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There is nothing more important than the safety of our students. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of safety guidelines for you to review with your child(ren) now, or at any time of year.

• Always walk with a buddy to and from school.
• Do not talk to strangers.
• Inform your parents and the school if a stranger approaches you.
• Remember, adults do not ask for directions from children.
• Always let your parents know if there has been a change in your plans.
• Avoid taking short cuts through fields and parks.
• Do not accept rides from strangers.
• Never walk alone, especially at night.
• Always be aware of your surroundings when wearing earphones.
• Do not accept gifts from strangers.Always be aware of your surroundings when wearing earphones

Please take a moment to review these tips with your child(ren). At school, teachers will be reviewing these important messages with all students and, as always, staff will be vigilant in supervision.

Durham Regional Police is extending an invitation to the public to join them at a Parent-Police Coalition Team meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

Our Guest speaker will be Pearl Rimer, Dip.C.S., M.E.S.  Pearl Rimer is the Manager of Research & Training at Boost Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention. She designs and conducts award-winning training for community service providers, children and youth, as well as designing psycho-educational groups for adolescent girls. Pearl has dedicated over 30 years to the fields of child care, child abuse and children's mental health as a consultant, instructor, trainer, and research coordinator. Pearl was the recipient of the Stand Up For Kids Award in 2012.

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Durham Student Transportation Services kindly invites all parents/guardians and stakeholders from the Durham District and the Durham Catholic School Boards to participate in consultation meetings regarding proposed policy harmonization for transportation services.  Click Here for More Information.

Thank you for your interest in our French Immersion program.  The Grade 1 French Immersion Info/Registration Night was held February 6, 2013 at 7 pm. The presentation was for parents who wanted more information on our French Immersion program and/or to register their child.  If you would like more information about our program please read the brochure "A Parent's Guide to French Immersion" attached here:  2012_Parents_Guide_to_French_Immersion.pdf. Registration packages are available in the office.

In order to register your child, you will need to bring the following to the school:

• most recent report card
• health card and immunization record
• proof of custody is child does not reside with both parents
• Canadian Citizenship or Residency Status (ie. birth certificate or passport or permanent residence card or record of landing)

• proof of residency in Durham (purchase agreement for new home, ownership title, lease/rental agreement, property tax assessment)

At Julie Payette, we offer an alternate day kindergarten program.

• Pre-registration begins on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 9:30 am
• Phone-in registration only
• There are ONLY 20 Kindergarten spots available
• First come – first serve with priority given to current Julie Payette families
• Children currently registered in JK will automatically be registered for SK
• Parents are also encouraged to register their children at their home school as space is limited 
• Transportation is NOT provided for our kindergarten students

To attend Junior Kindergarten, children must be four years old by December 31, 2013 (born in 2009).

To attend Senior Kindergarten, children must be five years old by December 31, 2013 (born in 2008).

If you would like to obtain information regarding Schoolhouse Playcare at Julie Payette P.S., please call 905.430.0600.