WRDSB Celebrates World Teachers’ Day
Posted October 5, 2021
October 5 is World Teachers’ Day. The theme for World Teachers Day 2021, as selected by UNESCO, is: “Teachers at the heart of education recovery”. This year, we celebrate the teachers who have demonstrated incredible adaptability and commitment to supporting student learning as they have worked through the shifting realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, […]
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October Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted October 4, 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 on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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Preparing to Welcome Volunteers Back to Schools
Posted October 1, 2021
We appreciate and celebrate volunteers in our schools. We know the value they add to a student’s experience and that volunteer contributions are meaningful and impactful. We also know that students, staff and community members are eager to get back to the activities they enjoy. COVID-19 has presented many challenges to typical school operations and […]
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Making a Commitment for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Posted September 30, 2021
Today, students, staff and families across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and participate in Orange Shirt Day. Crissa Hill, Superintendent of Student Achievement & Well-Being, took a few minutes to share her thoughts and hopes for this important day, and the commitment and work […]
Terry Fox Run for the Elementary Remote Learning Program
Posted September 30, 2021
We are so excited to host our inaugural remote learning Terry Fox Run! We can’t wait to build our school community and spirit by coming together to honour Terry’s incredible courage, determination and optimism. When: Our Terry Fox run will take place on Friday October 1, 10:30-11:00. How: An assembly will be live streamed by […]
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Student Vaccination Information
Posted September 29, 2021
As the 2021-22 school year begins, we remain committed to the health, well-being and safety of students, educators, school staff and the broader community. Keeping our schools open this year is our collective priority. Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect everyone from COVID-19. Vaccines help to stop the spread so we can […]
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WRDSB flags remain at half-mast
Posted September 28, 2021
To recognize the importance of Truth and Reconciliation Week and Orange Shirt Day, flags at all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and worksites will be flown at half-mast until the end of day on Monday, October 4, which is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. On […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Posted September 24, 2021
On September 30, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and participate in Orange Shirt Day. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation In June, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new federally-recognized day, as a response to the Truth […]
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Remote Learning Votes 2021
Posted September 21, 2021
Nearly 400 Remote Learning students casting their votes, and hundreds more are learning about this election and the democratic process in Canada. Student Vote Canada 2021! Student Vote is an authentic learning program that provides students with the opportunity to experience the voting process first hand and practice the habits of active and informed citizenship. […]
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Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day
Posted September 10, 2021
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day and serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health touches many in our schools and in our community. We know that as part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to […]
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