On behalf of all the Royal Oak School staff we would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. As a school we feel we have much to celebrate and wish everyone all the best during their Winter Break. 

 Jeff and Kim 

December 21-January 5 – Winter Break – School Closed 

Monday January 6 – School Resumes 

SCHOOL COUNCIL & FUNDRAISING SOCIETY NEWS – EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Thank you Royal Oak families & teaching team for making 2024 a wonderful year for our community! 

  • A special thank you to Mr. Hutton who took on the role of Acting Principal with us through December!  
  • We look forward to welcoming Janice Richardson to the role of Principal in 2025! 
  • Our volunteer of the month is…Katie C! She has two students at ROS - Grade 4 and Kindergarten – and is grateful for the kindness of bus students who helped ease the nerves of her first time rider this Fall. THANK YOU KATIE FOR BEING PART OF OUR COMMUNITY!  
  • Wishing everyone a safe & relaxing winter break!  

Mark Your Calendars! 

  1. Jan 6 to 17: Hug & Go/Crosswalk Safety Weeks – We are looking for 4 parent volunteers each morning from approximately 8.15-8.45 to help with setting up pylons and/or monitoring crosswalks around ROS. This is a great way to meet parents/students while helping to keep our community safe! Sign up here: ROS Volunteers: Hug & Go - January 2025 
  2. January 13: Fundraising Society & School Council Meeting (6.30-8.30pm) in the staff room 
  3. January 19: Family Skate Party! Let’s gather at the RRROCA ice rink in Royal Oak for some skating. Free skate/helmet rentals will be provided through The Skate Shack. More information coming after the Winter Break – this event is weather/ice dependent. Sign up here to volunteer: ROS Volunteers: Family Skate Party 
  4. February 2025: Alien Inline is back!! Previously, we had over 150 opportunities for parent volunteers over the 16 days to facilitate setting up inline equipment, tying laces, and joining the fun! Shifts are (approx) 1.5 hours, broken down by classroom and police clearance with the CBE will be required. Start the clearance process now as they are taking ~6 weeks! 

 Interested in meeting more families & working behind the scenes on events to support our community? Consider joining our School Council or Fundraising Society teams! We have roles available for the 2025/2026 school year that need new parent volunteers! Email for more information. 

  1. Fundraising Society: Chairperson – ROSFundraisingSociety@gmail.com  
  2. School Council: Volunteer Coordinator – ROSVolunteers@gmail.com