Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2023

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Español Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The Waterloo Region District School […]

April 12 is the International Day of Pink

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by […]

Talking about Mental Health: A Message from Director chanicka

Dear WRDSB community, As a district, one of our core priorities is to address mental health and well-being. Through many platforms and interactions, many of you have shared your concerns about the mental health and well-being for your children. Some of you have disclosed that you, yourself may be in need of support, or know […]

Instructional Support and Evaluation Days – April 19th & 20th, 2023

We would like to remind our families that Wednesday, April 19th & Thursday April 20th are Instructional Support and Evaluation Days. On these days, students may complete work remotely from home.  Teachers will communicate expectations for these days to their students and notify specific students if in-person attendance is required.  Students that attend in-person will follow a regular, daily […]

WRDSB Celebrates Sikh Heritage Month

April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. More than 500,000 Sikh people live in Canada, the second-largest Sikh population in the world. Celebrated in Ontario since 2013 and across Canada since 2019, this month recognizes the significant contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to the social, economic, political and cultural fabric of the country. Facts […]

April Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

Vaping and Cannabis Education for WRDSB Parents and Caregivers

As vaping and the use of cannabis continues to rise in popularity among teens, we want to equip our parents and caregivers with the necessary information to understand the risks of this trend. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), along with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services, is hosting family information […]

World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month

This April, we are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This month and every month, we recognize the importance of accepting and supporting those on the Autism Spectrum so they can reach their full potential in school and in life. World Autism Awareness Day […]

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate two spirit, transgender, gender nonconforming and nonbinary people. It is also a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Trans-identifying people face ongoing pressure to change or conform in order to validate their identities. Over […]

WRDSB welcomes two new Student Trustees for 2023-24 school year

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to announce two new Student Trustees elected for the 2023-24 school year. Abdullah Awan and Casper Dong were elected during a student election in February 2023. As WRDSB continues to develop student-centred plans and programs to foster connection and belonging in our schools, Student Trustees play […]

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