HDSB PA Day Agendas

On Professional Activity (PA) days, staff engage in professional development. Our school, along with all schools in the Halton District School Board (HDSB) have several Professional Activity (PA) Days throughout the school year. The purpose of these days is to enhance student success. Staff focus on professional development activities, participate in training or planning sessions. There are no classes for students on these days.

To learn about what schools across the HDSB are focusing on during each PA Day, visit HDSB PA Days 2024-2025

PA Day Agendas
2024-2025 School Year

For a detailed description of what our school will be focusing on please see the following information.

April 4, 2025 PA Day

April 4 PL Day Agenda

Emotional Validation Learning - acknowledging and accepting emotions without judgment, is a cornerstone of building trust, empathy, and resilience within the school community. Staff will explore how this approach can enhance the well-being of both students and staff, creating a foundation for a thriving educational environment.

SIPSA Check-in - reviewing data gathered on numeracy, literacy and wellbeing goal and actioning next steps to be responsive

EQAO - begin preparation for the upcoming EQAO assessment for Grade 6 students
Co-planning - plotting out the direction of the next few months of school

February 14, 2025 PA Day

On February 14, 2025 teachers will be listening to Dr. Moon from the Mindful Living Centre about Trauma Informed Strategies. Following this presentation HR will be presenting information about Employee Assistant Programs and other related supports.

In the afternoon educators will be looking at our school SIPSA (School Improvement Plan for Student Achievement) and working on creating SIPSA goals.

January 27, 2025 PA Day

Report Card Writing Day

- Teachers will be using this day to work on their report cards

- Educational Assistants will be learning about Social Thinking with Audrey Draaisma