Robert Bateman PS

There are only nine school days remaining in the 2021 / 2022 school year, so this will be the final Bateman Bobcat Banner of 21/22.

We hope that all families stayed safe during the terrible storm last weekend. The high winds hit our community especially hard with fallen trees and damaged power lines, and we thank the hydro workers and cleanup crews for their incredible work over the past few days.

Starting on Monday, we will return to our pre-COVID practice of all students in Grades 1 - 6 going outside for recess together, and then eating lunch in their classrooms at the same time.

Thanks for your cooperation and support as we continue to navigate COVID protocol updates.

This weekend marked the start of Ramadan for Muslims around the world. Here at RBPS, we are working to ensure that our learning environment is supportive to all students including those students who will be fasting.

As part of our ongoing efforts to create and maintain safe, inclusive and accepting schools, the OCDSB undertakes a School Climate Survey every two years to gather input from students and parents in each of our schools.

Welcome back to school! I hope you all enjoyed your time at home with your Bateman Bobcat(s), and were able to spend some family time together. We are looking forward to welcoming students back on Monday, March 21.

Based on revised guidelines from the Ministry of Education and Ottawa Public Health, wearing masks outdoors will now be optional for students.

Next week, you will be able to view your child(ren)’s First Term Progress Reports.

It’s time to register for Kindergarten! Every child is welcome in our full-day, fully-bilingual Kindergarten program. Register now and watch our virtual parent information night video.

All the staff were very happy to see the students back in person again. I am continually impressed by the resiliency of students, staff as we respond and adapt to unexpected changes, and these past three weeks were no exception.

On Monday, January 17, we will welcome Robert Bateman students back to in-person learning

Welcome Back and Happy New Year! We hope that all our RBPS families had a relaxing and enjoyable break.

It’s hard to believe that the first four months of school are drawing to a close: it has been a pleasure to have all the students back in-person.

For the next four Fridays, all students and staff are invited to participate in RBPS Spirit Days.

During the week leading up to Remembrance Day, students will be learning at an age-appropriate level about the sacrifices made by veterans, and why we honour their memory.

We will be taking a ‘low-key’ approach to Halloween at RBPS this year.

We look forward to the gradual return of other pre-pandemic activities in the weeks and months ahead, and we will keep you informed of these changes as they occur.

As a school community, we recognize the importance of engaging in learning activities to raise awareness and understanding of the devastating impact of Canada’s residential school system. This is a vital part of our commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action.

As we arrive at the end of September, we would like to thank all of our Bateman Bobcat parents, guardians, and students for your support in making this such a smooth back-to-school startup.

Welcome to the first Bateman Bobcat Banner of 2121/2022.

We are less than a week away from welcoming your child(ren) back to Robert Bateman for the 2021/2022 School Year.

We are no longer able to offer a sit down Breakfast Program, but we do offer a free Snack Program

Two weeks ago, we had our first school-wide assembly; for our younger Bobcats, this was their first school assembly ever! We will have more assemblies in the weeks ahead, as we begin to welcome back performers and other special guests