WRDSB schools Open December 11

Posted December 6, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that its members (teachers and education workers) will participate in another one-day full withdrawal of services (strike-action) at a number of school boards across the province, on December 11, 2019. This one-day strike action does not impact WRDSB schools. Our schools will be open to students […]

VIBE! Thursday, December 12th

Posted December 6, 2019

VIBE is a dance showcase to exhibit the course content and dance works created through the Forest Heights Dance program, both curricular and extra-curricular. It provides an opportunity to develop performance and stage production skills for all of the students involved. VIBE is an outlet for artistic talent and audience entertainment – including some special […]

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

Posted December 6, 2019

Today, December 6, is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal […]

Canadian Blood Services at FHCI

Posted December 6, 2019

We welcome Canadian Blood Services to FHCI on Friday, December 6th.  We are the only school in the region that Canadian Blood Services is willing to run 2 clinics since we ALWAYS fulfill our quota if not exceed it!  It is a strong culture here at Forest Heights and much of it has to do […]

Schools reopen December 5

Posted December 4, 2019

All WRDSB elementary and secondary schools will reopen for students on December 5 following the one-day OSSTF strike. Before and after school programs will reopen and student transportation will operate as normal. We want to thank everyone for their patience during this time.

All schools will be closed on December 4, 2019

Posted December 4, 2019

On Wednesday, December 4, ALL SCHOOLS, both elementary and secondary, will be closed to students.  This includes ALL before and after school childcare programs, extended day childcare programs, Early ON Centres and third-party operated childcare centres.   Bus Transportation will not be in operation and ALL extracurricular activities and evening rental permits are cancelled. This is […]

All schools to close on December 4 in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted November 29, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in public schools where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), […]

OSSTF Announces Full Withdrawal of Services on Wednesday, December 4

Posted November 28, 2019

Full Withdrawal of Services Announced for Wednesday, December 4 by Waterloo secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association (OSSTF) has announced that next Wednesday, December 4, all of its members across the province of Ontario […]

SWKSBS New Boundaries Approved for 2020

Posted November 27, 2019

New Secondary School Boundaries Approved The Waterloo Region District School Board approved new boundaries, effective September 2020, for Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, Forest Heights Collegiate Institute and Huron Heights Secondary School on November 25, 2019. This concluded the Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study. The boundaries will be phased in beginning with the current Grade 8 […]

Update on OSSTF work-to-rule

Posted November 26, 2019

Start of job action by Waterloo secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary Teachers ‘ Federation (OSSTF) will begin labour action in public schools across Ontario on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. We know that as parents and caregivers, […]

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