Clanmore

Multi-Sport Co-curricular Begins
2025-10-16 15:45 - 17:15 (America/Toronto)

P.A- Pilates Event Mat and Chat
2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:00

Drama Co-curricular Begins
2025-10-15 15:45 - 17:15

LEE- Forest School (OPCC in woods)
2025-10-15 09:30 - 11:00
Dear Lower Elementary Families,
We’re thrilled to share that your child’s class will be participating in a Forest and Nature School session next week, made possible through the support of our Parent Association.
This program is offered by OPPC (Oakville Parent-Child Centre), a local organization focused on early childhood development. Sessions will be led by Kalli MacKeen, a teacher and certified Forest and Nature School Practitioner.

LEW: Tuesday, October 14, 9:30–11:00 a.m.

LEE: Wednesday, October 15, 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Students will explore, create, and connect with nature – rain or shine! Please send them dressed for outdoor play, with:

A change of clothes (including socks)

Rain boots or walking shoes

A waterproof layer and hat as needed

A bag for muddy items

“There’s no such thing as bad weather – only the wrong clothing.”

Thank you for helping your child prepare for this special outdoor learning experience.

PSAA Cross Country
2025-10-15
Dear Upper Elementary and Middle School Parents,
The annual PSAA (Private School Athletics Association) Cross Country Meet will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at Centennial Park in Etobicoke.
The students and teachers will be travelling by bus. The bus is scheduled to depart Clanmore at 9:15 am sharp. We, unfortunately, will not be able to wait for late arrivals.
The students and teachers will arrive back at Clanmore at approximately 2:30 pm; Regular pick up time and places will apply.
All year 8 students have to make their own arrangements to return from Centennial Stadium to Clanmore due to their race schedule.
As representatives of Clanmore, all students attending this outing must wear a full Clanmore gym uniform and running shoes for the entire event. This includes the navy shorts, white Clanmore crested t-shirt, and Clanmore track pants and hoodie. The students will also be provided with a Kodiak jersey on the day of the event.
Students should also be prepared to bring outerwear appropriate for the day’s weather; a warm jacket, a hat, sunscreen or rain gear might be needed, as we attend the Cross Country Meet rain or shine.
Clanmore has a canopy tent to provide some shelter.
Students in Upper Elementary on the catered lunch program will receive a catered packed lunch. All other students in Upper Elementary must bring a packed lunch from home. ALL Middle School students MUST bring their own packed lunch from home. All students are encouraged to bring extra snacks and extra water.
Parents and families are welcome as spectators and cheering squad during the competitions at Centennial Park. Attached you can find a map that outlines parking and access to the race area.
The race schedule is posted below. Please keep in mind that the times are approximate and can change slightly due to weather or race conditions.
This email is for information purposes only. If you require any additional information, please contact the school.
Looking forward to a fun-filled day!
Cross Country Race Schedule (to be confirmed)
11:00 – Year 4 Girls
11:15 – Year 4 Boys
11:30 – Year 5 Girls
11:45 – Year 5 Boys
12:00 – Year 6 Girls
12:20 – Year 6 Boys
12:40 – Year 7 Girls
1:00 – Year 7 Boys
1:20 – Year 8 Girls

1:40 – Year 8 Boys

Chess Co-curricular Begins
2025-10-14 15:45 - 17:15

LEW- Forest School (OPCC in woods)
2025-10-14 09:30 - 11:00

School Closed
2025-10-13, 2025-10-10

Statutory Holiday (Thanksgiving)
2025-10-13

PD Day
2025-10-10

Casa Curriculum Evening
2025-10-08 18:30 - 19:30
Dear Clanmore Casa Families,
The year is off to a great start and we couldn’t be happier. Having your children here at Clanmore has brought newfound life to the building and the air is electric. There is so much going on.
We are delighted to invite you to our first Casa Curriculum Evening of the school year, on Wednesday, October 8th at 6:30 pm. This will be an opportunity to step into your child’s world and experience a day in the life of your child in the Casa Community. This “parent only” evening will give you a window into the routines, activities, and experiences that shape your child’s time with us each day.
Connection with you throughout your child’s 3 year journey in Casa is a fundamental pillar in what we do. Come with your questions and your curiosity. This will help to facilitate dialogue and us getting to know each other better.

