Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question or concern, do not hesitate to contact the school office at  905-372-6879.

Some frequently asked questions and their answers appear below.

When does the school day begin? What are the bell times?

Our school day schedule can be found here.

The bell rings at the beginning and end of each recess and lunch.

When do buses arrive and leave the school each day?

The buses arrive at our school at 8:05 a.m. and leave at 2:50 p.m. each day. You can visit our Transportation page for more information on busing.

How do I know if buses are delayed or cancelled due to weather?

You can listen to your local radio station, visit the STSCO website in the morning, or call the STSCO information line at 705-748-5500 or 1-800-757-0307 for bus delays or cancellations. Remember that if a bus is cancelled in the morning, it will not run in the afternoon. 

What is the best way to get in touch with a teacher?

Parents/guardians are encouraged to communicate via google classroom or email.  Parents can also call the school and leave a message for the teacher to contact them. 

What do I do if my child is sick and cannot come to school?

If your child is sick, please do not send him/her to school. Children who are too sick to go outside for recess should be kept at home until they are able to participate fully in the school day.  Please call the school at 905-372-6879 before 8:00 a.m. to inform us that your child will be absent. The school's answering machine is on 24/7 so you can leave a message at your convenience.

In which grades do students receive their sacraments?

Sacraments of First Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmations are organized and celebrated in conjunction with St. Michael’s Church.   Parents work in collaboration with the parish priest to prepare students in Grade 2 for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, and to prepare students in Grade 7 for Confirmation. The celebrations of the Sacraments are all performed at the church.  To receive a sacrament, the student must be baptized Catholic.   St. Michael's Church is our parish and they may be contacted by calling 905-372-6844 or email at office@stmichaelscobourg.ca