COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION
Posted February 21, 2021
Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a staff member, last in the Bluevale PS building on February 18th is a probable case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified all high-risk contacts of the presumed case and will provide […]
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Updated Covid-19 Screening Direction for WRDSB Staff, Students and Families
Posted February 19, 2021
Effective February 22, 2021, under the direction of the Ministry of Education, staff and students are required to stay home from school or child care if anyone in their household develops a single symptom of COVID-19. Return to School If the symptomatic individual tests negative for COVID-19 or receives an alternative diagnosis by a health […]
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Free Community Resource Program Workshops from Carizon
Posted February 18, 2021
You’re invited to take part in a series of free workshops from the Community Resource Program at Carizon. These workshops, taking place throughout February and March, aim to help you feel confident and hopeful in your parenting. There are three options to attend each workshop, so please click on the date and time that works […]
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Quadmester Two Report Cards
Posted February 17, 2021
Quadmester two report cards will be sent home with students in Cohort B, period A on Wednesday, February 17 and on Thursday, February 18 for students in Cohort A, period B. Report cards will be mailed to students who are not in the building on Wednesday or Thursday.
Updated Secondary School Quadmester 3 Calendar and Daily Schedule
Posted February 17, 2021
We would like to update secondary school students and families on the details of Quadmester 3, following the announcement from the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, last week, regarding the timing of March Break. Quadmester 3: Updated Overview Schedule Below you will find a calendar to illustrate the consecutive day schedule of Quadmester 3. Please […]
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Supporting Black-Owned Businesses and Bookstores
Posted February 16, 2021
Looking to learn more about the Black community in Waterloo Region and make a difference? One way to do this is by supporting Black-owned businesses in our community and throughout Canada. Whether you’re looking to order something for dinner, or looking to buy a book to expand your own consciousness and understanding, there is a […]
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February 16 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled
Posted February 16, 2021
Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs 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 and will be available to students during […]
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Announcing the Secondary Student Verification Portal
Posted February 12, 2021
We announced last week that as part of our enhanced safety measures for the return to in-person learning, a new step in the daily screening process for secondary students would now have school staff verifying the results of the screener at the beginning of the school day. We are now proud to announce the launch […]
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March Break 2021 postponed until April 12-16
Posted February 11, 2021
Today, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that this year’s normally scheduled March Break would be delayed based on the advice of Public Health officials in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. We recognise the substantial impact this will have on students, staff, and families. The one week break normally scheduled for March […]
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Black Brilliance: Embracing History and Ourselves
Posted February 10, 2021
As part of our ongoing anti-Black racism work, we are hosting our 3rd annual Black History Month event. This event brings together Board trustees, students, staff and members of the African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) community for an opportunity to learn from each other, make connections, build relationships, and celebrate together. This year’s theme […]
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Students Share What Black History Month Means To Them
Posted February 10, 2021
How do you spend Black History Month? Two students, Imani van Gaalen and Rahaf Abdelrahman both from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI), shared their thoughts about how they see this month as an important opportunity for meaningful learning, and commitment to action year-round. Abdelrahman, a Grade 10 student, and van Gaalen, a Grade 11 […]
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Learning Opportunities for Psychology Month in the WRDSB
Posted February 9, 2021
February is Psychology Month and this year, our psychology staff are celebrating by offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members throughout the month. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]
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Explore Your Future: Career Speaker Series
Posted February 9, 2021
The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents/caregivers to participate in the interactive Explore Your Future speaker series starting February 10. This free, virtual series gives our students a chance to learn about their career options and help plan their career pathway. Registration for these events […]
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Thinking Out Loud: Student Survey is Coming
Posted February 8, 2021
Dear Grade 7 to 12 students, We are Tristan John-Jandles and Rowan McDonald, your 2020-21 Student Trustees. Launching this week, we have created a Thoughtexchange survey to help us better understand what you, our peers, currently think we should focus on. Our goal: to better represent you! This survey is exclusively for WRDSB students and is a […]
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Our Digital Story: Listening and Learning
Posted February 8, 2021
Throughout Black History Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is taking time to highlight and remember the ways that African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s past, present and future, while recognizing the responsibility each of us has to become anti-racists and combat systemic anti-Black racism. We recognize that African, Caribbean […]
