Summer Rays is a four-week learning and recreation program for our students who have just completed Senior Kindergarten and are going into Grade 1 or Grade 1 students going into Grade 2 in September. Our program focuses on improving students' literacy skills, while offering all the benefits of activities such as field trips, arts and games.
Students are recommended to our Summer Rays Learning program by their current classroom teacher. Enrolment is limited. All accepted candidates are notified by phone in mid to late May of each school year.
Prior to the first day of the program, students receive a Ministry of Education required STAR assessment administered by our summer school staff.
Summer Rays runs Mondays to Thursdays, for 15 days during the month of July. The hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to commit to the entire 15 days of the program.
Students participate in a wide variety of activities while in the program. Below is a sample of the week's schedule:
Day of Week | Activity |
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Monday |
Bowling |
Tuesday |
Public library program and book exchange |
Wednesday |
Drumming teacher to visit |
Thursday |
Water/Park Fun Day - bring a bathing suit and towel |
We currently offer the Summer Rays Learning program at three of our Durham Catholic elementary schools: (this is subject to change)
Yes. Students are required to bring a lunch every day unless noted on the event calendar. A healthy daily snack will be provided.
The program is offered through our Board and the Ministry of Education. It is taught by our qualified teachers and Early Childhood Educators.
A student is invited to participate in the program by recommendation from his/her current Kindergarten teacher and/or Grade 1 teacher.