Summer
Enrollment Center:
Old Fort Town Center
West of The Fresh Market
(242) 698-6704
info@windsorprep.com
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Summer 2014
Grand
Opening!
Parents and learners are invited to join
the Windsor Preparatory Team on
Thursday, August 28th 2014
from 6-8 pm for our Meet-andGreet Grand Opening!
Windsor preparatory progress
Finally! Our main building is near completion. The construction crew is finishing
small items necessary for us to move into the building. We anticipate our
occupancy certificate shortly. Crews are now focusing their attention on the two
smaller buildings, namely the kitchen and changing rooms. You are invited to
visit the site and walk through the building at your convenience.
Both swimming pools are progressing as scheduled. They will be completed in
the near future.
Landscaping has commenced. Although we have experienced some delay due
to heavy rains, our irrigation system is installed and we are ready to plant grass
sprigs as soon as the risk of them being washed away by heavy rain has subsided.
Uniforms, furniture, textbooks, supplies and resources are all en route.
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GOING GREEN!
We are pleased to announce, through the generosity of the Sokoloff
and Holdom families, Windsor Preparatory will house a fully solar
powered science lab. The lab will include:
• the most advanced LED lighting system.
• solar power for lights, fans, plugs, computers,
etc. Whenever a learner plugs something into
the wall sockets they will be using solar power.
• an inverter system with a 200 menu computer
screen to analyze solar data which will serve as
an educational resource for our new curriculum
on sustainable energy.
The Windsor family extends our sincerest gratitude
to the Sokoloff and Holdom families for this innovative
and exciting learning tool and sustainable resource for
our school!
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MORE IntroductionS of the
Windsor
Preparatory Team
Jessica Dillon, Yr 1
• Bachelor of Science with a Major in Elementary Education, Gardner-Webb University, 2011
• Research-based reading support, Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports Leader
Maria Ratcliff, Yr 2
• Bachelor of Education, Durham University, 1994
• B.A.Sc. Child Studies, University of Guelph
• Balanced Literacy facilitator, Cross-Country Coach, Craft Club
Condra Driver, Yr 7 English Language and Resource
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Masters of Science in Education, Teaching and Learning, Keiser University, 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies/Spanish Concentration, Fort Valley State University, 2007
Spanish Diploma, Universidad de Cienfuegos, 2001
Student Council, Spanish Support
Timothy Daniels, Secondary 1 Interdisciplinary
• Bachelor of Education, University of Newcastle, 2008
• Bachelor of Arts, Honours in History, University of Western Ontario, 2005
• 3 years as a board-member of Youth Empowerment through Soccer International (YESI)
Ryan Murray, P.E. and Secondary 1 Science
• Masters in Education, Niagara University
• Bachelor of Arts, Brock University
• Science, Physical Education, Drama
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Secondary 1 & Secondary 2
(Years 7 -11)
Reception
• 1 pencil pouch or case
• Change of clothing
• 1 pack of pencils
• Nap mat (available at Bookworld on Mackey Street)
• 3 erasers
• 1 set of headphones that can remain at school
• Lunch box
• 1 pencil sharpener
• 1 pack of blue ink pens
Primary
(Years 1-6)
• 1 correction fluid/pen or tape
• 1 pencil pouch or case
• 1 pack colored pencils
• 1 pack of pencils
• 1 pack highlighters
• 2-3 erasers
• 1 ruler
• 1 pencil sharpener
• 1 pair of rounded-tip scissors
• 3 packs wide-ruled paper
• 1 Texas Instrument Geometry Set
• 2 packs graph paper
• 1 pack of black ink pens
• 1 Scientific calculator (Texas Instrument TI-30 Series or TI-83 Series)
• 6 two-pocket folders with fasteners
• 1 two inch 3 ring binder
• 6 two-pocket folders with fasteners
• notebooks (optional)
• 1 two inch 3 ring binder
• 1 pack subject dividers
• notebooks (optional)
• 2 black and white notebooks (wide-ruled)
• 1 pack subject dividers
• 1 box crayons
• 2 packs college-ruled paper
• 1 box colored pencils
• 1 pack graph paper
• 1 pair of rounded-tip scissors
• 1 working laptop computer or tablet with WiFi,
Microsoft Word Student, and an e-reader such as
a Kindle or Nook
• 1 ruler
• 1 Laptop bag or backpack
• 2 USB flash drives 16gb
• 1 reusable water bottle
• lunch box (optional)
• 1 set of headphones or earbuds that can remain at school
• 2 glue sticks
• 1 reusable water bottle
• 1 lunch box (thermos optional)
• 1 book bag
• 1 musical recorder with neck strap
• 1 set of headphones or earbuds
that can remain at school
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• • • Swimming: School logo swimsuit or swim trunks, swim cap for students with hair below ear length, and goggles.
Science: (Year 7 and higher): Lab coat and safety goggles.
Accessories: Windsor cap, necktie (Year 7 and higher), navy blue blazer and cardigan.
