Wednesday, November 12, 2025

TVOT Fall General Mtg and Dinner; Merrymount Donations; Important Contacts; ETFO Provincial Events; About School Trustees;

 


Please note that TVOT annually collects donations to Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre at this Fall General meeting. Merrymount is an accredited children's mental health centre supporting the well-being of the children we teach across Thames Valley.
Possible donations include new items such as:
  • waterproof insulated gloves and mittens
  • bubble bath, shampoo and conditioner
  • brushes, combs, ponytail holders and toothbrushes
  • pajamas and items for older children
  • new or gently used winter jackets, boots
  • snow sleds, boogie boards etc.
Register by email - mail@etfotvot.com
Register by phone - 519641-3936
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November 15th is "Wear Purple Day" in support of the London Abused Women's Centre (LAWC) campaign to remind us of how much work remains to be done to end the violence against women. Here is a link to more information and resources -  https://www.lawc.on.ca/shine-the-light-on-woman-abuse-campaign


The province of Ontario has designated the third week of every November as "Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week" in order to raise awareness of bullying-related issues and to make a difference in our school communities.