Listening to Reading Orientation
2025-10-08 08:45 - 09:15
Dear Clanmore Families,
You are invited to an orientation to learn about the Listening to Reading program that takes place in the Lower and Upper Elementary communities. The meeting will take place Wednesday, October 8 at 8:45am and lasts approximately 20 minutes.LISTENING TO READING
Listening to Reading is a program in which parent volunteers sit in the elementary classrooms once a week and listen to the children read. It is a program run by the Parent Association and its aim is to give the children a 5-10 minute opportunity to read aloud to an adult. Additionally, it is a wonderful opportunity for parents to get a sneak peak into the classroom environment. You are welcome to volunteer in any Lower or Upper Elementary classroom!
A Signup Genius link will be sent out following the orientation. Each parent will have one opportunity to volunteer. Should we need more volunteers we will let you know. Below are the Term 1 volunteer days:
Term 1:ALL Lower and Upper Elementary East and West classes: Tuesday's 9-10:30 am
Each volunteer requires a Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check before volunteering. If you have already applied but have not yet received it, you may send your receipt to the school via email teachers@clanmore.ca.
If you are unable to attend the meeting on Wednesday October 8 at 8:45 am but would like additional information, feel free to email parents@clanmore.ca.
Looking forward to a great year of reading!

Clanmore Class Photo Day- Luck and Lavendar Photography
2025-10-07
9:30-11:30am

Toddler Curriculum Evening
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:00
Dear Toddler Families,

We are delighted to invite you to our first Curriculum Evening of the school year, on Wednesday, October 1st at 6 pm. This will be an opportunity to step into your child’s world and experience a day in the life of your child in the Toddler Community. This “parent only” evening will give you a window into the routines, activities, and experiences that shape your child’s time with us each day.
You will gain insight into the Montessori toddler environment, observe how order, language, movement and sensorial development are supported in the child’s daily experiences, and learn more about how we support your child’s development at school and how you can support them at home. It is also a wonderful time to connect with fellow parents and the Toddler Team.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this special evening together.

Orange Shirt Day (Truth and Reconciliation Day)
2025-09-30
Dear Clanmore parents and community,
Annually, on September 30th, communities across Canada come together to acknowledge the Residential School experience through National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or “Orange Shirt Day”. We honour the healing journey of those affected. We join all of Canada in the commitment to reconciliation and the affirmation of “Every Child Matters”. This year we will acknowledge this day on Tuesday September 30th at Clanmore.
To honour this day, we the Clanmore Community have decided to focus on learning from the past to inform the future. As such, we have decided to do the following:
Early Childhood – As with every holiday or special day at the preschool level, this day will be done in a very gentle and age-appropriate way for the students. It will still be a normal day in the classroom in order to keep their routine. The children might be read a story or listen to songs that highlight Indigenous voices. For Casa students in particular we are not asking them to wear an orange shirt as that breaks up their routine of wearing a uniform everyday. Our aim is not to ignore special holidays, but to celebrate or acknowledge them in a way that is appropriate and meaningful to the children. Lower/Upper Elementary – Within the Elementary program, the children will be introduced to the meaning behind Orange Shirt Day, which is Truth and Reconciliation​ as well as the motto “Every Child Matters”. In Lower Elementary we will discuss the importance of every child having a voice and that they are important. In Upper Elementary we will be discussing the importance of this day through a historical perspective with age-appropriate language. Your child is welcome to wear an orange shirt to commemorate this day (but it is not mandatory)
Middle School – At the Middle School level students are invited to wear an orange shirt to recognize and raise awareness of the history of the residential school system in Canada. Students will be given an opportunity to discuss the effects of residential schools, and will gain an awareness of the truth and reconciliation process. Orange Shirt Day will be recognized as a day of observation and remembrance. We will be taking the opportunity to watch and discuss Episode 2 of 8th Fire, which is a four part CBC documentary examining issues affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada. As the school year continues, students will dig deeper into issues through Humanities Units, at which time discussions will include land claims, modern Indigenous voices, residential schools, and truth and reconciliation

