Norway families,
Thank you all for a wonderful school year. There were lots of goodbyes and plenty of tears today as students and staff packed up their personal belongings and left their classrooms for the last time this school year. For the Grade 6 graduates, a new adventure awaits and they take with them a lifetime of Norway memories to help them through life's challenges and successes. While I know they are ready for Grade 7, a little piece of them will always be connected to Norway.
I would like to acknowledge you, the parents, guardians and caregivers, for your ongoing support of our students, and your involvement in the school community. Whether it was volunteering in a class or on a field trip, or helping out with the Fun Day, karaoke night, or pizza lunches, we could not do half of what we do without this involvement. School Council in particular has played an important part in making Norway a great place to teach and to learn. A big thank you to Norway Council executive members, Marzia, Brian, Christopher and Kat. Their leadership (and persuasion!) has brought many of you in to help out throughout the year. I look forward to the coming school year and having more of you involved in one way or another.
A key part of what makes Norway a special place is the staff. I am honoured to serve such a dynamic and dedicated group of teachers and support staff, and I rely on their expertise and collaboration every day. Every school year, there are changes to staff and I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to the following departing staff members for their commitment to the students at Norway. Whether you were here for less than a year, or for 20 + years, we all appreciate what you have done, and wish you the best.
Retiring:
- Becky Thompson had a school wide assembly held for her last week with a theme of kindness, caring and community. After 25 years with the TDSB, we wish Ms. Thompson all the best for a happy and healthy retirement.
- Oksana Rao - As an longtime ECE at Norway for, Ms. Oksana leaves with a full heart and lots of memories. Happy travels!
Moving On:
- Cynthia Ham-Chi, the ECE for Room 102 this school year made a big impact in her short time with us.
- Norah Matthews has held the important role of Nutrition Program Coordinator this school year (yes, the daily snack program), and also acted as a Lunch Supervisor with the Kindergarten classes for much of the school year.
- Lori-Anne Keith, Norway’s Educational Assistant (EA), is well known to most students as a constant support in the school yard and in the classroom, and an all round amazing educator.
- Darlene Jimenez, Norway’s Special Needs Assistant (SNA), has supported students with her calm and caring approach this school year. She will be working at Kew Beach PS and Kimberly / Beaches Alternative next school year.
- Sarah Houghton has been a Lunch Supervisor for many years at Norway. In March, she accepted a position at Bowmore Road Jr and Sr PS.
LTOs Ending:
- Alison Damer has been the classroom teacher for Room 205 since the beginning of the school year as an LTO (Long Term Occasional) teacher. As a regular OT and LTO at Norway, her presence will be missed next school year.
- Jackson Fowlow taught Physical Education this school year as an LTO (Long Term Occasional) teacher at Norway, coached sports teams and became part of the fabric of the school.
- Anneliese Chong (Ms. Liv) has taught and supported the students of Room 209 for much of the school year as an LTO (Long Term Occasional) teacher. We wish Ms. Liv all the best in the future.
Returning Soon:
- Michelle Ramsay, longtime Norway teacher, will be taking a year off of work as a part of a 3 over 4. She will be returning in September 2028.
2026-2027 School Year
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 28th. The start time for next school remains the same - 8:45 am - but the finish time will be different - 3:05 pm. I will be sharing more updates and information the first week of September including the updated school timetable, updated calendars and some of the plans we have to make your child's experience at Norway even better than this school year. Your child(ren)'s class placement will be shared on Friday, September 4th.
I wish you all a wonderful summer full of time well spent with family and friends. We will see you all when we return in September.
Joel Krentz, Principal