Join us in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Each year on September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who didn't return from residential schools, as well as survivors, their families, and communities. Orange Shirt Day, led by Indigenous communities, aims to raise awareness about the inter-generational impacts of residential schools and allows us all to show our support for the Every Child Matters movement. As there are no classes on Monday, September 29 and Tuesday, September 30, we welcome staff and students to wear orange on Friday, September 26.
Picture Day is on Wed. Oct. 1: Bluenose Photography will be taking students' pictures on Wednesday, October 1. They will use a green screen and send home proofs with a default background. If you decide to order, there are many backgrounds to choose from.
Free Positive Parenting Program: Family SOS has an upcoming Evening Group of Positive parenting Program that will begin on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, and will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 PM via Zoom. It is a free 8 week program that includes eight 1 hour group sessions and four individual sessions with the facilitator.
This is an evidence-based parent education program focused on:
· Building strong parent-child relationships
· Enhancing communication
· Setting healthy boundaries
· Supporting emotional wellness
· Managing stress effectively
If you or anyone you know are interested to attend our session, please let them know to complete an intake form for the group program, please click here. Zoom login details and further instructions will be shared with confirmed participants prior to the start date.
If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Melanie Bryden, SchoolsPlus Community Outreach Worker Text or Call 1-902-304-3607 or 1-902-233-4253 Melanie.Bryden@hrce.ca
Military Family Outreach Program: A Community Outreach Worker through SchoolsPlus runs student support groups for military family children and they are reaching out to see if we have a need at Holland Road Elementary. Please read the attachment for information and any expressions of interests and return by Oct. 1.
From Holland Road PTA : The PTA held it’s first meeting of the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday, September 11th. We had a great turn out with lots of new faces around the table. We hope to see more of you in the future!
Tentative plan is to hold PTA meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting is scheduled for October 8th at 6pm!
If you’d like to be added to the mailing list for PTA updates and news, send an email to: hollandroadelementarypta@gmail.
Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 26: Observe Orange Shirt Day
Sept. 29: Professional Development Day – No classes PP-12
Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – No School
Oct. 1: Picture Day
Oct. 1: Treaty Day
Oct. 7: SAC Meeting – 6:00
Oct. 8: PTA Meeting – 6:00
Oct. 13: Thanksgiving Day – No School
Please reach out with any questions or concerns,
Your Admin Team,
Kellie West & Diana Trider