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Learners in years 1 – 6 will wear formal uniform (polo shirt) on 2 days per week and sports kit on 3 days per week
Summer 2014
Learners in Year 7 and higher will wear formal uniform (button up shirt with tie) every day and bring a sports kit to school on 3 days per week. Please note that Polo shirts are acceptable for learners in years 7 and higher during term 3.
Formal
Polo Shirt $22 Size __________ Qty.__________
UNIFORMS
Button up Shirt $22 Size __________ Qty.__________
Bike shorts $10 Size __________ Qty.__________
Sports shorts $18 Size __________ Qty.__________ At Windsor
Preparatory, learner appearance
is integral to developing
Grey Bermuda shorts $22 Size __________ Qty.__________
school pride. All uniforms must be of correct size and fit properly. All
Grey trousers $30 Size __________ Qty.__________
learners must wear black formal shoes with white socks during academics.
Grey Skirt 4 – 10 $45 Size __________ During
recreational activities, sports
shoes
of any color may beQty.__________
worn.
Please
Note: Uniform orders
and payment
were due on
July 11th.
Grey skirt 12+ $58 Size __________ FridayQty.__________
For parents
who
missed
the
deadline,
please
email
info@windsorprep.com
Sports/Swimming
at your
earliest possible
to receive
an order
We want to Sports shirts $24 convenience
Size __________ form.Qty.__________ make certain our learners will be properly attired for the start of school.
Sports skort $32 Cold-Weather
Outerwear
Size __________ Qty.__________
Sports team caps $18 Size __________ Preparatory
Qty.__________
All cold-weather
outerwear must conform
to the Windsor
Girls swimsuit $50 the school
Size __________ Qty.__________
uniform.
Sweaters that meet
uniform
criteria are available
for
purchase
at Windsor Supply. It is at
of parents
whether
or
Boys swim trunks $25 the discretion
Size __________ Qty.__________
not cold-weather
outerwear
is
necessary
for
their
child(ren).
Swim cap $8 Size __________ Qty.__________
Accessories
Hats
Size __________ Qty.__________
ThreeLab coat & Safety goggles $37 types of hats are available for
purchase
at Windsor Supply.
Two are
Cardigan 4 – 10 $48 Size __________ and the
Qty.__________
baseball
cap style. One is more
formal
with
school colors
Windsor
Cardigan 12+ Small $68 school
Size __________ a sport
Qty.__________
Preparatory
logo. The other has the
logo and is in
team
color.Cardigan Med.+ $75 The third hat option is a UV protection
hat. While the wearing
of a
Size __________ Qty.__________
hat outdoors
is not mandatory,
it is strongly
encouraged! Any hat worn by
Blazer ($TBD) Size __________
learners must conform to the Windsor Preparatory uniform. As with coldNecktie $22 Size __________ Qty.__________
weather outerwear, it will be at the discretion of parent to purchase these
Size __________ Qty.__________
items.Windsor cap $20 Windsor P.E bags $10 Qty.__________
Sizes Med+ $205 Size __________ Windsor warm up suit (optional, may be worn on sports days)
Swim
SwimSizes 4 – 10 $135 rash guards with the school logo will
also be available
forQty.__________
purchase
Size __________ at Windsor
Supply and, once again,
is at the
of
Sizes 12 – A-­‐small $168 the purchase
Size __________ discretion
Qty.__________
parents.
Qty.__________
Order Total:___________________________
Uniform orders will be available for collection at Windsor Supply
beginning on Monday, 25th August.
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SUMMER READING LISTS
Windsor Preparatory is not requiring learners to complete any summer reading lists.
However, we encourage all of our learners to read as much as possible during their
time away from school.
For recommended reading lists for your child’s age level, please visit the American
Library Association at http://www.ala.org/alsc/2014-summer-reading-list.
SPANISH OR FRENCH?
Have you contacted info@windsorprep.com with your child’s language preference
between Spanish or French yet? If you have not, please do so by August 13th, 2014.
HEALTH AND FITNESS
We believe that physical activity and learning go hand-in-hand. Therefore, all of our
learners will be taking courses in physical education and swimming throughout the
academic year.
All activities will be developmentally appropriate and may include: soccer, handball,
basketball, track and field, dodge ball, capture the flag, parachute games, tag games,
throwing and catching.
Learners in upper Primary and beyond will engage in additional sports activities
such as golf, tennis, rugby, volleyball, basketball, and American football.
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ORCHESTRA
Secondary Students will have the opportunity to learn to play an instrument in our school’s
orchestra. Selections will be made during the first week of school in order to ensure a good
balance of instruments. While we will try to give students their first option, preference will be
given to students who already have experience playing a particular instrument.
Students will be responsible for the purchase of their own
instruments, but the school will facilitate the orders to ensure
consistency in quality.
AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS AND
ACTIVITIES
Afterschool clubs and activities are being planned to
complement Windsor Preparatory academics and sports
throughout the school year. Examples are: Art, Music,
Choir, Glee Club, Drama, Photography, Environmental and
Math Clubs. More details will be available as we near the
beginning of the school year.
We look forward to the grand opening of Windsor Preparatory School. Please do not hesitate to
contact us to answer any questions.
Kindest regards,
Your Windsor Prep Team!
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