Visit our new school website and our school Instagram account @theroar_bhes. See upcoming events on our school calendar.
Important Dates
- Jan 12 - School Council Meeting at 7:00pm
Jan 16 - PA Day - No School for Students
Welcome Back!
We hope everyone had a safe, restful and joyful holiday season and winter break. We once again wish to thank our families for your thoughtfulness and generosity - we truly appreciate you!
We Need Your Help
Before the break, we encouraged families to set the goal of having their children arrive on time so that they can participate in learning from the start of the day. All students should arrive with enough time to be ready for learning at 9:00am. Let’s keep working on this goal!
Reminders
- The pilot for the use of service areas for student school transportation zones for cancellations has started.
- French Immersion registration begin January 16.
- Once you have complete the required documents, please email the school to book an appointment to register for Kindergarten
Creative Writing and Poetry Contest 2026
Do you know a young person with a passion for writing?
York Regional Police is hosting a Creative Writing and Poetry Contest this January. If you have something special to say about the idea of community, please send it to us before February 1 at midnight. You must be between 13 and 17 years old to participate. Contest finalists will be invited to an event where the winners will be announced by our judges. Finalists will have the opportunity to meet the judges and our youth engagement officers. Prize packages are provided by Indigo - Markville Mall. For more information go to https://www.yrp.ca/en/community/creative-writing-and-poetry-contest-2026.asp
Tamil Heritage Month Celebration
Join the York Region District School Board as we come together to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month, a vibrant evening of cultural pride, storytelling, music, and community connection. Families, students, and staff are all welcome! For more information please go to: Celebrating Our Roots, Honouring Our Stories.
Community Safety Village - Free 2-day March Break Camps (Grades 4–6)
This year, the Community Safety Village will be offering a 2-day camp during March Break for students in grades 4, 5 or 6. You may either choose March 16-17, OR March 18-19. You may only choose 1 of the options.
The theme of each 2-day camp will focus on Emergency Services in York Region such as our Police, Fire, and Paramedics.
There is no charge for this camp however, you must provide transportation to and from the Community Safety Village on 3291 Stouffville Rd, Whitchurch-Stouffville. The camps run from 9:30pm to 3:00pm. Drop off will begin at 8:45 and pick up must be at 3:00pm. There is no before or after care available.
Please provide 2 snacks and a lunch for your child along with a reusable water bottle. This is a nut-free facility.
Your registration does not guarantee acceptance into the camp. If you are approved, you will get a confirmation email.
Registration will open January 13th, 2026. Go to: Community Safety Village March Break 2-Day Camps