Northport Elementary School

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06/05/2026
đź’™ Today is World Clubfoot Day đź’™June 3rd marks World Clubfoot Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about clubfoot an...
06/03/2026

đź’™ Today is World Clubfoot Day đź’™

June 3rd marks World Clubfoot Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about clubfoot and celebrating the children, families, healthcare professionals, and advocates who help ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. The date was chosen to honour the birthday of Dr. Ignacio Ponseti (1914–2009), whose groundbreaking Ponseti Method transformed the treatment of clubfoot around the world.

Clubfoot is one of the most common musculoskeletal birth conditions, affecting approximately 200,000 babies worldwide each year. It occurs when one or both feet are turned inward and downward at birth. With early diagnosis and treatment, children with clubfoot can grow up to run, play, participate in sports, and live active, healthy lives.

The Ponseti Method, now considered the gold standard of treatment, uses gentle stretching, casting, and bracing to correct clubfoot without major surgery. When properly applied, it is highly effective and has changed the lives of countless children and families around the world.

Today, we celebrate resilience, raise awareness, and recognize the importance of early access to treatment and support.

đź’™ Every child deserves the chance to take their first steps with confidence.

🌟 Celebrating Our Incredible EA Team! 🌟Today we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the amazing Educational...
06/03/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our Incredible EA Team! 🌟
Today we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the amazing Educational Assistants in our school community. Every single day, they show up with patience, compassion, and unwavering dedication to supporting our students—meeting them where they are and helping them grow, succeed, and shine. 💙
Whether it’s offering a helping hand, encouraging a student through a tough moment, or celebrating the smallest victories, our EAs make a meaningful difference in ways that often go unseen—but are always deeply felt.
And we LOVE seeing their team spirit shine through in their t-shirts that say “tEAm first-then” 🙌
Thank you for the heart, the care, and the incredible hard work you bring to our school each day. We are so lucky to have such an exceptional team supporting our students! ✨

What an incredible evening at Northport's Art Night!Our hallways were filled with creativity, imagination, and the amazi...
05/29/2026

What an incredible evening at Northport's Art Night!

Our hallways were filled with creativity, imagination, and the amazing talents of our Cougar students. It was wonderful to see so many families exploring the artwork, celebrating student achievement, and enjoying time together as a school community.

A huge thank you goes out to all of the staff members who helped make this event possible, especially those who took on the planning, organization, setup, and countless behind-the-scenes tasks that brought the evening to life. Your dedication to creating meaningful experiences for our students is truly appreciated.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the volunteers from Southampton Rotary who generously donated their time to provide a delicious BBQ for our families. Your ongoing support of Northport Elementary School helps strengthen the connections that make our community so special.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make Art Night such a memorable success. We are proud of our students, grateful for our staff, and fortunate to be part of such a supportive Cougar community!

05/28/2026

Come one, come all to our Northport Art Night and Rotary BBQ this evening!

Our hallways are filled with incredible student artwork that showcases the creativity, talent, and hard work of our Cougar family. We invite families to take a stroll through the school and enjoy the amazing displays created by our students.

While you're here, our wonderful Rotary volunteers will be busy flipping burgers and serving up a delicious BBQ. We are incredibly grateful for their ongoing support of our school community.

Bring your family, enjoy some great food, celebrate student creativity, and connect with friends and neighbours. We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Last week, our Grade 4 students had an incredible opportunity to attend the Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival in Ches...
05/25/2026

Last week, our Grade 4 students had an incredible opportunity to attend the Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival in Chesley. Through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interactive learning experiences, students explored the importance of protecting our water, conserving this precious resource, and understanding the science behind how water moves through our environment and communities. The festival's mission is to help students develop an appreciation for water and the environment while inspiring them to become responsible stewards of our natural resources.

A sincere thank you to Mrs. Marlow, Ms. Gordon, and Mrs. Wunsche for organizing and supporting this wonderful learning experience. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the family volunteers who joined us and helped make the day possible. Your support provided our students with a memorable day of learning, exploration, and fun!

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1000 Waterloo Street
Port Elgin, ON
N0H2C2

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Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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