We have established a carefully-screened list of vendor affiliates that will give a percentage of the money you spend back to Runnymede. The list was getting so long we had to create a separate page to house the links.

Check out our affiliates page to find custom links for Amazon.ca, QSP Magazines, and Mabel’s Labels, and make sure your shopping dollars go the extra mile this holiday season. A link is also available in our Hot Topics list to the right.

Did you know that on Feb 1, 2016, Runnymede is turning 100?  On Feb 1, 2012, we will commemorate this important event with a four-year countdown.  At this time, Runnymede will unveil its new school motto and crest. A contest is on for senior students to create a unique motto for the school that signifies what Runnymede has strived for in the past, strives to be today, and strives to be in the future.  

Questions for students to think about:

• Why is the symbol of a lion on our school crest and how can we tie the meaning of this symbol to our motto?  (The symbolic meaning of a lion is pride, courage and strength).
• What makes Runnymede unique? (arts, sports, languages)
• What character traits are important to your success in school and in your life?
• What motivates you to do your best at Runnymede?
• Runnymede is nearly 100 years old!  How is the history of our school important today?

Motto examples:

• Proud to lead
• Wisdom grows with study
• Knowledge is power
• Creating a future worthy of our past
• The best of the old and the new

Mottos of other elementary schools in Toronto:

• Learning together
• Every day is new
• Small in size, large in accomplishments

The top five mottos will be chosen and grade 1-8 students will vote online for the winner in December.

Students can submit their motto entries to their school parliament representative by Friday, Nov 25.  Mottos must be 2-8 words in length to qualify.  Students should be sure to include their name on their entries – a Chapters gift card will be awarded to the student with the winning motto!

At our last meeting, the Council approved this year’s budget. Did you know council raised over $50,000 last year, and has already raised nearly two thirds that amount this year (primarily through your direct donations – thank you!)? Wonder where the money goes? Check out our “where does the money go?” page for some of the amazing ways that this money goes back into improving our childrens’ school experience, as well as a link to the full budget.

Your child should have brought home their progress Report Card this evening. Don’t forget to sign and return the report card envelope to your child’s homeroom teacher as an acknowledgement that you have received the report. If you have not arranged for a parent/teacher conference you may do so by sending a note to your child’s homeroom teacher. Parent/teacher interviews will take place the evening of Thursday November, 17 and the morning of Friday November 18, 2011.

Click the image to open the flyer about this important community event.