Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday, February 23
Posted February 18, 2022
Wednesday, February 23 is Pink Shirt Day and we encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to participate with us by taking a stand against bullying of all kinds. For almost two years, much of our everyday interactions have shifted to being online. Whether it has been to learn, work, keep in touch […]
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February 18 – All schools closed and transportation cancelled
Posted February 18, 2022
Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students will participate in a Weather Impacted Remote Learning day. Educators in both the in-person and […]
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Update on Anticipated Transportation Service Interruptions
Posted February 17, 2022
This is an important update from Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) which continues to experience bus driver shortages. STSWR and their service providers continue to work hard to address staffing pressures and service shortfalls, through enhanced recruiting efforts and we are beginning to see the results. The additional staffing pressure of the latest […]
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Friday, February 18 is Black Brilliance Day
Posted February 16, 2022
Our first Black Brilliance Day will be held on Friday, February 18 in schools that currently have a Black Students’ Association or Union (BSA/U). Black Brilliance Day is an opportunity for all Black students to stand boldly, proudly and unapologetically in their African ancestry and Black identities. Last fall, we hosted a t-shirt design competition. […]
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Grade 9 and Grade 10 Vaccine Catch Up Clinics
Posted February 15, 2022
Dear EDSS Families, Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students in Grade 9 or 10 may not have been able to complete their Grade 7 vaccines provided by Public Health at their school. These vaccines include: Hepatitis B Human papillomavirus (HPV) Meningococcal (Meningitis) If your child is in Grade 9 or 10 this school […]
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2022-2023 Student Trustee Elections
Posted February 15, 2022
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for our 2022-2023 Student Trustees. Every year, the WRDSB elects two students who will represent student voice at the Board table and at various committees to advocate on behalf of students. Each Student Trustee participates in every Board meeting and various committee meetings, speaking as one […]
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February is Psychology Month
Posted February 15, 2022
Psychology in the WRDSB At the WRDSB, Psychology staff work with students, staff and parents to support learning and development, as well as student well-being and mental health. Each school in our district has a Psychological Services consultant who provides assessments, consultation and intervention support. WRDSB Psychology staff play an integral role in providing a […]
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Secondary Students: Wednesday February 16 Blended Learning Day
Posted February 15, 2022
We want to remind secondary students that Wednesday, February 16 is a Blended Learning Day. Blended Learning Day Secondary teachers will be engaging in Professional Development to support the expansion of de-streaming in the next school year. For students, these days will be similar to our Instructional Support Days, where students are not required to […]
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