Dental Screening
Oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health. Peel Public Health is providing free dental screening, as required by the Ontario Ministry of Health, for students in grades JK, SK, 2 at school on May 15, 2025. Please note that dental screening may be completed earlier than the expected end date. A dental screening is a quick assessment by a registered dental hygienist who will take a look inside your child's mouth. A separate, sterilized mouth mirror is used for each child. It identifies children who may be in need of dental care. After the dental screening, a form with the results will go home with every child screened. If a child is identified with a dental condition requiring immediate dental treatment, the parent may be contacted by a dental staff member. A re-screening may be required. Complete the form you received from the school to indicate whether or not you want your child to participate in the free dental screening.
More information the in the flyer St. Edmund Sample Picture
Immunizations
Vaccine clinics for routine immunizations Human Papillomavirus (HPV-9), Hepatitis B (Hep B), and Meningococcal ACYW-135 are coming to our school! To help protect your child from severe diseases and get them back on track, Peel Public Health will be offering these immunizations to Grade 7 and 8 students at school. Please complete a consent form to ensure your child is vaccinated during the clinic dates at their school. Visit Peel Region’s website and follow the instructions to print and fill out the consent form and the standard assessment questionnaire. Please return the completed form to the school before or on the morning of the clinic date. Students who have an existing consent from earlier this school year or previous years, or if parents completed an online or verbal consent, do not need to complete a new consent (unless your consent choice has changed). If you have any questions or want to learn more, please visit peelregion.ca/immunize or call Peel Public Health at 905- 799-7700.
2025-26 French Immersion Information Meeting Details
Year 2 Kindergarten parents/guardians who wish to learn more about French Immersion or wish to enroll their child in a Grade 1 French Immersion class for September 2025, are invited to attend an information meeting at one of the following virtual parent evening sessions:
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School Region |
Session Date & Time |
Microsoft Meeting Information |
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BRAMPTON & MISSISSAUGA
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Monday, October 28, 2024 7:00 p.m. |
Microsoft Teams Online Meeting More information and Meeting Link can also be found on the website (French Immersion) |
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MISSISSAUGA
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 7:00 p.m. |
Microsoft Teams Online Meeting More information and Meeting Link can also be found on the website (French Immersion) |
Note about Microsoft Teams: For optimal access, use a computer device (desktop, laptop or Chromebook) or use the Microsoft Teams App.
2025-2026 Extended French Information Session Details
Grade 4 parents/guardians who wish to learn more about Extended French or wish to enroll their child in a Grade 5 Extended French program for September 2025, are invited to attend an information meeting at one of the following virtual parent evening sessions:
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EF School Region |
Session Date & Time |
Meeting Information |
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BRAMPTON, CALEDON & DUFFERIN
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 7:00 p.m. |
Virtual Extended French Information Session, #1 |
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MISSISSAUGA
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 7:00 p.m. |
Virtual Extended French Information, Session #2 |
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year at Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) schools is now open. DPCDSB offers the Kindergarten program in 125 Catholic elementary schools in Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Bolton and Orangeville.
Parents/guardians can register online at dpcdsb.org.
Registration is open to Catholic children and children of Catholic parents. Kindergarten students must be at least four (4) years of age by December 31, 2025.
The following documents are required to complete the registration process:
- Proof of age of the child
- Original Roman Catholic baptismal certificate (for child and/or parent/guardian) or original baptismal certificate from a church in full communion with the Holy See of Rome or an Eastern Catholic Church.
- Immunization Reference #’s from the local Public Health Unit
- Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
- Proof of home address
- Proof of English Separate School Support
Please refer to the Register for School webpage for accepted forms of documentation.
Inquiries about home school locations/boundary areas should be directed to the DPCDSB Planning Department at 905-890-0708 ext. 24440.
For more information, parents/guardians should contact their local Catholic school, visit the DPCDSB website at dpcdsb.org, or call DPCDSB’s Admissions Department at 905-890-1221.
Hot & Cold Weather Plan
St. Edmund will follow the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Peel Health guidelines during the hot weather. Some of the measures we will take are:
- Monitor heat advisories and adjust activities as necessary and possible;
- Remind everyone to wear light clothing; a broad brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen;
- Remind everyone to drink plenty of water (several of our fountains have bottle filling stations);
- Keep physical activity down during the hot periods of the day;
- Encourage students to seek shade during recess periods;
- When possible ensure indoor temperatures are comfortable by keeping blinds/curtains drawn, keep all windows open, and use authorized circulating fans; as well as,
- Rotate classes through our air conditioned library.
- The conditions of the field are monitored regularly and we make the best decision for students and staff
Windchill
At -20 to -24 degrees, time outside will be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes.
At -25 degrees or colder, students will remain inside.
We would like to remind all students to dress appropriately for the season by wearing the proper winter attire which includes hats, gloves/mitts, winter coats and boots.
Humidex
At 35-39 degrees, time outside is limited to a maximum of 20 minutes.
At 40 degrees or above, students will remain inside.
Staff will be made aware of the signs and symptoms of heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps and directed to follow first aid procedures promptly.
Please assist us by having your child wear a hat, loose fitting clothing, sunglasses, and by putting sunscreen on them in the morning. Students are invited to bring in a refillable water bottle.