Teen Mental Health Virtual Event Recording
Posted July 15, 2021
Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Well-being of Teens What Do They Need To Do Well? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH) are proud to present this recording from a virtual event hosted in May. The virtual event focused on how we can support our teenage children […]
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Congratulations to the 2020-21 Linda Fabi Bursary recipients
Posted July 6, 2021
At the June 28 Board Meeting, eight secondary school students were awarded the 2020-21 Linda Fabi Bursary. Asha Adderley of Grand River Collegiate Institute Cody Bacher of Southwood Secondary School Tyler Benninger of Eastwood Collegiate Institute Thomas Borta of Grand River Collegiate Institute Maxim Clayton of Preston High School Joshua Dardarian of Jacob Hespeler Secondary […]
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Wrapping Up the 2020-2021 School Year
Posted July 5, 2021
The past year was full of change and uncertainty and our Trojan staff, students and community stood tall to face all the challenges. We are so proud of you all! We congratulate the graduating class of 2021 and we were so happy that we were able to celebrate your accomplishments with you in June! Congratulations […]
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Welcome to Summer School for Secondary Students
Posted July 2, 2021
Hello, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Secondary Students! If you are registered to take a summer school class this year, we are excited to continue our learning together. The information below will help you have a strong start with your summer school class. Secondary Summer School Classes If your summer school class is with […]
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Enrolled in Summer School?
Posted July 2, 2021
Important information for students enrolled in summer school courses in July and August (both WRDSB and other boards) FOUND HERE. Note that all summer school communication will be directly with your online teacher – continue to monitor your WRDSB school email and log into your courses via Brightspace (available through the Virtual Learning tab in […]
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Summer Resources and Community Supports for Families
Posted June 30, 2021
As our students and families prepare for a well-deserved summer break, after an extraordinarily challenging school year, we want you to know that resources and support are available during the summer months. Mental Health Non-Crisis Phone and Virtual Support The 2020-21 school year continued to have many changes and challenges for students, parents and caregivers. […]
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Announcing the 2021-2026 Accessibility Plan
Posted June 29, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to announce the release of our latest Multi-Year Accessibility plan, which outlines our plans to meet our obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), and outlines our recent achievements in this important work over the past few years. The WRDSB 2021-2026 Accessibility […]
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Next Director of Education Announced by the the Board of Trustees
Posted June 28, 2021
Trustees of the Waterloo Region District School Board are pleased to announce the appointment of jeewan chanicka as the new Director of Education to the Board, effective August 3, 2021. Speaking on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Chairperson Joanne Weston noted: The Board of Trustees was impressed with, and grateful for, the quality of […]
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Students Share What Canada Means to Them
Posted June 28, 2021
Lorna Hundt, chief executive officer of Great Canadian Holidays Inc., was determined to let this year’s winners of the My Canada Project writing contest know just how proud she was. As public health guidelines would not allow for the usual gathering to celebrate the Grade 8 students’ achievements, she brought the ceremony to them. “We […]
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Get to Know the Human Rights Branch
Posted June 28, 2021
Earlier this month, we announced the new Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department. This week, we are profiling the third of three branches within the department: the Human Rights Branch. Human Rights Branch Students, staff, Trustees, parents/caregivers and other Board community members have the right to inclusive and respectful learning and working environments free from […]
