February 13, 2025: Student transportation cancelled, OCDSB schools remain open

All school buses and vans serving the OCDSB will be cancelled on February 13, 2025, due to poor weather conditions. For students assigned to public transit (Presto), all 600-series school routes and any school trips on regular routes will not operate.

OCDSB schools will be open. Parents and caregivers are welcome to drop off their children at school and pick them up at regular bell times. The Extended Day Program will also be open for registered students.

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Teams and Clubs

Sports @ MPS

Meadowlands is a vibrant learning community that encourages student growth, success and mental well-being through the various extra-curricular activities provided throughout the school year. Each of these teams/clubs provide students with an opportunity to actively participate in the school community as well develop important learning skills such as responsibility, collaboration, initiative, self-regulation, leadership, etc.

Our school provides opportunities for students in grades 3-6 to participate in team/clubs. The schedule below provides a rough snapshot of when these are available

Grade 3

Grades 4-6

Date

Cross Country Running

Cross Country Running

September

 

Soccer

October

 

Borden Ball

November

 

Triple Ball (Volleyball)

February

 

Basketball

April

Meadowlands Track and Field day

Meadowlands Track and Field day

May

Regional Track and Field

Regional Track and Field

June

Events and Activities

The students at Meadowlands Public School are exposed to a variety of activities (student and/or class specific) and school-wide events that occur throughout the school year. In addition to activities that help students achieve academic success, many of our events are focused on strengthening our community of character. We encourage parents to participate in these events.

Some of our events include:

  • Track and Field
  • Bordenball
  • Intramurals
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Scientists in Schools
  • Meadowpalooza (Talent Show)
  • Swim to Survive(Grade 3 Program)
  • Tennis Clinics (Guest instructors)
  • Hip Hop Dance workshops
  • Theatre and Musical Presentations
  • 3 School Character Days (students rotate through different workshops focused on developing character)
  • Spirit Days every month (Crazy Hair Day, Pajama Day etc.)
  • Meet the Teacher and Back to School BBQ
  • Terry Fox Run
  • Halloween Dance-a-thon and rotations
  • Remembrance Day Assembly
  • Holiday Concert
  • School Council Winter Carnival
  • Education Week Activities and Celebration
  • Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
  • School Council Fun Night
  • Environment Club
  • Garden Club
  • Sports teams (soccer, borden-ball, cross-country)
  • Skating at Merivale Arena
  • Forest school - kinders

Food Programs in our School

  • Popcorn program             
  • Pizza Program