World Book Day

Posted April 23, 2025

Today, April 23, is World Book Day. World Book Day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to give worldwide promotion of books and authors, and to encourage access to books in all languages and countries. Books at the WRDSB At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we recognize […]

April 22 is Earth Day

Posted April 22, 2025

Today, April 22, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) celebrates Earth Day. Every year more than a billion people recognize Earth Day around the world. It is a day of action to change human behaviour and create global, national, and local policy changes. The environmental stewardship we are challenged to uphold every Earth Day […]

Students Are Invited to Walk for the Earth on April 22

Posted April 17, 2025

On Earth Day, students are invited to Walk for the Earth! This year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) encourages students and families to take part in Walk for the Earth on April 22! Walk for the Earth Spring is the perfect time to […]

Many Moods of Music Concert – Thursday, May 1st to Saturday, May 3rd

Posted April 16, 2025

The Annual Many Moods of Music Concert will be held in the Bluevale cafetorium on Thursday, May 1st, Friday May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd. Doors open at 5:45pm. Show starts at 6:00pm. Tickets can be purchased on School Day in advance for $7 or 4 tickets for $25. Tickets can also be purchased at the door […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in From April to June 2025

Posted April 16, 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 […]

Bluevale Drama Presents “One Stoplight Town”

Posted April 14, 2025

Welcome to One Stoplight Town, where every person and every story matters. Bluevale Collegiate Institute invites you to experience this heartwarming and moving play by Tracy Wells. Set in a small town where life moves at a slower pace, One Stoplight Town weaves together the stories of its residents—young and old—as they navigate love, dreams, […]

Secondary Students Showcase Skills at Electric Vehicle Challenge | #StudentVoice

Posted April 14, 2025

By Ivy and Iva, WRDSB students Thirteen custom electric cars. Thirteen schools across Ontario. Twelve volts and sixty minutes. Who will be victorious? Excitement was in the air. The parking lot was filled with students, teachers and spectators, all excited to see the outcome of the race. Many WRDSB schools participated in the race, including […]

Exam and Evaluation Day Tues. April 15th

Posted April 14, 2025

We would like to remind our families that April 15 is outlined on our School Year Calendar as Exam and Evaluation day. We will be utilizing this day to support student success in the semester two mid-term reporting period. Some students may need to attend in-person for certain learning opportunities (e.g., missed assessments, catching up […]

Inside the Student-Led Movement that is Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators | #StudentVoice

Posted April 11, 2025

Written by Polina, a WRDSB secondary student Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming everything these days—from the way we communicate to the careers we plan to pursue one day. But in a world racing toward a tech-driven future, a critical question remains: Are our future generations ready to lead in that world? Youth Tech Labs is […]

Exploring Pathways Through Experiential Opportunities

Posted April 11, 2025

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we believe in the power of experiential learning to transform students’ educational journeys, and the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program is the perfect vehicle for this type of learning. Students in the SHSM program from Grand River Collegiate Institute, Eastwood Collegiate Institute and Forest Heights Collegiate […]

April 9 is the International Day of Pink

Posted April 8, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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 […]

World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month

Posted April 1, 2025

This April, across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) we are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month. World Autism Awareness Day In 2007, the United Nations designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. The goal of this day is to increase autism awareness and acceptance around the world. In the […]

WRDSB Celebrates Sikh Heritage Month 2025

Posted April 1, 2025

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. WRDSB […]

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility

Posted March 31, 2025

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate: Two spirit people Transgender people Gender nonconforming people 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 […]

WRDSB Student Trustee Collects Books in Support of Expanded Literacy Education

Posted March 27, 2025

Feiyang Luo created a book drive to help inmates access the world through books. The Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHCI) student and Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Student Trustee for the 2024-25 school year, set up this drive so inmates could access educational materials, including books. In 2022, he partnered with fellow students and […]

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