Q: What do I need to do need to do just prior to the first day of school? A: The Canadian Section school office opens early for the new school year, typically the first Monday in August. This allows between two and three weeks prior to the first day of school for students. Parents must come into the school to confirm their children's registration. The following items are part of the process: confirmation and changes (if any) of all personal information such as address, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc.; secondary students must have their picture taken for their school identification card; receive bus passes in order to use the bus on the first day of school. Parents must sign for the bus passes.