LAST CHANCE FOR THE JUNK ART COMPETITION!
Create art using blue box recyclables—paper, cardboard, plastic containers, and cans (no compostable or organic materials)
Open to all students—participate solo or in a group.
Any artistic medium is welcome: sculpture, collage, murals, and more.
Work on your masterpiece at home or school!
Ask your teacher for more details!
Prizes awarded in each age category.
Judging criteria: visual appeal, creativity, and innovative use of recycled materials.
Key Dates
April 24 – Submission Deadline
April 25 – Judging & Winners Announced
April 26 – Display at Yard Day
April 28 – Artwork Collection
ARTS ENRICHMENT FOR GRADES 1-3 COMING SOON:
This is a reminder of the upcoming performance next Wednesday the 23rd of April, for all grade 1, 2, and 3 classes.
It is called Oopsie and will be put on by The Candy Bones Theatre.
The intention of this performance is to celebrate mistakes and to create a culture of creative risk-taking.
The performance has been coordinated by the HSA Arts Committee and funded by the HSA/Parent Council. We hope all of the primary students enjoy it and thank all of you who donate to the HSA for funding this Spring’s performance series!
In MUSIC DEPARTNEMENT news:
The University of Toronto visits Runnymede!
Travis Harrison (professor of Double Bass) will work with students who play the bass for the morning on April 22nd.
A graduate student string quartet will perform for our senior students and then stay to work with Chamber Strings on April 24th.
NEXT SATURDAY!
SPRING YARD DAY – SPORTS GEAR SWAP & RAIN BARREL SALE!
Spring Yard Day is happening April 26 from 9 – 12pm
and is a great event for the whole family!
This year’s Spring Yard Day is focused on sustainability!
Bring the family and enjoy this fun day of yard work, arts activities, worm planting, baked goods, and more!
The Sports Gear Swap – We’re accepting all kinds of game-ready SPRING sports equipment! (Drop box located outside the office starting April 13, or bring on the morning of Yard Day) : think balls, rackets, gloves and cleats! Nothing with wheels, or helmets, please.
Rain barrels
for sale! Collect and store rainwater to reduce the demand on municipal water supplies, and help to reduce your water bill! Rain Barrels start at $75 (incl. delivery) and proceeds go towards filling Runnymede’s flower beds with native perennials.
Purchase HERE
Please reach out to the Runnymede Green Committee if you are interested in assisting with this event please sign up HERE
or email
RunnymedeYARD@gmail.com
RUNNYMEDE PUB NIGHT
May 9 at High Park Brewery – come for a fun night out!
PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU CAN DONATE PRIZES FOR THE RAFFLE
(tickets, vouchers, gift certificates, gift baskets, etc.)
THANK YOU!
* Appetizers & Live Band
* Raffle & Prizes
Tickets $35 in advance and $40 at the door
Purchase tickets here:
http://www.sagoto.com/rpsc/pubnight
Please reach out to the Runnymede Fun & Fundraising Committee
if you would like to help with planning this event
RunnymedeFUNdraising@gmail.com
IT’S HAPPENING!!!!
RUNNYMEDE IS HAVING A FUN FAIR ON THURSDAY MAY 22
The FAIR includes 6 bouncy castles & inflatables, a Fire truck visit, a Giant Chess Game, Face Painting, Carnival Games, a Bubble Show, Balloon Animals, a DJ, a Photo booth, cookie decorating, a Dunk tank show and more!
A $20 wristband gives KIDS an all-access pass to
FUN FAIR games, activities and FUN.
Wristband also includes 1 cotton candy! – Wristband price will go up to $25 in May
Food and Ice Cream not included
Adults can purchase a wristband if they would also like to bounce/play/have cotton candy,
and to help cover costs with a donation!
We have an amazing variety of food options available at the fair but FOOD MUST BE PURCHASED BY PRE-ORDER! (only ice cream will be available for purchase day-of)
BUY YOUR FOOD AND WRISTBANDS NOW!
We can’t run this amazing community event without YOUR help! Even just for an hour, please join the team that makes FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT happen at Runnymede! We are looking for LEADS and HELPERS!
SIGN UP FOR A VOLUNTEER SLOT HERE
THE RUNNYMEDE HSA/PARENT COUNCIL NEEDS YOU
IN 2025/2026!
The HSA Nomination Committee will be soliciting nominations for
2025-26 President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary roles.
Nominations are requested by April 25
Learn more about how the SAC (School Advisory Council) and the
HSA (Home and School Association) work together as
Runnymede’s Parent CouncilHERE
Voting for these 4 positions will occur during the May 21 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
If you are interested, please fill out the HSA Membership form HERE
Or email RunnymedePS@gmail.com if you have questions about these or any of our Board positions and if you’d like to volunteer!
PLEASE CHECK THE RUNNYMEDE CALENDAR TO CHECK DATE CHANGES FOR THE SPRING CONCERT SERIES and
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Runnymede Home & School Association 