REMINDER: Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, May 18

Posted May 16, 2022

Blended Learning Day: Wednesday, May 18 In November 2021, the Ministry of Education announced that all schools in the province will implement a fully de-streamed and single-streamed Grade 9 Program. This new approach will ensure high academic expectations and fewer program restrictions for all our learners. In order to prepare and implement the new Grade […]

Virtual Job Information Fair for Black, Indigenous and Racialized Individuals

Posted May 13, 2022

As a school board, we know that our increasingly diverse student body needs and deserves to have role models who understand their lived experiences and can serve them in unique ways. Our 2019 Workforce Census revealed gaps in our workforce that we are aiming to rectify. We are committing to hiring and supporting more Black, […]

2022-23 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted May 11, 2022

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2022-23 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Thursday, September 1, 2022 First Day of School – Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Winter Break – Monday, December 26, 2022 to Friday, […]

When Feeling Stressed, Good News Is Best | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted May 11, 2022

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can better understand stress, and how it affects us. Stress is a part of life, but we can control what we do when we feel stressed. View the latest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting You’ll also find a selection of community events and resources selected to help support […]

Assistive Technology – Training for Families

Posted May 10, 2022

Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive Technology Training Team is here to help you. This month they are offering a variety of training presentations and drop-in sessions. Training Presentations Join the Google Meet for a presentation on how […]

2022-23 School Year Calendar Now Available

Posted May 10, 2022

The School Year Calendar Committee is pleased to share the 2022-23 School Year Calendar. Important Dates First Day of School – Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Winter Break – Monday, December 26, 2022 to Friday, January 6, 2023 March Break – Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 17, 2023 Last Day of School for Secondary Students […]

School Council Meeting – Monday, May 16 @6:00pm

Posted May 9, 2022

All Parents/Guardians are invited to attend the next EDSS School Council Meeting! Our next meeting will take place Monday, May 16th in the EDSS Library beginning at 6PM. If you have any questions please contact the school Principal at 519-669-5414. We look forward to seeing you there.

Mental Health Week – Day 5: Seeking Help

Posted May 6, 2022

Today is the final day of Mental Health Week, and although it marks the end of the week, we hope that this focus on mental health will help continue the conversation. Mental health does not have a beginning and an end. In order for each student within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to […]

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