Unfortunately we have had to re-schedule due to concerns about rain/cold and safety of the inflatables at fun fair, so we are moving the event to next week!
There will be no food sold day-of, only by pre-order due to the limited number of volunteers we have, we can’t run another food stand.
DON’T MISS THE RUNNYMEDE FUN FAIR ON THURSDAY MAY 22!
May 19th is the last day to purchase food for the event !
The RUNNYMEDE FUN FAIR includes 6 bouncy castles & inflatables a Dunk tank show a Fire truck visit a Giant Chess Game Face Painting Carnival Games a Bubble Show Balloon Animals a DJ a Photo booth cookie decorating and more!
A $25 wristband gives KIDS an all-access pass to all FUN FAIR games, activities and FUN.
The HSA/Parent Council is completely volunteer run, and we can’t run this amazing community event without YOUR help! Even just for an hour while you’re there, please help make FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT happen at Runnymede!
Thanks to our HSA/Parent council sponsors for this event and all our YEARLY sponsors for all their amazing support!
GRADE 1-3 PRIMARY SPORTS DAY is on June 13th!
HSA/Parent council is excited for a brand new Primary Sport Day we are planning for June 13th for our Grade 1 to 3 students! We need parent / teen volunteers to help make this a fun and successful event.
If you’re already helping at our last Pizza Day then please consider staying to help out!!
The Sport Day activities will run from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We would greatly appreciate it if volunteers could arrive at 12:00 / 12:30 pm to assist with setting up the activities and learning about the roles.
Each class requires several parent volunteers to assist with the 15 sport activities or set-up/clean-up. If you’re available to help between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm, even if it is not for the entire time, please sign up HERE
Thank you! We look forward to an amazing day with our students!
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
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)
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!
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!
HELP NEEDED: The Green Committee is building a Loose Parts Playground!
A loose parts playground is a space in which kids can engage in creative play using large everyday objects. Loose parts playgrounds are excellent tools for developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and they’re also a fun way for kids to work on their social skills by providing lots of hands-on opportunities to practice their collaboration, communication, and self-regulation skills.
To bring this playground to life, we need your help! We’re looking for the following items:
used tires (2 more!) long pieces of thick rope PVC tubes coil reels pool noodles big tree stumps (>1 ft. tall) 2x4s of varying lengths (no nails, in decent shape and treated so as not to cause splinters) Milk crates lightweight tarp any other large everyday items you can think of!
If you have any items that you’d like to donate, please drop them off next to the concrete storage shed by the north gate of the Adventure Yard. Thanks so much!
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!
SPRING IS HERE!
SPRING YARD DAY & SPORTS GEAR SWAP!
Mark your calendars! Spring Yard Day is happening April 26 from 9 – 12pm and is a great event for the whole family!
In order to get our beloved Hillside Nature Garden ready for outdoor learning, we need your help to spread mulch, collect litter, plant worms and care for our plants and shrubs! No experience necessary!
Coffee and hot chocolate will be available. Please bring nut-free baking and store-bought snack donations for everyone to share.
This year’s Spring Yard Day is focused on sustainability!
Activities include: book swap junk art competition scavenger hunt nature crafts sports gear swap! (see below) rain barrel sale! (see below)
The Sports Gear Swap is a great way to get rid of the old gear in your garage and pick up the next size for your growing athlete! Sports gear should be game-ready and can be dropped off at the office the week leading up to Yard Day or on the morning of the event. Then, feel free to peruse the other donated gear and take home whatever your family needs for the upcoming season! We’re accepting all kinds of spring sports equipment – think balls, rackets, gloves and cleats! Nothing with wheels, or helmets, please.
Rain barrels are a fantastic tool for collecting and storing rainwater, and can reduce the demand on municipal water supplies. They also help to reduce your water bill! They cost $75 (incl. delivery) and proceeds will go towards filling Runnymede’s flower beds with native perennials.
We look forward to seeing you on April 26th to have some fun and get dirty! Please reach out to the Runnymede Green Committee if you are interested in assisting with this event: RunnymedeYARD@gmail.com
Mindful Connections: Empowering Parents to Foster Compassion and Prevent Bullying
FREE PARENT LEARNING SERIES in APRIL & MAY!
The School Advisory Council / Bullying Taskforce at Runnymede is bringing this series of evidence-based mindfulness training sessions will help parents build key skills like self-awareness, self-compassion, kindness, and non-violent communication to create a more emotionally resilient, compassionate, and bullying-free community for our children.
