1. Welcome to
Sir Robert Borden!

2. Mission Statement
Our mission at Sir Robert Borden School, a safe and welcoming centre for learning, is to ensure all students possess the skills to adapt and contribute to a diverse and ever-changing world and become self-fulfilled, lifelong learners, through challenging, relevant programs, active partnerships, and the best use of our community resources.

3. Facts Sir Robert Borden has about 210 students
Students have 5 one hour periods each day
We start our day at 8:00 and finish our day at 2:05
Our lunch break is from 11:10-11:55

4. Facts Sir Robert Borden has about 220 students
Students have 5 one hour periods each day
We start our day at 8:00 and finish our day at 2:05
Our lunch break is from 11:10-11:55

5. Administration
Principal:
Mr. Beuckx
Vice Principal:
Ms. MacIntyre

6. Our Support Team Ms. Smith—Guidance Counselor
Mr. Simmons –African NS Student Support Worker
Mr. Fingerhut—Resource Teacher
Mr. Jones —Student Support Teacher

7. Cafeteria *Please note: . We do not have a serviced cafeteria.
Students can use the
facility to eat lunch.
Microwaves are
available.

8. Gym

9. Band

10. Band… part 2
Grade 7 Band
Students who play in grade 6 band are welcome to join band at Sir Robert Borden in September. This year we have 27 gr. 7 students.
Some events they perform at:
Christmas concert
Music Festivals
Assemblies
Spring concert
Year – end event

11. Art and Tech Ed.

12. Library & Computer Lab

13. Student Activities
Spirit Week is held a few times a year and each day has a theme like PJ day, Sport day, Crazy Hat Day and School Colours day..
There are lots of sports and clubs and all students are welcome to participate or come cheer on SRB! Be sure to listen to announcements!

14. Student Activities Extra Curricular Activities Talent show At lunch
Sign Up sheets
Activities Change Frequently
Listen to Announcements
Talent show
Held in Spring
Sign Up Sheets
Auditions
Practices are held

15. Sample Schedule
Sample
Daily
Schedule
For gr. 7
Students

16. French Immersion Sir Robert Borden has a late French Immersion Program
Open to All students
Most subjects are taught in French—exceptions are English, Art, Tech Ed, Phys Ed and Band

17. $$ Fees $$
Student fees for all Sir Robert Borden students is $30. These fees are due in September.
Fees cover locker, combination lock, your SRB T-Shirt, and a USB drive.

18. T-Shirt Sizes
During orientation, please stop by the T-Shirt Station to make sure we have your T-shirt size. You can have a number put on back of you can leave it blank.
This is so your SRB shirt is ready for September! 

19. PEBS
Show Respect for:
Self – be on time, listen, be prepared, follow the dress code
Others – include others, celebrate uniqueness, use kind words, listen to the person in charge
Learning – value other’s ideas, be involved, make a positive impact in school
Environment – respect school property, keep a clean school

20. Communication Power School (grades, assignments, attendance)
Addresses for teachers
Website for School Information and Announcements
Monthly Newsletter
Group for important events.

21. Frequently Asked Questions
How long is lunch?
Lunch starts are 11:10. You have to be back at the school at 11:55, and class begins at 12:05. The lunch period is 45 minutes long.
Is there a recess?
There is not a recess. However, from 10:00-10:10, students are permitted to eat a quick snack while listening to announcements
How many classes do I have each day?
There are 5 one hour periods each day, but you may have more than 5 classes if your class is only a half hour long.
What time does school start in the morning?
You have to be at school by 7:55 and the first class starts at 8:00

22. Questions