OTIP Teaching Awards nominations now open
Posted January 20, 2017
Do you know a teacher who demonstrates and inspires excellence in their work? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an OTIP teaching award. Each year the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) jointly sponsor the OTIP Teaching Awards, to recognize teachers […]
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REMINDER: safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians
Posted January 19, 2017
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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Army reserve co-op education program Information Night
Posted January 17, 2017
The Canadian Army Reserve offers co-operative education opportunities to Waterloo Region students in order to introduce young Canadians to the diverse career opportunities within the Canadian Armed Forces. The Militia co-op program includes basic military training, first-aid, navigation, field craft, career awareness, communication, self-defense and training in the operation of military equipment. The Application process […]
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WCSSAA games Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Posted January 17, 2017
Due to the bus cancellations today all WCSSAA games have been cancelled. An effort to re-schedule these games will be made.
Grade 9 EQAO assessments postponed to tomorrow
Posted January 17, 2017
In light of the decision to cancel transportation due to the current icy conditions, WRDSB Secondary Schools will reschedule any Grade 9 EQAO examinations planned for today to tomorrow. EQAO tests in Grade 9 can be scheduled across a number of days, therefore not every Grade 9 student is affected by the decision to postpone today’s […]
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School buses cancelled; all schools open
Posted January 17, 2017
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. The Education Centre is OPEN.
Reminders of Upcoming Events
Posted January 13, 2017
Happy New Year to our EDSS Lancer Community! Classes have resumed and the school is busy once again. Here are few reminders of upcoming events: 1) Course Promotion has started for September 2017. Staff will be providing students with information about courses they may want to select for next year. This is information […]
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School buses cancelled
Posted January 11, 2017
Due to the current icy road conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. All schools are open and extended day childcare programs are open. Parents and students should take care getting to school. If you judge it is not safe to do so, […]