Celebrating National AccessAbility Week 2025

Posted May 26, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. This week, we are recognizing National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code, “Disability” covers a broad range and degree of conditions, some visible and some not visible. A disability may have been: Present […]

EDSS Robotics Team Reaches New Depths

Posted May 22, 2025

There was an air of excitement as the Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS) Robotics Team gathered recently to learn about this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition theme.  The EDSS Robotics team is made up of 43 students, three dedicated teachers, and a network of industry mentors and sponsors. When this year’s theme, REEFSCAPE, was announced, the […]

Accessibility Needs for Commencement Ceremony Reminder!!

Posted May 21, 2025

Congratulations Graduates and Your Families! We are so looking forward to celebrating your great achievement at our commencement ceremony on June 25th! In order for everyone to be able to fully participate and to have graduates’ important friends and family share in their special day, we want to make sure that the venue at the Woolwich Memorial Center is accessible […]

WRDSB is Uniting Our Superpowers to Support KidsAbility

Posted May 20, 2025

To finish off the 2024-25 school year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is partnering with KidsAbility to support children and youth in Waterloo Region. As the school year comes to an end, there is still time to make a positive difference in our community. We hope you’ll join us in getting active and […]

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Posted May 16, 2025

May 17 is recognized as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This day was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by: Two Spirit Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex people All other people with diverse: Sexual orientations Gender identities or expressions Sex characteristics Also on May 17, […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in May and June 2025

Posted May 16, 2025

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]

Celebrating World Education Support Personnel Day

Posted May 16, 2025

May 16 is World Education Support Personnel Day. Join us in celebrating the important role support staff hold within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). From the school office to the Director’s office, WRDSB support staff are vital members of our school communities and education teams and are key to student success. Every day, […]

Opening on May 20: Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey

Posted May 14, 2025

The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey opens on May 20 for Grade 4-12 students. The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey The WRDSB wants to better understand the areas of child development that contribute to students’ well-being, health and school success. The SCIS survey asks students about their thoughts, feelings and experiences […]

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