Easter

Posted April 18, 2025

We want to wish everyone a safe and healthy long weekend, and to those who celebrate a Happy Easter! We hope you can find time to relax and reconnect with loved ones. 

Students Are Invited to Walk for the Earth on April 22

Posted April 17, 2025

On Earth Day, students are invited to Walk for the Earth! This year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) encourages students and families to take part in Walk for the Earth on April 22! Walk for the Earth Spring is the perfect time to […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in From April to June 2025

Posted April 16, 2025

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]

Vaisakhi

Posted April 14, 2025

Happy Vaisakhi! We want to send warm wishes to the Sikh and Hindu communities who are celebrating the Festival of Harvest. May your day be filled with excitement, peace and happiness. We hope you can connect with loved ones

Tamil New Year

Posted April 14, 2025

Puthaandu Vaalthuukal! Happy Tamil New Year. On April 14th, Tamil communities around the world will celebrate the solar cycle of the lunisolar Hindu calendar. Often, people clean and decorate their homes, wear new clothes, and prepare trays of fruits and flowers along with other auspicious items. Don’t forget to wish your fellow Tamil JHSS classmates […]

Theravada New Year

Posted April 13, 2025

The New Year festival doesn’t just mark the beginning of a new lunar year but is deeply rooted in Buddhist traditions. It represents a time of reflection, mediation, and renewal of spiritual commitments. Beyond the festive celebrations and traditions, the Theravada New Year is a period of self-reflection and contemplation. It is an opportunity for […]

Passover

Posted April 12, 2025

Happy Passover to the Jewish community who are celebrating the Isrealites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt. We hope you are able to connect and celebrate this holiday with family and friends. May you have peace, joy and good health. Chag Sameach!

Inside the Student-Led Movement that is Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators | #StudentVoice

Posted April 11, 2025

Written by Polina, a WRDSB secondary student Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming everything these days—from the way we communicate to the careers we plan to pursue one day. But in a world racing toward a tech-driven future, a critical question remains: Are our future generations ready to lead in that world? Youth Tech Labs is […]

Exploring Pathways Through Experiential Opportunities

Posted April 11, 2025

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we believe in the power of experiential learning to transform students’ educational journeys, and the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program is the perfect vehicle for this type of learning. Students in the SHSM program from Grand River Collegiate Institute, Eastwood Collegiate Institute and Forest Heights Collegiate […]

April 15, 2025 – Assessment and Evaluation Days: Purpose and Expectations

Posted April 9, 2025

We would like to remind our families that Tuesday, April 15th, is an Assessment and Evaluation Day. We will once again be utilizing this day at the midpoint of each semester, as listed on our Ministry-approved calendar. These days are an opportunity for students and teachers to provide time and space to focus on a […]

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