Attendance Reminder
Posted September 26, 2024
Dear Parents, caregivers and students of EDSS As we all know, attendance is a key factor for students to stay engaged in school and on track to graduate. In Ontario, school attendance is mandatory until the age of 18 and schools are responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records and to work with families to support […]
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Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety
Posted September 25, 2024
The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity—safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in the […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30
Posted September 24, 2024
On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]
Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, September 25th
Posted September 23, 2024
Blended Learning Day Information Blended Learning Days are on the following dates, Wednesday September 25, 2024 Wednesday December 04, 2024 Wednesday February 26, 2025 Wednesday May 07, 2025 Secondary teachers will be engaging in Professional Development to support the expansion of de-streaming and single streaming. For students, these days will be similar to our Instructional […]
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Data Verification Forms
Posted September 20, 2024
Dear parent and caregiver, As part of the school year start-up, parents and caregivers are asked to review information for the upcoming school year. To support your student’s safety, we ask that you review the data verification form that your student(s) recieved in their first period class (students with a first period spare or OFFICE […]
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Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day
Posted September 17, 2024
Today is Information Technology Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their […]
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Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee
Posted September 16, 2024
Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]
Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day
Posted September 10, 2024
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]