safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians
Posted December 7, 2016
As one of our operational goals to support student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB on #BellLetsTalk Day. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals […]
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UPDATED: Advisory on school trips overseas
Posted November 28, 2016
Update: Monday, November 28, 2016 The WRDSB has concluded its review of the decision to cancel scheduled trips to Belgium and France. Our decision-making in this process has reflected our desire to assure the safety and security of every traveler. As part of our review we considered information from a range of sources including: Veterans […]
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The Best of England: March 10-17, 2016
Posted November 24, 2016
This year, the English Department has organized a very special event. Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in The Best of England March Break 2017 Tour. The departure date has been scheduled for March 10, 2017 with a return date of March 17, 2016. The Best of England Tour includes the Bath/Stratford […]
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Have your say: vote on WRDSB purpose statement
Posted November 23, 2016
We’re looking for some help. We need your ideas, whether you are a student, a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a bank clerk or a bus driver. We want to hear from everyone. And it’s an important job.
We want you to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about.
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You Are Invited: Grade 8 Open House December 1st, 2016
Posted November 22, 2016
Timetable for December 1st 2016 5:45 – 6:30pm ESL information session … in the Library (4-7) 6:30 – 6:45pm Arrival, Welcome & Introduction – Pick up your passport (Cafeteria) 6:45 – 8:00pm Passport Pick-up: Collect passport “stamps”(on the left) as you move through the school to look at displays and speak with staff. 7:15 – […]
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UPDATED: Advisory on school trips overseas
Posted November 21, 2016
Update: Monday, November 21, 2016 Waterloo Region District School Board staff provided an update to trustees tonight on the status of the review into the decision to cancel all previously scheduled travel to Belgium and France. No decisions have yet been taken. However, we expect to be able to confirm of the outcome of the […]
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Interim Report Cards
Posted November 21, 2016
Semester 1, Interim Report Cards, will be distributed to students on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Parents/guardians are asked to sign the Response Form and have their child(ren), return it to their homeroom teacher by Tuesday, November 29, 2016.
Changes to WiFi access: go WRDSB Secure to maintain access
Posted November 21, 2016
On January 3, 2017, WRDSB is introducing changes to the filtering of internet content on our password-free wireless network, WRDSB Wireless. These changes mean that if you continue to connect using WRDSB Wireless you will no longer be able to access some popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Vimeo. You can continue to […]
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Digital Citizen Summit is almost here
Posted November 16, 2016
Less than two weeks to go – sign up today! Curious about how teachers use technology in class to engage students and how you can follow their learning online? Are you looking for more information on our Chromebook initiative? Wondering how to make sure your children are behaving safely online? Find out answers to these […]
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Annual School Councils’ Report shows community engagement in our schools
Posted November 15, 2016
The 2015-16 Annual School Councils’ Report was presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, November 14th. Every school council submits their own report to the Waterloo Region District School Board near the end of the school year. The report outlines their engagement with the needs and desires of their own school community. […]
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