Reminder of the Exam Bus Schedule for January 2019!!
Posted January 24, 2019
Please find attached the schedule for the buses running during the exam schedule! Bus Arrangements – January 2019 Exams
Inclement weather decisions during exams
Posted January 24, 2019
Inclement weather can happen at any time, including during exams. We want students and families to know what to expect if weather disrupts the January 25-31 exam schedule. If any WRDSB school bus is cancelled due to weather in any area of the region, ALL exams will move forward by one day. If a severe […]
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School Council Meeting – Monday January 21st, 2019
Posted January 18, 2019
Please find attached a copy of the Agenda for the School Council Meeting on Monday, January 21st, 2019. School Council January 2019 Agenda2
Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day
Posted January 18, 2019
Today marks the second annual Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day at the Waterloo Region District School Board. Educational Assistants (EA) help to deliver educational programs in our schools, while Child Youth Workers (CYW) are mental health professionals who work with troubled children who face a variety of emotional, behavioural or physical […]
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“Accessing Support for Students with Anxiety” Discussion During School Council Meeting – January 21st, 2019
Posted January 14, 2019
Attention Parents and Caregivers, Please see the topic of discussion for the upcoming School Council Meeting below: Barb Shannon our EDSS Social Worker will be talking about the Guide to Accessing Support for Students with Anxiety. With Exams coming up this is a pertinent topic for many parents. For students, anxiety can range from nervousness […]
Announcing the Caregivers’ Guide to Accessing Support for Students with Anxiety
Posted January 10, 2019
For students, anxiety can range from nervousness before a test, to significant struggles in academic, social, emotional, or day-to-day functioning. When families and schools work together to address the physical symptoms, worrying thoughts and avoidance associated with anxiety, we can teach students to face challenging and sometimes fearful situations with success and confidence. The Caregivers’ […]
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Smart Waterloo Region Youth Forum
Posted January 4, 2019
An exciting youth-focused event is coming up, and Smart Waterloo Region needs your help to make it a success. On January 12th the Smart Waterloo Region team will host a Youth Forum at RIM Park. Co-created with the Smart Cities Innovation Council: Youth Unite Here (SCIC YUH) – a group of local youth representatives, the forum will be […]
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Holiday greetings from the WRDSB
Posted December 21, 2018
As we look back at the incredible year we have shared, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the remarkable contributions of every staff member, the accomplishments of our 64,000 students, their families and our community of Waterloo region. I hope that 2019 will be a year filled with energy and enthusiasm as […]