Summer School Registration for 2025

Posted March 18, 2025

Registration for WRDSB Summer School begins this week! Students who have expressed an interest to their Guidance counsellor will have received an email with next steps. In addition, all Google classrooms have received this announcement. Please check out the information below: Summer school runs Monday-Friday, July 2 through 28th inclusive. Two models are available: Asynchronous […]

Commencement Award Applications 2025

Posted March 6, 2025

The Commencement Committee is accepting applications for commencement awards for students graduating in June 2025. The application is located in the Grade 12 Google Classroom under classwork. If you wish to be considered for any bursaries and/or awards given at this year’s commencement ceremony, please complete the application before the end of the day on […]

Information Regarding the 2025 Spring Writing of the Literacy Test for Grade 10 Students

Posted February 21, 2025

On March 18 & 19 and 26 & 27 all Grade 10 students who are taking English semester 2 will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) during the spring administration.  We are setting these times so all students have 150 minutes of writing time if needed.  Students who were previously eligible, but have not yet written the test, or were unsuccessful on their first attempt, will also have an opportunity to write. Students must successfully complete this literacy requirement for the granting of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. 

Key Dates to Note:

    • March (time varies) Periods A, B, C, and D – Grade 10s will be writing the practice test. Instructions will be shared in their English classes.
    • March (time varies) A, B, C, and D – All students writing the test will learn how to write the literacy test using their Chromebooks.
    • March 18 Literacy Test Day (session 1) for students who have an English class in block D.
    • March 19 Literacy Test Day (session 2) for students who have an English class in block D.
    • March 26 Literacy Test Day (session 1) for students who have English classes in block A, B or C.
    • March 27 Literacy Test Day (session 2) for students who have English classes in block A, B or C.
    • March 26 Literacy Test Day for Previously Eligible and e-learning students. They will write both sessions in the morning on this day (session 1 and session 2).

How can I help my student prepare for the OSSLT?

Before the Test

  • Encourage your student to participate in preparation offered by the school.
  • Encourage your student to review the format and tools available by previewing the practice test
  • Encourage your student to try the practice test which can be found at HERE. 
  • Students eligible for special accommodations will be contacted by the Special Education Department in advance of the test.

The Day of the Test

  • Remind your student to be on time to their English class.
  • Ensure your student has a fully charged Chromebook.
  • Encourage your student to take the full amount of allotted time. Each booklet is designed to take 60-75 minutes, but students are allowed to use up to 150 minutes to complete each booklet. They will be given another space to continue to write. 
  • Encourage students to reread and check their work.
  • Some students may want to bring a mouse or headphones.
  • Encourage students to do their best.
  • Remind students to bring a book or asynchronous work to occupy their left over time.

Parents and students interested in learning more about the OSSLT are invited to visit the EQAO website at https://www.eqao.com/the-assessments/osslt/.  If you have any further questions please contact your guidance counsellor or vice principal. 

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April Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted March 26, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]

Introducing the 2025-2026 Student Trustees Who Aim to Make Change

Posted March 25, 2025

By Brook Doersam The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to announce our 2025-2026 Student Trustees: Krishna Trivedi and Kinjal Kaur. WRDSB students elected Trivedi and Kaur in a February election. Both student trustees said they feel honoured to serve the WRDSB student body. They are also excited to fulfil their roles when […]

The Collaborative Nature of Music

Posted March 25, 2025

Music can be many things. It can be emotive, transformative, and expressive. In addition to all of these qualities, when it comes to our schools, music is also collaborative. In partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Music and the Penderecki String Quartet, students from Eastwood, Grand River, and Waterloo Collegiate Institutes attended a two-day […]

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 21, 2025

Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960.  This day serves […]

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

Posted March 21, 2025

Today, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. About World Down Syndrome Day World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. March 21 (3.21) was chosen […]

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

Posted March 21, 2025

  Today, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. About World Down Syndrome Day World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. March 21 (3.21) was […]

That Time of Year – A WRDSB Student Poem | #StudentVoice

Posted March 20, 2025

March 20 is the first official day of spring! To help celebrate the transition, WRDSB student Ivy has created a poem titled “That time of year.” Ivy’s poem reminds us of the opportunities that come with each seasonal transition in the year and pause for a moment, to take a moment to take it all […]

March 20 is French Language Day

Posted March 20, 2025

Today is French Language Day. Established by the United Nations in 2010, French Language Day celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the history, culture and use of the French language worldwide. French Language in the WRDSB In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are proud […]

Reflecting on Black History Month in the WRDSB

Posted March 19, 2025

Every day, we strive to recognize and celebrate Black Brilliance in our schools and classrooms. February was Black History Month and provides an opportunity to put a spotlight on the work taking place across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). We want to share just a snippet of the incredible things that happened this […]

Share Your Thoughts – Mental Health and Addiction Strategy

Posted March 18, 2025

The Ministry of Education recognizes the importance of student well-being as a requirement for academic achievement. The WRDSB Mental Health and Addictions Strategy As a result, they require every school board in Ontario to have a three-year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy. These plans guide our work around student mental health and well-being across the […]

Monday, March 31 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted March 18, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families from March to June 2025

Posted March 17, 2025

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 (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]

Interim Reports and Meet the Teacher Night – Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

Posted March 17, 2025

Interim report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, March 26. If your student has an office homeroom, please have them pick up their report card from the main office. We invite you to join us for an opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and discuss their progress at our Meet the Teacher Night. Event […]

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