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Thank you for a wonderful school year

Posted June 30, 2017

It is hard to believe that another academic school year has come and gone. As our students prepare to move on to their next chapter, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the past school year. This year we asked you to help us define what public education in Waterloo region means, by […]

Important information for families regarding opioid-related drug overdoses and deaths

Posted June 29, 2017

This information is shared in cooperation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, Waterloo Regional Police Service, and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. Dear Parents and Caregivers, Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Parenting your child/children is the most important job you will ever experience. As parents and caregivers, it is […]

WRDSB email addresses to change August 21

Posted June 27, 2017

We are excited to announce that the Waterloo Region District School Board is moving its email and calendar platform to Google. Many staff and students are already using G Suite tools on a daily basis. In fact, WRDSB has more than 40,000 users of G Suite in our district today.

As part of this change on Aug. 21, 2017, we will also make our email addresses a lot easier and more intuitive for people. When the switch to Gmail happens, all WRDSB email addresses will switch to end with @wrdsb.ca, just like our website.

Parent resources for summer reading

Posted June 26, 2017

The Ontario Library Association has put together a fun summer reading toolkit for all ages to help students combat academic “summer slide.” The toolkit provides lists of reading programs and engaging reading lists to inspire student summer reading. There is also a quiz for parents to help them determine which summer reading program is most […]

June 2017 Exam Schedule

Posted June 20, 2017

Exams start on June 22nd, 2017. Please look at the schedule and extra information and make note of your exam dates and times. If you have any questions please contact the main office by June 8, 2017. ** Update – we have included for you the exam locations for the exam period.

Summertime sun safety

Posted June 19, 2017

Warm weather has finally arrived in Waterloo region and with it comes a reminder on sun safety. We believe in promoting sun safety through education and working with our community partners, such as Public Health. Creating shaded spaces in our school yards and play areas is a key component of our Sun Safety and Shading […]

Summer school transportation schedules now available

Posted June 16, 2017

Summer school courses at Waterloo Region District School Board secondary schools begin on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. If you are using Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) to attend summer school, the bus schedules and stop locations are now available. Please be at your bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. If you have […]

SPECIAL DAY FOR OUR SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASS!

Posted June 14, 2017

Four of our special education students are graduating June 30, 2017. Their graduation celebration is being held in our beautiful FHCI courtyard today, June 14, 2017. We are excited to be celebrating this special day with our students and their families!

Parent resources for Pride conversations

Posted June 12, 2017

For the month of June, all WRDSB schools and the education centre are flying the Pride flag. Below are some frequently asked questions and resources to help guide conversations for parents and caregivers. Why is my child’s school flying the Pride flag? The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, staff, parents/guardians […]