Weekend School Cancellations
Posted December 16, 2016
Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, schools will be closed this weekend. The international language programs are cancelled. All school rentals are cancelled and organizers will receive an email detailing cancellation procedures.
Dec 15: Night School & Evening Rentals Cancelled
Posted December 15, 2016
Due to the ongoing and deteriorating weather conditions, the Waterloo Region District School Board is advising: That students be released from schools at any time if parents judge it safe to pick up and return home; Extended Day Programs will run as normal, but parents are encouraged to pick up children as soon as it is […]
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Dec 15 – All school buses cancelled, schools are open
Posted December 15, 2016
Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE OPEN.
All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.
Education Centre is OPEN.
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REMINDER: Have your say. Vote on WRDSB purpose statement!
Posted December 8, 2016
We’re looking for some help. We need your ideas, whether you are a student, a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a bank clerk or a bus driver. We want to hear from everyone. And it’s an important job. We want you to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School […]
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safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians
Posted December 7, 2016
As one of our operational goals to support student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB on #BellLetsTalk Day. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals […]
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EDSS Skills Canada Supports MennoHomes Community Project
Posted November 30, 2016
PHOTO CREDIT (Whitney Neilson Woolwhich Observer) CONGRATULATIONS to : EDSS Skills Canada Club students who completed their community project for MennoHomes Inc. Local company owners & representatives donated materials and their time to assist the students in the construction of a shed. The proceeds from the sale of the shed will be used by MennoHomes […]
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UPDATED: Advisory on school trips overseas
Posted November 28, 2016
Update: Monday, November 28, 2016 The WRDSB has concluded its review of the decision to cancel scheduled trips to Belgium and France. Our decision-making in this process has reflected our desire to assure the safety and security of every traveler. As part of our review we considered information from a range of sources including: Veterans […]
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THE EDSS YOUTH PLAYERS PRESENTS ‘Peter & Wendy’
Posted November 24, 2016
The EDSS Youth Players presents ‘Peter & Wendy’ a family musical version of Peter Pan. December 1, 2, & 3 at 7:30 pm and December 3 at 1:30. Cost: child $5, students and seniors $7, general admission $10 and special Saturday family matinee ticket $15. Tickets available from cast and crew members or on performance […]
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