Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year at Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) schools is now open.
Parents/guardians can register online at dpcdsb.org.
Protocol for Bus Cancellation Days
NOTE: If school buses are cancelled, it means that school will be closed. If buses are cancelled in your zone all school will be closed. Good Shepherd is in Zone 2.
During the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of bus transportation and regular school operations. A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will be announced on the following radio and television stations:
In the event inclement weather may cause disruption to bus transportation and regular school operations. A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 am and will be announced on the radio and television stations identified below.
- VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 BREAKFAST TELEVISION NEWS AM680
- CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1
- NEWSTALK1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860
- FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107
- CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CITYPULSE
- GLOBAL NEWS CITY NEWS CTV
- CFRB – (Bell Media)
NOTE: If school buses are cancelled, it means that school will be closed. If buses are cancelled in your zone all school will be closed. Good Shepherd is in Zone 2.
Transportation
Are you Ticked? Support Catholic Education
Like many Catholics, you may be surprised to find out that you are not registered as a Separate (Catholic) School Supporter, but rather, as a Public School Supporter. By directing your tax support to the Separate School System:
- You may vote for Separate School Trustees in Municipal elections (October 22, 2018)
- Your children may attend Catholic elementary schools
- You show your support for the Catholic school system
To verify that you are an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter, check the assessment section of your Tax Bill or Property Assessment Notice. To register as a Separate (Catholic) School Supporter or change your Direction of School Support, please contact the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Admissions Department at 905-890-0708 ext. 24512 or admissions@dpcdsb.org.
School Lunches and Snacks
Lunchbox Days are every Tuesday.
Order through School Cash online every week
Pizza Days every Thursday
Order through School Cash online every 10 weeks
Popcorn and Cookies every Friday
Order weekly through School Cash Online
Please check school emails regularly for order deadlines.
Creating Pathways to Success
The Creating Pathways to Success Ministry policy stipulates that all students from Kindergarten to grade 12 are to be reflecting on their educational journey and establishing goals to set for their career/life planning.
In support of this expectation, Dufferin-Peel continues to foster the essence of knowing the learner through the use of electronic portfolios, while all students have access to their own personal account in myBlueprint to maintain a record of their personal growth.
In addition, Monthly Parent newsletters are now available to inform families of ways to engage their child/children in career/life planning through the maintenance and development of their e-portfolios. Please find attached the Parent Newsletter October 2017.
Online Payment for School events and Trips
We can now pay for School Trips, Pizza Day and Sub Days on line.
Here is a link to pay for Pizza, Subs and School Trips online.
Good Shepherd School Heat Stress Plan
With the arrival of hotter summer temperatures we need to be aware of Hot weather protocols for the safety of our students. Please click the link below to access Good Shepherd School's health and safety protocols regarding hot weather temperatures and Heat Alerts.
Hot Weather Advisory
Parents/guardians are encouraged to send children with hats and protective clothing or to use sunscreen (with and SPF of 15 or greater) when the UV index is high. Please ensure that your child has a reuseable water bottle to use throughout the day.
A reminder that children can get sunburned on a cloudy day as up to 80 percent of UV rays can penetrate light clouds.
A Hot Weather Plan is in place for conditions where: • The humidex reaches or exceeds 35 C. • Environment Canada issues a humidex advisory (air temperature exceeding 30°Celsius and Humidex exceeding 40°Celsius) • There is an Ontario Ministry of the Environment smog alert; or, • There is an Environment Canada/Weather Network or Peel Health Heat Alert. Weather conditions are monitored by the office using The Weather Network and alerts sent by the Board and/or posted on the Board’s website.