Advisory on school trips overseas
Posted November 11, 2016
With deep regret the Waterloo Region District School Board has made the decision to cancel all previously scheduled travel to Belgium and France. We understand the disappointment this decision causes our students, staff and families. Our primary concern is always the safety and security of our students and staff – each and every one. We […]
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Families in a Digital World – Digital Citizenship Summit
Posted October 21, 2016
Curious about how teachers use technology in class to engage students and how you can follow their learning online? Are you looking for more information on our Grade 9 students receiving Chromebooks? Find out answers to these questions and more at the Digital Citizenship Summit. This event for families whose children attend our schools will focus […]
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EQAO cancels online OSSLT
Posted October 20, 2016
Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, EQAO cancelled today’s online OSSLT. We are working with EQAO to determine the next steps and we will share further information online as soon as it becomes available. Students work hard to prepare for this assessment and we apologise for the inconvenience this decision has caused. For more information please visit http://bit.ly/2e4FRq4 […]
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We Day Toronto 2016 – Livestream
Posted October 19, 2016
Starting at 9:00 a.m., you can watch the We Day concert LIVE: www.mtv.ca/WEDay
Be sure to follow along and interact with us on Twitter using the hashtag #WeDayWRDSB.
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EDSS Commencement – Friday, October 21st
Posted October 18, 2016
Attention Graduates of 2016! The Waterloo Region District School Board and The Principal and Faculty of Elmira District Secondary School cordially invite the graduates and their parents to our 77th Annual Commencement Exercises to be held in the EDSS Gymnasium Friday, October 21, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there and […]
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The OSSLT is going online
Posted October 17, 2016
The Waterloo Region District School Board will be participating in the online pilot for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). On October 20, each of our secondary schools will be participating in the online test in different ways. In some schools, all Grade 10 students will participate; other schools will have small groups of […]
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Additional safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians
Posted October 17, 2016
As part of our system goals to supporting student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB. 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 and objectives of […]
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Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) applications due today
Posted October 14, 2016
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and community members to apply for positions on the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee. The mandate for the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent engagement to the WRDSB Communicate with and […]
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