What Learning Will Look Like for Secondary Students in September 2021

Posted June 23, 2021

We look forward to welcoming our secondary students back to learning in September 2021, and want you to know what learning in person at school or remotely at home will look like. In Person Learning (At School) Secondary students who are learning in person at school in September will see some changes from last year. […]

Vaccines available for anyone 12 years of age and older

Posted June 23, 2021

Due to additional capacity, Region of Waterloo Public Health is inviting anyone 12 years of age and older to get vaccinated. As of June 23, anyone 12 years of age and older can use the self-serve option to book their own first-dose appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, residents who are eligible for their second […]

Thinking Out Loud survey results

Posted June 22, 2021

On February 10, our 2020-21 student trustees, Tristan and Rowan, launched Thinking Out Loud, a ThoughtExchange survey to help them better understand and represent their peers. It was created exclusively for WRDSB students in Grades 7 to 12 to collect open and honest feedback. In addition, it provided all students with a safe, confidential space […]

Information for Grad Photos from LifeTouch

Posted June 21, 2021

Hello families, As we come to the end of this challenging school year, Lifetouch would like to provide an update about our plans going into the summer. Under Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen indoor photography remains prohibited until the province progresses into Step 2 of the plan. That is expected to happen in early July. Once […]

Important Computer Account Message for Graduates and Any Students Leaving EDSS

Posted June 18, 2021

All graduating students, and any students leaving EDSS at the end of this school year, will lose access to their G Suite for Education accounts and data (including Google Drive files and email) over the summer and the accounts will be closed. It is strongly recommended that these students back up all documents and emails to […]

Summer School Update

Posted June 18, 2021

This message is for families who have already registered their child for our Summer School program. Registration for Summer School has closed. Please speak to your school administrator if you have any questions. Dear Summer School Families, We would like to thank you for registering your child for Summer School this year. We are currently […]

EDSS Resource Collection – June 2021

Posted June 18, 2021

Dear Students and Families,    We are pleased to share our year end plan for the return of loaned items (textbooks, musical instruments, art supplies, etc.) and Chromebooks for those students not returning to EDSS or a school within the WRDSB in September.     All grade 12 students who have booked an appointment time for […]

Student’s Hair On The Line for Rainbow Railroad

Posted June 18, 2021

Anna Wienburg, a Grade 12 student at Bluevale Collegiate Institute (BCI) in Waterloo, is putting her hair on the line to raise funds for Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps LGBTQI people seek safe haven from violence and persecution. Wienburg pledged to shave off all her hair if she hit the initial goal of $1,000. […]

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