École St. Matthew’s School
119 Cowan Avenue, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, A1E 4W4
Phone: (709)745-1513 Fax: (709)745-3618
A team learning & growing together with compassionate hearts,
innovative minds, and community spirit!
Welcome to École St. Matthew’s School Web Site
You will find here links to the school district and the department of education which will allow you to be better informed on the umbrella policies that govern our school. You will also find current information on school events, important dates and even school council contact information.
Please accept our best wishes for a successful school year as we all Strive for Excellence.
Yours in education,
Charmayne Rumbolt - Principal
Allison North - Assistant Principal
Daily School Schedule
08:10 - School doors open
08:30 - Classes begin
10:30 - Recess begins
10:45 - Recess ends
11:45 - Lunch
12:35 - Classes resume
02:35 - Dismissal
(Staggered Dismissal Schedule)
Dates to Note
2023-2024 School Calendar with Days of the Cycle
Monday 20 November
Professional Learning Day for teachers; no classes for students
Friday 24 November
Silly Squad Tiger Spirit Day; spare change collected to support families during holiday season
Friday 1 December
Term 1 Reports released
Monday 4 December
OPTIS Home-School Meeting Scheduler opens at 9:00 am
Wednesday 6 December
OPTIS Home-School Meeting Scheduler closes at NOON
Thursday 7 December
Home-School Interviews, early dismissal begins at 11:15 am
Friday 15 December
1st Kinderstart Session; no classes for Kindergarten students
Wednesday 20 December
Final day of classes prior to holiday break, early dismissal begins at 11:15 am
Tuesday 2 January
School reopens (Day 5 on 7-day Cycle)