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‘There are holes:’ Cavan-Monaghan parents urge Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board to consider impacts of proposed school boundary changesA group of parents in Cavan-Monaghan are protesting against the public school board’s plans that could see some students forced to go to a high school farther outside the township. On Tuesday night, a rally took place. Germain Ma speaks to one parent about their concerns.EducationSep 26
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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board hosts junior boys’ 3-pitch tournamentOver 200 students from schools with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board took to the ball diamond on Monday. The school board hosted its annual junior boys’ 3-pitch tournament at Bowers Park in Peterborough.SportsJun 19
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Elementary school students compete in KPR gymnastics meetThe Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board held its annual gymnastics meet Thursday. Around 600 students competed in the event. Meaghan Roy reports.Apr 26
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Parents weigh in on proposed Peterborough area school boundary changesParents are weighing in on proposed school boundary changes within the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. The board held its first community engagement meeting on Wednesday evening following the release of four proposed strategies to alleviate growing pains. Robert Lothian has the details.EducationApr 18
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Proposed overhaul of Peterborough area school boundaries aims to tackle overcapacitySweeping changes are on the horizon for Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. The Peterborough region’s growing population is leading to overcrowding and now the board has released new consultation plans to overhaul boundaries. Robert Lothian reports.Apr 5
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New school in Bowmanville set to openClarington students could soon be looking at major changes, after Provincial officials gave the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board the green light to move ahead with the new school in Bowmanville. Emma Convey reports.Apr 1
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Overcrowding at Crestwood schools prompts program changes at 2 Peterborough schoolsEnrollment pressures at Crestwood Secondary and Crestwood Intermediate School in Peterborough were a hot topic Tuesday evening. At its meeting, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board approved program changes for three feeder elementary schools. Kayla Guerrette has more.Feb 29
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Suspensions for incomplete immunization records loom for 1,000 students in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, HaliburtonThe Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is now in the process of sending out suspension notices to some parents if their child has not had proper immunizations, or an updated records. This includes all school boards within the health unit’s jurisdiction. Tricia Mason has the details on what families need to know before...HealthJan 26
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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board to phase out International Baccalaureate programThe Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has pumped the brakes on a program for highly-motivated students. Starting next year, enrolment into the International Baccalaureate Program is now cancelled. As Robert Lothian reports, the decision isn’t sitting well with some parents.CanadaNov 29, 2023
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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board considering student redistribution amid ‘critical overcrowding’KPRDSB is dealing with major overcapacity in some of its schools – the board’s administration now looking at ways to remedy the situation. Sam Houpt reports that it could lead to some changes for students next school year.EducationNov 13, 2023
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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board considering dropping IB programKawartha Pine Ridge District School Board administration is recommending scrapping the International Baccalaureate, or ‘IB’ program in Peterborough and Cobourg. It has caused a stir among some parents, who argue the program should be a mainstay. Sam Houpt has the story…EducationOct 25, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Oct. 25, 2023Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board may discontinue its two IB programs; possible 5% drop in average home cost for Peterborough by year’s end; donations now accepted for Women’s Business Network of Peterborough’s annual auction supporting YWCA Peterborough Haliburton; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.EducationOct 25, 2023
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Game Day with Pete Dalliday: Oct. 12, 2023100.5 Fresh Radio host Pete Dalliday joins Teresa Kaszuba for your local sports headlines. On the agenda today: Peterborough Petes get set for a three-in-three series, starting tonight against the London Knights; Drive Pink campaign begins; Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board twins get the ‘W’ in cross country meet; Terry Fox Rally hosted by...The Morning Show on CHEXOct 12, 2023
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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board faces surge in student enrollmentSome major changes could be coming to school boundaries in the Peterborough region. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board says it is dealing with overcapacity issues at several schools. And officials say based on population projections, the issue may get worse. Tricia Mason has the latest.EconomySep 27, 2023
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Global News Morning Peterborough: Heading back to schoolStudents are heading back to school next week, and once again, things are going to look very different due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Teresa Kaszuba spoke with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board chair Diane Lloyd about what students will need before returning to the classroom.The Morning Show on CHEXSep 2, 2021
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Global News Morning Peterborough: Kawartha Pine Ridge chair talks back to school plansStudents were set to return to classrooms Monday-until a massive snow storm threw the province’s back to school plan out the window. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board chair Diane Lloyd joined the Morning Show Monday to talk about what the board had in place to help keep students and educators safe.The Morning Show on CHEXJan 17, 2022
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Global News Morning Peterborough: Mental health after COVID being discussed at KPRDSB parent conferenceThe Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board will hold its 20th annual parent conference October 16th. It will be virtual and free for parents to attend. The guest speaker is child and youth psychiatrist Dr. David Templeman, author of A Teenager’s Guide to Life: The Secret to Living Life and Being Happy. Our Teresa Kaszuba...The Morning Show on CHEXOct 15, 2021
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Peterborough-area teachers’ unions express concerns about back to schoolUnion reps from Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board are worried about a lack of physical distancing and say the cohorts that government officials are promising, just can’t happen. Jessica Nyznik reports.EducationAug 11, 2020
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COVID-19: Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, teachers’ unions request vaccine for educatorsKawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and public teachers’ unions want educators to be vaccinated sooner rather than later. They’re calling on the province to immunize school staff during the April break. Jessica Nyznik reports.EducationMar 31, 2021
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Elementary school choirs honour Gord Downie by singing “Ahead By a Century”Choirfest on Wednesday in Port Hope, Ont., featured six Kawartha Pine Ridge District School board elementary schools . The non-competitive celebration concluded with all the choirs joining together to sing The Tragically Hip’s Ahead By a Century, as a tribute to the late Gord Downie.May 3, 2018