A Letter of Support to WRDSB Families
Posted March 22, 2020
Dear WRDSB Families, We are writing to you at the end of what has been a very different March break, one that we could never have imagined only a few weeks ago. We would like to share with you some of the work the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is doing, and will be […]
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Ministry of Education launches Learn at Home
Posted March 21, 2020
Today, the Premier of Ontario and Minister of Education announced the first phase of Learn at Home (Apprendre à la maison), a new online portal that will provide resources for families, so students can continue their education while schools are closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. The at-home activities offered by Learn at Home […]
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You Can Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Posted March 20, 2020
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to work closely with Region of Waterloo Public Health, as we respond to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. We have compiled a number of resources, obtained from ROW Public Health and Public Health Ontario, intended to provide information to WRDSB families as you make decisions about your […]
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Update on Student Learning During School Closure
Posted March 18, 2020
Dear WRDSB Families, The health, safety and well-being of students and staff is our highest priority. We continue to receive advice from our Public Health agencies and direction from the Ministry of Education related to COVID-19. OSSLT and EQAO Provincial Assessments Effective today, March 17, 2020, the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), which is […]
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WRDSB schools closed March 14 through April 5
Posted March 12, 2020
Based on advice from Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the experts at the COVID-19 Command Table, the Minister of Education has issued a Ministerial Order to close all publicly funded schools in Ontario for two weeks following March break, in response to the emergence in Ontario of COVID-19. This order […]
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March Break Message from the Director
Posted March 12, 2020
Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Caregivers, As next week is the March Break, and I know many of our families and staff will be using this time for a well-deserved break, I felt it important to reach out with some important messaging given recent announcements regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our local and Provincial health officials continue […]
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Considerations Regarding March Break and COVID-19
Posted March 12, 2020
The safety, health and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. We appreciate that parents and caregivers may have questions about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the upcoming March Break, considering some of our families and staff may be embarking on international trips. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is actively […]
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Commencement Awards – June 2020
Posted March 11, 2020
All graduating students interested in applying for Commencement awards:
In light of Covid-19, we had to delay accepting award applications. We are happy to announce that we are accepting them again! Please submit your application to darryl_keirstead@wrdsb.ca on or before June 30.
In order for you to eligible, the following items are necessary:
1) You must be officially graduating this year. Students that graduated last year are not eligible.
2) This form must be typed, printed and signed.
3) All applicable questions must be answered.
Your ability to complete the form properly has an impact on your eligibility.
Before you submit your application, please carefully review the following checklist:
- Did you check off the awards you’re applying for?
- Did all your information fit in the boxes on the printed copy? (i.e. no words are cut off)
- Did you total your hours accurately?
- Did you sign the application?
If you have any questions please email Mr. Keirstead at darryl_keirstead@wrdsb.ca
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Update on Immunization of School Pupil’s Act
Posted March 10, 2020
Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services is postponing the annual enforcement of the Immunization of School Pupil’s Act (RSO 1990) and its activities for the current school year. The suspensions for elementary students set to start on March 25, 2020, and on April 29, 2020, for secondary students will not take place. Public […]
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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Help Shape the WRDSB’s Online Presence
Posted March 10, 2020
There’s less than one week left to make your voice heard! The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is redesigning our websites. As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure our families, students and staff are able to effectively find the information they need and access the services the WRDSB offers, we are asking for […]
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Parents
Posted March 9, 2020
The safety, health and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. We appreciate that parents and caregivers may have questions about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how this will be managed in schools. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is actively involved in communication with Region of Waterloo Public Health and […]
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OSSTF announces next phase of job action
Posted March 9, 2020
Since November 26, 2019, members of the Ontario Secondary Teachers Federation (OSSTF) have participated in job action. In Waterloo Region District School Board, OSSTF represents secondary teachers, occasional teachers, custodial and maintenance workers, educational support staff, professional student services personnel and supervision monitors and cafeteria assistants. We know that as parents and caregivers, it is […]
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Week at a Glance: March 9-13, 2020
Posted March 8, 2020
We know that communication during work-to-rule and strike days can be overwhelming. To help our families, we created a calendar for this week as a reference, to help explain what days schools are open and what programs are operating. Monday, March 9 All schools (JK-Grade 12) open All rental permits cancelled No elementary extracurricular activities […]
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Coronavirus Update
Posted March 5, 2020
Dear Families and Caregivers, As you may know, today there was confirmation of the region’s first case of COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus in Waterloo region. We know that many families continue to feel some anxiety about this illness. It is important to note that Waterloo Region Public Health and Emergency Services indicates that […]
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Grad Photos 2019/2020
Posted March 2, 2020
Update: Tomorrow – Tuesday, March 3rd is the last day Prestige Portraits will be at Bluevale. Please sign up in the library for your last chance to have your grad photo taken. The sitting fee is $40.00 tax included. Payment is due at the time of photography. Each sitting includes an 11 x 14″ Graduation Group composite ($25.00 value). […]
