The Ontario Ministry of Education asks all school boards to conduct anonymous school climate surveys on a regular basis to help schools:
Assess perceptions of safety, mental health, and well-being from students, parents/caregivers, and school staff
Make informed planning decisions to promote safe and inclusive school environments
Evaluate the effectiveness of current programs
Build and sustain a positive school climate
Continue to strengthen parent/guardian voice in school communities
The Lambton Kent District School Board is required to conduct school climate surveys of students, staff, and parents/caregivers at least once every two years, as each group plays a key role in shaping a safe and welcoming school environment.
We invite you, as a parent/caregiver of an LKDSB student, to visit your child’s school website or the LKDSB main website and follow the School Climate Survey link to participate. Your feedback helps us build and sustain a positive school climate within your school community.
🗓️ Survey Dates: Monday, November 24 to Friday, December 5, 2025
Please note that all responses are anonymous and confidential. The results will be used by our Safe Schools team and the Board to guide future planning and support.
Thank you for your time and participation.
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The "VIP Program" in Chatham-Kent refers to a community policing initiative for grade 5 students called Values, Influences and Peers (V.I.P.), which is run by the Chatham-Kent Police Service. The program is designed to teach students about important issues like drug awareness and bullying.
Congratulations to our Grade 5 VIP graduates!
Hey Parents!
Please check out our lost and found table tonight and tomorrow as you come for Parent/Teacher interviews. Grab anything that is yours!
Wear BLUE for World Diabetes Day! 💙
Let’s unite as a school community to show our support for everyone affected by diabetes—students, staff, and families—by wearing blue on November 14th for World Diabetes Day. This year’s theme is “Diabetes and Well-being,” reminding us that diabetes impacts not just our bodies, but our minds and emotions too. By wearing blue, we help raise awareness, fight stigma, and spread compassion for those managing diabetes every day. Thank you for helping us create a supportive and caring environment!
🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up!
Teachers will share and the school has emailed the sign-up links for conferences
taking place Thursday evening, November 20 and Friday morning, November 21.
When signing up, please remember to include both your name and your child’s name so teachers can easily match appointments.
If you did not receive the email or are having trouble accessing the sign-up form, please call the school office at 519-682-2260 for assistance.
We’re looking forward to connecting and celebrating your child’s progress! 🍎
Our grade 6 students went up town to the Cenotaph to observe the Legion Remembrance Day ceremony.
Please join us on November 11th for our Remembrance Day service.
A huge thank you to Chad Solomon for sharing his incredible storytelling skills and bringing Rabbit and Bear Paws to life for us! The stories—rooted in Indigenous teachings—were filled with laughter, learning, and such heart. The interactive puppet show not only entertained, but also opened up meaningful conversations about tradition, respect, and community. We are so grateful for the experience and the chance to share the joy (and giggles!) with our group. Thank you, Chad, for reminding us that laughter truly is the best medicine and that everyone, young or old, can learn from a good story. Meegwetch!
Lots of fun activities and events yesterday at TAPS!
What an inspiring day! Our Grade 7 and 8 students had the incredible opportunity to explore over 140 skilled trades at the Level Up Skilled Trades Fair. From hands-on activities to talking with real tradespeople, students learned first-hand about exciting future career paths in construction, technology, service, and more.
We’re so proud of their curiosity, engagement, and willingness to try something new. Check out these photos of our students discovering what the skilled trades have to offer!
#LevelUp #SkilledTrades #FutureReady #TAPS #TilburyAreaPublicSchool
Please visit our booth at the Tilbury BIA festival!
Some of our Junior students had the opportunity to try out their skills during our STEM challenge today. Students worked in small groups to design a gate to support the weight of a small pumpkin using tape, glue and Q-tips. Check out the pictures of their ideas!
Show your spooktacular school spirit by wearing orange, black, green or purple on Friday October 31st.
No costumes please.
We need your help! Can you make a donation to help us build some raffle baskets for the Tilbury Christmas Market?
Our basket themes are Gift cards, Movie night and Candy!
Please send donations in to the school by November 13th.
🍿 Get Poppin' for Our School Fundraiser! 🍿
Ready to snack and support? Our What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Fundraiser is officially underway, and it’s your chance to grab some delicious treats while helping our school!
What's Poppin' offers gourmet popcorn in flavors that are seriously addictive—perfect for family movie nights, school lunches, or just an afternoon treat. Every bag sold helps fund essential school programs and resources for our students.
All order forms and payments must be returned to the school office by Thursday, October 17th.
Thank you for your incredible support! Let’s make this fundraiser pop!
Socktober has begun! Our Kindness Club appreciates all of those that brought in socks today to help with our campaign! These two students filled two boxes of socks!
The Kindness Club here at TAPS is holding a Sock Drive for the month of October to help those in our community in need. Please consider supporting our fundraiser. It is a simple as purchasing nice, new, fuzzy warm socks for folks (toddlers to adults) who may be in need. Please send them in and we will make sure they get to the right places in our community!
Our Sock Drive is from now until October 31st. Thank you for your support with this project!
Yesterday, September 30th, we observed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) to honour the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities and to remember the children who never returned home.
Our grades 3/4, 4/5 and ALLP classes had a great day at the CK Water Festival today. We learned, we played and enjoyed the outdoors. Thanks to our parent volunteers for assisting us today.
We did it! Our students and staff had an amazing day walking to support the Terry Fox foundation and his incredible legacy. We're so proud of everyone who participated and helped us raise funds for cancer research. Every step taken today brings us closer to a cure. 🏃🏃♀️
