Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day
Posted September 10, 2019
We want our schools to be safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments that enhance and promote mental health and well-being for our students – each and every one. Suicide touches everyone in our school communities. World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10, and our educators and staff are committed to reducing the risk of suicide […]
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Attendance Message
Posted September 10, 2019
Attendance Message Showing up for all of your scheduled classes has a huge impact on student success. Attendance is a key factor for students to stay engaged in school and on track to graduate. It is important that the main office receives the reason for absences in a timely fashion. Ideally, validation should happen […]
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Night School registration begins September 10
Posted September 9, 2019
Night School is held on Monday and Thursday evenings at Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute and Galt Collegiate Institute Registration begins on September 10 and closes on September 20. For more details, please visit the Night School website. Classes will run from Monday, September 23, 2019 to Monday, January 13, 2020 (subject to sufficient enrolment). Registration […]
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WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Posted September 9, 2019
To mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 8, 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 day today until business resumes on […]
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Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year
Posted September 3, 2019
Dear parents, families and caregivers, It is with great excitement that I welcome you to the 2019-2020 school year. The beginning of a new school year always carries a special feeling of anticipation, hope and opportunity as each student embarks on another year of growing and learning in our schools. To our newest students starting […]
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Take our #FirstDayPhotoChallenge
Posted August 27, 2019
As we get ready for back-to-school, we are doing a flashback campaign to get our community excited for the upcoming school year – and we would love your help. We are challenging our community to dig through old photos, relive your school days, and – of course – share your first day of school style. […]
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Grade 9 Orientation Day – Thursday August 29th, 2019
Posted August 26, 2019
We can’t wait to meet you! Come and check out EDSS! ● Meet new friends ● Meet the Leadership Class ● Receive your timetable ● Find your first class for opening day ● Locate all your classrooms and tour the school ● Pick up your PE uniform and combination lock in advance ● Have snacks […]
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2019-2020 School Year Information Package is now online
Posted August 19, 2019
We’re excited to welcome all our students, from kindergarten to secondary school, back to school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay. Our online parent information package is now updated for the 2019-2020 school year. Please take […]
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