Assistive Technology – Training for Families

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

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

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

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 […]

Mental Health Week – Day 4: Supports for Supports for BIPOC, Neurodivergent, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youths

As we continue to celebrate Mental Health Week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes the need to be mindful and intentional in creating space to highlight the disparity of resources for our most vulnerable students and families to access mental health services. The pandemic has played a dominant role in our mental well-being. […]

Mental Health Week – Day 3: Self-Compassion

For Day 3 of Mental Health Week, we thought it would be important to share some information, reminders and resources about self-compassion. Many may not know what self-compassion is, so we wanted to take this opportunity to help educate you! Theme: Self-Compassion Self-compassion is an area we often overlook for ourselves as we carry on […]

Mental Health Week – Day 2: Social Emotional Learning/Mental Health Literacy

As we continue our Mental Health Week campaign in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and our students’ mental health, we want to remind our students, families and community to #GetReal about your feelings. Be truthful. Be honest. Be vulnerable. It is okay to not feel okay and to seek help. Today’s mental […]

Moving Forward: 2022 Education Week

Each year, Education Week (May 2-6) provides us with an opportunity to celebrate teaching excellence and student achievement within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), and highlight all that public education offers our students. For 2022, Ontario’s Education Week theme is Moving Forward. It recognizes our collective efforts to support student achievement as part […]

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