Lower Elementary- Royal Botanical Gardens Field Trip
2025-09-29 09:00 - 13:00
Dear Parents,
We are excited and happy to announce our Fall field trip for the Lower Elementary students to the ​RBG: Nature Interpretive Centre: Study of Plants and Soil in Hamilton on Monday, September 29th.
This trip will be a morning event. We will be eating lunch at the centre before returning to school. We realize that this is a pizza day however, the students will NOT have pizza on this day. The students will need to pack a LITTERLESS lunch from home. Please ensure the lunch is nut/peanut-free and labeled.
All students need to carry a small backpack in order to carry their lunch and water bottle. A snack will also be provided by the school.
The bus will leave promptly at 9:00 am and will return back to school by 1 pm. Kindly ensure your child is dressed for the weather as this will be an outdoor experience and that they arrive at school by 8:45am. We ask that the students wear their Clanmore uniform for the trip.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel email us at teachers@clanmore.ca
Thank you!
Warm Regards,
Lower Elementary Teachers

Middle School Odessey
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-06

Lower & Upper Elementary Curriculum Overview
2025-09-25 18:30 - 19:30
You will see on the calendar that we have our Elementary Curriculum Overview scheduled on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, beginning at 6:30 pm. We really hope that as many of you as possible will be able to attend. These events are aimed at an adult audience and are not appropriate for students to attend.
Connection with you is a fundamental pillar in what we do. Come with your questions and your curiosity. This will help to facilitate dialogue and us getting to know each other better.

MS- Outing to Boreal Farms
2025-09-22 09:00 - 14:30
Boreal Farms: 📍 13175 Weston Road, King City🕘 Departing: 9:00 AM🕝 Returning: 2:30 PM

Coffee Morning for Elementary & Middle School Parents 9AM
2025-09-19
We are looking forward to our first parent Coffee Mornings of the Year! Please join us at the parking lot of the playing fields (behind the school) at 9am, to enjoy a coffee and a walk in the woods with myself and Clanmore friends, new and old.

P.A Meeting
2025-09-17 20:00 - 21:00

MS Dragon Boating (Burloak Canoe Club)
2025-09-17
Dear Middle School Community,
We are excited to get out for our first off-site Physical Expression and test our Dragonboat skills at Burloak Canoe Club on Wednesday, September 17th.Your student has been informed today to register through the links below and needs you to sign the applicable waivers. Once you have completed the registration, you will receive an email stating the successful ramp admission. Please send this email to teachers@clanmore as proof of registration!Students without proof of registration won’t be able to participate next week.
Here are the registration process instructions:
1. Create an account (skip to step 2 if you already have an account)
https://www.rampregistrations.com/createaccount?v3=fb34d6827d&dGVhbWNvZGU1=&cmVkaXI1=cmVnaXN0ZXI1&cmVnaWQ1=&cmNtaWQ1=
2. After clicking the link below, click on the register now button associated with your group.
http://burloakcanoeclub.rampregistrations.com/participant/2025CommunityPrograms
3. Select the dropdown menu below “Choose Account Member to Register as a Participant” – If you are adding a new member, please note that not all participant information fields are required. Ex. NCCP # is not required– If your phone number is invalid, add the country code in front Ex. 1 (for Canada)
4. Ensure that the correct group is selected and then click “Continue” in the bottom right corner
5. Sign waivers. These waivers waive your right to pursue legal action against the Burloak Canoe Club.
6. Complete the final questions and click “Submit Registration” at the bottom of the “Confirm Details and Submit Registration” page.

Coffee Morning for Toddler & Casa Parents 9AM
2025-09-12

RETURNING Casa Students and Half-Day Toddler Students Start School
2025-09-08

Middle School Orientation at 4pm
2025-09-04 16:00 - 17:00
Middle School Orientation Session scheduled for 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 4th. This meeting is for parents and students and we will go over details about the Odyssey Trip, daily life in Middle School, and the program as a whole.

School Starts (ALL Elem./MS, All NEW Casa students, ALL Full-Day Toddler)
2025-09-03

Family School Visit (for Casa/Elementary children new to a class, by Appointment)
2025-09-02

Family School Visit (Casa-Elementary, by Appointment)
2025-09-02
