Celebrating Our Graduates in the Time of COVID-19

Posted November 26, 2020

Graduating from secondary school has always represented a milestone achievement. The culmination of more than a decade of learning, growing and hard work in pursuit of personal growth and accomplishment. In the time of a global pandemic, taking time to recognize and celebrate graduates in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is more important […]

Give the Gift of WEFI

Posted November 25, 2020

2020 has been a year unlike any other. Our daily lives have changed in ways we could never have imagined and we have all faced new, greater challenges. This includes those in our community who are in need – the barriers they faced before the pandemic, have grown exponentially. More than ever before, they need […]

Quad Two Information for Students and Parents

Posted November 20, 2020

We would like to thank our students and parents for their support in launching Quadmester Two learning!  Students are certainly doing their very best to adhere to all safety protocols while at school, and we recently hosted two school-wide, virtual assemblies to remind students of some important safety and learning information.   Here is the information […]

Monday, November 23, 2020 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted November 18, 2020

Monday, November 23, 2020 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, both in-person or virtually. All board operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs are closed. All staff will engage in a full day of professional learning focused on Student Achievement and Well-being in addition […]

New Approach to Severe Weather Days

Posted November 17, 2020

During severe weather conditions, we may need to cancel buses or close schools for the safety of our students and staff. In past years, the cancellation of buses has not automatically resulted in school closures, however, this year that is changing with the launch of Weather Impacted Distance Learning Days. On days when buses are […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Posted November 16, 2020

We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 15 to 21, 2020. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]

Let’s Connect: Tell Us How You Are Doing

Posted November 16, 2020

Dear Families and Students, As we begin Quadmester 2 in our secondary schools and elementary schools prepare progress reports, we are taking this opportunity to hear from you. This year, we will be connecting with you at different points during the school year. The purpose of these check-ins is to understand how you and your […]

Attention all 2019/20 Graduates

Posted November 16, 2020

The night of your graduation celebration is fast approaching and we want to make sure you have everything you need to make it a special occasion. During the week of November 23rd, Graduates, or a designate, will be able to pick up their diploma, any awards they have received, a Commencement ceremony program, and, if […]

Welcome to Quadmester Two!

Posted November 15, 2020

Just a reminder that Quadmester Two begins on Monday, November 16th with all students starting Course 1.  On Monday, Cohort A students will be in-class and Cohort B students will be learning from home. Course 1 Teachers have provided all students with information that they need for Course 1, including room number and how to log-in […]

Addressing Anxiety in Children with Parents for Children’s Mental Health

Posted November 12, 2020

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health are proud to announce the Parenting Essentials webinar, open to any parents, and caregivers, interested in learning more about supporting kids in coping with their intense emotions. About the Webinar Need more tips on how to support your worried child? This webinar […]

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