Welcome from the Director

Sylvia Terpstra Director of Education

Hello and welcome to Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board's electronic window to our world. We are very pleased that you have taken this opportunity to visit with us, and we would encourage you to explore our site at length. We believe that within these pages you will find not only helpful guides and resource tools for parents, but a snapshot of some of the innovative educational practices and initiatives that are the hallmark of our school district. Our school board is committed to continuous student achievement. This prime goal forms the basis for all that we do as a public institution, and is the cornerstone of our strategic plan for the future. Along with our dedication to community outreach and engagement, quality and accountability, and organizational effectiveness, we feel poised to meet the unique needs of all our learners.

We also know that to reach our goals we must work actively with all our community partners. To that end, we are pleased that you have taken this time to learn more about what we do, and how you may help. It is the legion of parents, volunteers, school council members and community contributors who make the success of our students a reality. I would also strongly encourage you to visit the Supervisory Officers page of our site, where you can become more familiar with the people responsible for your area of schools and how to contact them. We welcome your input and please be sure to contact us if you have a specific concern that we may be able to help with. As our Mission notes: "We educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life, and to enrich our communities." It is also our pledge to continue to earn the respect of the communities we serve through providing an education of the highest quality that best meets the needs of all our students.

Sincerely,

Sylvia Terpstra
Director of Education