Mid Point Student Progress Communication: Quadmester Two
Posted December 13, 2020
On Wednesday, December 16th we will reach the midpoint of Quadmester 2. This year there will be four formal report cards at the end of each quadmester. It is also best practice that we communicate with parents/students information about a student’s progress. This will not be a formal report, but parents should expect an email […]
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Around the Clock Support Schools Can Count On | WRDSB 2020 Champions
Posted December 11, 2020
Whenever we experience a turbulent or uncertain time, we look for someone to ground us, steer, and guide us as we stay on course. For the WRDSB, Bill Lemon has been the guiding force that has helped us navigate welcoming our students back safely and managing Covid-19. Lemon, superintendent of student achievement and well-being, in […]
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Finding Hope in Art at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute | WRDSB 2020 Champions
Posted December 9, 2020
Student artwork continues to brighten the lives of the community thanks to the efforts of Melanie Kloet, art teacher at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute (FHCI) in Kitchener. In the earliest days of the pandemic and emergency school closures, Kloet was focused on how to help those hardest hit. She developed a plan to safely share […]
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Leading by example at Huron Heights SS | WRDSB 2020 Champions
Posted December 5, 2020
On any given day, you can find Jeff Klinck walking the halls of Huron Heights Secondary School in Kitchener greeting his students and sharing a laugh or two with his staff. His work as a principal and devoted leader has caught the attention of his educators Kim Clegg, Jennifer Diebolt, and Jamie Reaburn, who all […]
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Posted December 4, 2020
To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Sunday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the […]
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Call for Committee Members: SRO program and WRDSB/WRPS relationship
Posted December 3, 2020
The Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for current WRDSB students, parents/caregivers and teachers to apply to join the Committee on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and the Relationship between the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) The committee will […]
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Keeping the Music Alive at Millen Woods PS | WRDSB 2020 Champions
Posted December 2, 2020
Music is in the air, classrooms and hallways at Millen Woods Public School in Waterloo thanks to the dedication of music teacher Niki Kazemzadeh. Her work caught the attention of Heather Berry, a safe and healthy schools consultant with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), who nominated her to be one of our WRDSB […]
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Future Grade Nines: What You Need to Know
Posted December 1, 2020
Every year, thousands of students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) make the transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9, entering the next stage of their learning journey. From choosing courses to understanding graduation requirements, there is a lot involved in making this next step.
To help you with this transition, we’ve collected all the relevant information in one location. Click the button below to find out what you need to know.
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If you still have questions after reading through the page linked above, please reach out to the BCI guidance department for more information.
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December 1 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled
Posted December 1, 2020
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Action Item: Responsible Use and Media Release Forms
Posted November 24, 2020
At the beginning of each year, students are required to complete a number of forms for student safety. This year, the Responsible Use Policy (RUP form) and Media Release forms are available on School Day. Forms are necessary for both In-Person students and Distance Learners. If you have not completed the Responsible Use Policy (RUP […]
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Spirit Wear is in!
Posted November 23, 2020
Spirit wear! It’s in – we need to organize and then deliver to your classes. This will take a little bit of time, but you will get it soon.
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 […]
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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 […]
