Black and Orange Day & School Dance & Crafts
November
November 2 - Character Trait Assembly - Bravery
November 4 - Picture Retake Day
November 5 - School Bus Safety Presentations
November 11 - Remembrance Day
November 13 - Kindergarten Communication of Learning & Progress Reports sent home
November 19 - Grade 7/8 Immunizations
November 20 - PA Day
December
December 21 - Winter Break Begins
January
Monday, January 4 - Back to School - Welcome 2027!
Friday, January 29 - PA Day
February
Friday, February 12 - Report Cards Distributed
Monday, February 15 - Family Day Holiday
March
Friday, March 12 - March Break Begins - School Holiday
Monday, March 22 - Return from March Break - Welome back!
Tuesday, March 23 - Term 2 IEP's home
Friday, March 26 - Good Friday Holiday
Monday, March 29 - Easter Monday Holiday
April
Thursday, April 15 - Grade 8 Graduation Photos and Sibling Photo Day
Friday, April 23 - PA Day
May
Monday, May 24 - Victoria Day Holiday
Monday, May 31 - PA Day
June
Friday, June 25 - Report Cards Distributed
Monday, June 28 - Last Day of School
Tuesday, June 29 - PA Day
