Update – Severe Weather, Exams and the January 31 PD Day

Posted January 28, 2025

Today, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, was declared a severe weather day. This led to the cancellation of all school transportation in: Wellesley Wilmot Woolwich North Dumfries We want to provide an update to help clarify how this severe weather day impacts the next week or so for secondary students. Exams for Secondary Students As a […]

Reminder: Severe Weather During Exams

Posted January 28, 2025

Inclement weather and school closures can happen anytime, including during exams. We want students and families to know what to expect if the weather or school closure disrupts the January 27-30, 2025 exam schedule. If ANY WRDSB Secondary School is closed or school transportation is cancelled due to inclement weather, ALL high school exams will move […]

Tuesday, January 28, 2025: Transportation cancellation in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships, schools are open

Posted January 28, 2025

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich, and North Dumfries Townships are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. All exams throughout Waterloo Region are postponed one day. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, […]

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Posted January 27, 2025

As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community. In the WRDSB, we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]

Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Winter Clothing Drive Helps Students, Community Stay Warm | #StudentVoice

Posted January 23, 2025

By Shylah, Jacob Hespeler Secondary School student Students at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School teamed up for a winter clothing drive to help students stay warm. The Leadership class has partnered with the school’s Fashion Club to collect donations like jackets, scarves, and gloves for those in need. The goal is to support students who may […]

January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day

Posted January 21, 2025

“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” – Lincoln Alexander January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has recognized his legacy. […]

Lincoln Alexander Day

Posted January 21, 2025

On this day, we pay tribute to Canada’s first Black member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister and Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Lincoln Alexander.  Today we remember and honour the significant contributions he made to Canada as human rights advocate whose work aided in dismantling barriers, changing attitudes, and shaping equity, diversity and inclusion.

Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 17, 2025

Sunday, January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in […]

Friday, January 31 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students

Posted January 17, 2025

Friday, January 31, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours About Professional Development […]

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day

Posted January 17, 2025

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada. Raoul Wallenberg worked as a Swedish diplomat in Budapest during the Second World War. He risked his own life to save the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jewish people from the Holocaust. In 1985, the Government of Canada named Mr. Wallenberg its first honourary citizen. […]

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