GET READY RIVERHAWKS
Locations
Notre Dame
Delivery
In-Person
Credentials Earned
Non-Credit Program
Notre Dame Welcomes You!
A preparation and transition summer program that will introduce Grades 7, 8, 9 & 10 students to their school community in unique and meaningful ways.
Get Ready Riverhawks is a summer program and not mandatory.
How does Get Ready Riverhawks make a difference?
Each Grade will have a specific program to meet their transition needs.
Generally Learn about:
- What the school year will look like for intermediate and secondary school students separately?
- Strategies to manage a semester system
- Following a timetable, finding classes, and meeting new peers who will join you – ahead of time
- Navigating to and from the school
- Belonging to a new school community before the first day of school
We are certain that by attending this summer program just before school starts, students will have increased confidence, positive attitudes toward school, and bond with new friends.
Every Waterloo Catholic high school has a team of students and staff to help before school begins.
Be sure to:
- Read the Entering Secondary School Transition Guide
- Attend a Notre Dame Information and Pathway Presentation evenings for Parents and Students in November or December
- Ask questions about courses, different levels and different pathways when you meet the school guidance teachers
- Participate in Transition Meetings arranged by your Elementary School.
- Connect with Principal Modolo who has made personalized visits to each Catholic Elementary School impacted by this new school
Dates, Times, and Location
All program information is subject to change. Program changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or programming needs. Transportation to and from school is not provided during this program.
Notre Dame school is unlikely to be completed for students to safely enter during the Get Ready Riverhawks week, however, a stellar orientation and support program that will build familiarity, confidence and community with mix of academic readiness and social connections before school begins.
Nearby Catholic Elementary School, Saint John Paul II, 75 Pebblecreek Drive, Kitchener will be the primary host location for all Notre Dame grade-specific summer programs listed above. Safe learning opportunities are imbedded into each program for students to walk to and from the Notre Dame site, 20 Woolner Trail, Kitchener, as well as some outdoor activities onsite. No Student Transportation will be provided to / from either school location.
