Reminder: Supporting our Staff, Students and Families
Posted March 2, 2021
Dear WRDSB Families, A reminder that tomorrow is your last day to give us feedback on how families and students are doing and if you feel supported as students learn both in-person and online. We are using ThoughtExchange to gather your feedback. You’ll be asked to answer one open-ended question with as many responses as […]
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Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted March 1, 2021
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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Workshop Opportunity: Supporting Children and Teens Through COVID-19 and Beyond
Posted March 1, 2021
Supporting Children and Teens Through the Impacts of the Changing Landscape of the COVID and post-COVID World Presented by the Waterloo Region Family Network in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) Hosted by Lisa Robinson, a registered social worker with Andrea Warnick Consulting, this […]
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Student return to School After Illness Without A COVID-19 Test
Posted February 26, 2021
Recent updates to the Ontario School Screening Tool has created some confusion regarding the return to school process for families who choose not to have their child tested for COVID-19. We hope that this information clarifies the return to school process where the screening tool has indicated that your child should not attend school and […]
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Cancellation of WCSSAA Spring Sports Season
Posted February 26, 2021
As we draw closer to the start of what traditionally would be the Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) spring sports season, we are providing an update on the status of school sports. To align with announcements by Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) and Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA), and […]
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REMINDER: WRDSB hosts 3rd annual Black History Month Event
Posted February 25, 2021
As part of our ongoing anti-Black racism work, we are hosting our 3rd annual Black History Month event. We invite the WRDSB community, including Board trustees, students, staff and members of the African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) community to join us for an opportunity to learn from each other, make connections, build relationships, and […]
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Supporting our Staff, Students and Families
Posted February 24, 2021
Dear WRDSB Families, We are taking this opportunity to connect with you once more to see how families and students are doing and if you feel supported as students learn both in-person and online. As we mentioned last November, we will be checking in with you a few times throughout the year. To connect with […]
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Announcing Voluntary Student COVID-19 Testing
Posted February 23, 2021
On February 16, 2021, the Ministry of Education announced that school boards will undertake asymptomatic targeted testing in at least 5% of the elementary and secondary schools within their jurisdiction each week and are asked to provide this testing opportunity to at least 2% of their student population per week. In WRDSB, testing will be […]
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Course Selections Due Monday, March 1
Posted February 23, 2021
Hello Knights!! Course selections are due MONDAY, MARCH 1st. ALL course codes, instructions and descriptions can be found on our COURSE SELECTION WEBSITE. Please use the Menu button in the top right corner to navigate to the student’s current grade. All materials are located there! Once courses have been selected in MyWay, they are saved […]
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Announcing the Code of Conduct for Parents and Caregivers of Students Learning from a Distance
Posted February 23, 2021
To support our students and staff as they continue distance learning this school year, we are proud to announce the Code of Conduct for Parents and Caregivers of Students Learning from a Distance. These guidelines are designed to ensure a positive experience for all involved in learning from a distance, whether they be members of […]
Student’s Book Supports Anti-Bullying for Pink Shirt Day
Posted February 23, 2021
For Shreya Gupta, being creative comes naturally. When she’s not sketching, painting or reading, she explained there is one place you’ll find her. “On the laptop, just writing some stories for fun.” With a desire to help make a difference for other children, in Canada and around the world, she put her love for writing […]
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Grad Wear is Here!!
Posted February 23, 2021
Grad Wear! Class of 2021 here is your chance to buy some merch! Order through this online store!!
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Pink Shirt Day is February 24
Posted February 22, 2021
On Wednesday, February 24, join us in recognizing Pink Shirt Day. This is a day to stand up against bullying of all kinds. Since March 2020, we have shifted to being online more than ever before. Whether it has been to learn, work, keep in touch with family and friends, or pass the time, our […]
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Changing How History is Taught – All Year Long
Posted February 22, 2021
A passion for history is what brought Chris Ashley to teaching, and it’s what keeps him at it 23 years after he first joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The educator from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI) isn’t shy about the fact that part of his motivation came as a result of […]
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February 22 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled
Posted February 22, 2021
Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care centres co-located in schools and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home […]
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