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Do you want to see what is going on at GWMS? Click here to see updated photos and movies that show what is happening at George Waters Middle School.            GWMS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009-10.pdf            Supplylist.pdf     May 2010 H1N1 Parent Information H1N1 letter to parents.pdf Photo from: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aed/abidentity.html If you have questions about ABORIGINAL IDENTITY DECLARATION (AID), information isavailable on-line at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aed/abidentity.html J.A.W.S Update B.U.D.D.Y. Wear Build Up! Don't  Diss Yo. (Click here for more information) Parents, students and teachers, please visit the Literacy with ICT site for links to some valuable resources that have been developed within St. James-Assiniboia School Division. (click here to take you to the site) In extreme weather conditions when blizzard conditions exist and or wind chills exceed -45, please listen to CJOB, go to the CJOB website at www.cjob.com, division website at www.sjsd.net, CTV, or Citytv at www.citytv.com to find out if bussing has been canceled.   Welcome!                                         Welcome to George Waters School's homepage. George Waters School is a  middle years (6-8) school in Winnipeg, Manitoba. View a map showing our location. George Waters has approximately 341 students and 30 teaching staff members and 11 support staff members. We enjoy the benefits of a small school environment, where teachers know all of the students and students know all of the teachers, yet George Waters Middle School is large enough to offer a variety of academic and co-curricular programs. Teachers work co-operatively in grade level pods to ensure the best opportunities for our students. George Waters Middle School offers a full range of academic programs to meet the needs of our students. Beyond a rich academic program, GWMS offers an extensive co-curricular program, outdoor education camps that foster teamwork and 'connectedness', active student participation and student leadership opportunities, a house system (GWMS sharks) that promotes team spirit, JAWS time (bi-weekly Team Advisory Program sessions), dedicated resource and Guidance personnel for student support, and active Parent Council, and access to a full service cafeteria and lunch program.  Monthly C.A.R.E. (Celebrating and Recognizing Excellence) Assemblies are held to celebrate student successes.  George Waters Middle School is known for the following key programs: VEST (Virtual Enterprise Systems Technologies), PDHS (Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students), Hockey Academy, Arts Education (Art, Band, Choral, Leisure Art, Computer Art, Drama, Film Studies, Robotics, Active Living), Practical Arts (Home Economics, Woodworking, Electronics), and Enrichment Education. By visiting the different pages on our site you will be introduced to many of the interesting events, activities and people that help to make George Waters an exciting place to attend school.  Please take time to tour our website and to learn more about George Waters Middle School Mission Statement George Waters Middle School is devoted to academic excellence, respect for individual rights and differences as well as to the development of individual strengths. Vision Statement Pride Respect Integrity   Discipline Excellence At George Waters We Follow the 3 R's:

Office Hours and Schedule Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm LUNCH: 11:15 -12:15 Phone: 888-4898 Fax: 832-7657

Health News Our school will notify parents/guardians/students when Public Health has been notified when absenteeism exceeds 10%. Public health will determine if Influenza testing will follow based on the information provided by the school. H1N1 Bulletins

H1N1 News Release Please click to view the September 30 news release. H1N1 September 30 News Release

Information For H1N1 Flu Shots Information

School Letter From WRHA Information

Student Handbook Click here to see what is found in your child's student hand book. STUDENT HANDBOOK

Code Of Conduct GWMS has a Code Of Conduct that students are expected to adhere to. Click here to see it. CODE OF CONDUCT

To Contact Teachers RE: Homework, Course Information, etc. See Staff Listings for links

St. James Hockey Academy Click here to find out more about the St. James Hockey Academy. Hockey Academy

V.E.S.T. Click here to find out more about our Virtual Enterprise System Technologies Program where students look at the aspects of Design, Production and Marketing of items. V.E.S.T.

PDHS Click here to find out more about PDHS and how they provide access to an equitable education in an integrated setting for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from grade 6 grade 12. PDHS

The Year In Review Visit Mr. Bonnici's website to see select school photos from throughout the school year. Yearbook Pictures

"Cool To Care" You can take a stand against bullying, harassment, crime, vandalism and graffiti and alcohol and drug abuse. A program tip line has been extablished to assist all stakeholders in making our schools and communities safe places to live and learn. Call the program tips line at 783-SAFE (783-7233)

Grade 7 and 8 Spring Camp This year the grade 7's and 8's will once again be going to Pioneer Camp from may 31st - June 4th. Visit Mr. Bonnici's website to find out more informaiton about camp. Spring Camp

Grade 6 Spring Camp This year the grade 6's will once again be going to Camp Arnes from May 25th and 26th. Grade 6 Camp