Online Sessions (Open to all parents):April 8th, 22nd, 8:00-8:30pm via Zoom May 8th, 15th, 8:00-8:30pm via Zoom
This hybrid series features 1.5-hour in-person interactive sessions (Community of Practice) and 30-minute online practice sessions for maximum impact.Grades 3-5: In-person sessions on April 10th & 24th, 7:00-8:30 pm at Runnymede PS Library
Grades 6-8: In-person sessions on May 13th & 20th, 7:00-8:30 pm at Runnymede PS Library
Open to all Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School parents: REGISTER HERE
We’re excited to offer these opportunities and look forward to connecting with you all as we work together to build a safer, kinder, and more compassionate community for our children. Let’s make our school a place where everyone thrives!
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!
The Runnymede Green Committee, in collaboration with Runnymede PS teachers and admin, is establishing a loose parts playground in the Adventure Yard (i.e. kindie/primary playground behind the school).
A loose parts playground is a space in which kids can engage in creative play using large everyday objects. Loose parts playgrounds are excellent tools for developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and they’re also a fun way for kids to work on their social skills by providing lots of hands-on opportunities to practice their collaboration, communication, and self-regulation skills.
HELP NEEDED! To bring this playground to life, we need your help! We’re looking for the following items: used tires (2 more!) long pieces of thick rope PVC tubes coil reels pool noodles big tree stumps (>1 ft. tall) 2x4s of varying lengths (no nails, in decent shape and treated so as not to cause splinters) Milk crates lightweight tarp any other large everyday items you can think of! Here is some background on loose parts playgrounds.
If you have any items that you’d like to donate, please drop them off next to the concrete storage shed by the north gate of the Adventure Yard. Thanks so much!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG? NOT QUITE BUT…
Here is one of the amazing events being organized by the Runnymede HSA/Parent Council in the next few months.
SPRING YARD DAY & SPORTS GEAR SWAP!
Spring Yard Day is fast-approaching and is happening April 26 from 9 – 12pm.
In order to get our beloved Hillside Nature Garden ready for outdoor learning, we need your help to spread mulch, collect litter, plant worms and care for our plants and shrubs! No experience necessary!
Coffee and hot chocolate will be available. Please bring nut-free baking and store-bought snack donations for everyone to share. This year’s Spring Yard Day is focused on sustainability! Activities include: book swap junk art competition scavenger hunt nature crafts sports gear swap! (see below) rain barrel sale! (see below)
The Sports Gear Swap is a great way to get rid of the old gear in your garage and pick up the next size for your growing athlete! Sports gear should be game-ready and can be dropped off at the office the week leading up to Yard Day or on the morning of the event. Then, feel free to peruse the other donated gear and take home whatever your family needs for the upcoming season! We’re accepting all kinds of spring sports equipment – think balls, rackets, gloves and cleats! Nothing with wheels, or helmets, please.
Rain barrels are a fantastic tool for collecting and storing rainwater, and can reduce the demand on municipal water supplies. They also help to reduce your water bill! They cost $75 (incl. delivery) and proceeds will go towards filling Runnymede’s flower beds with native perennials.
We look forward to seeing you on April 26th to have some fun and get dirty! Please reach out to the Runnymede Green Committee if you are interested in assisting with this event: RunnymedeYARD@gmail.com
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL’S FREE PARENT LEARNING SERIES
Mindful Connections: Empowering Parents to Foster Compassion and Prevent Bullying
his series of evidence-based mindfulness training sessions will help parents build key skills like self-awareness, self-compassion, kindness, and non-violent communication. Together, we’ll work to create a more emotionally resilient, compassionate, and bullying-free community for our children.
Program Details: This hybrid series features 1.5-hour in-person interactive sessions (Community of Practice) and 30-minute online practice sessions for maximum impact.
Session Schedule:Kindergarten to Grade 2: In-person sessions on March 26th, 7:00-8:30 pm at Runnymede PS Library
Grades 3-5: In-person sessions on April 10th & 24th, 7:00-8:30 pm at Runnymede PS Library
Grades 6-8: In-person sessions on May 13th & 20th, 7:00-8:30 pm at Runnymede PS Library
Online Sessions (Open to all parents):March 19th, 24th, 8:00-8:30pm via Zoom April 8th, 22nd, 8:00-8:30pm via Zoom May 8th, 15th, 8:00-8:30pm via Zoom
How to Register: This opportunity is open to all Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School parents: REGISTER HERE
We’re excited to offer these opportunities and look forward to connecting with you all as we work together to build a safer, kinder, and more compassionate community for our children. Let’s make our school a place where everyone thrives!
Runnymede Home & School Association 