WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 6, 2024

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Friday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 6, 2024

It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.   As we mourn their loss and remember their lives, […]

Thursday, December 5, 2024: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Posted December 5, 2024

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are cancelled today. As always, families […]

Could YOU Be One of the 2025-26 Student Trustees?

Posted December 4, 2024

Elections for the 2025-26 Student Trustee positions are fast approaching. Are you going to be in Grade 11 or 12 during the 2025-26 school year? Do you have an interest in policy and governance? Do you want to see change within WRDSB? Are you passionate about representing student voices at our Board table and across […]

Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Posted December 3, 2024

Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 04, 2024 is a blended learning day. Secondary teachers will be engaged in Professional Development to support the expansion of destreaming and single streaming. For students, these days will be similar to our Instructional Support Days, where students are not required to attend in person but will have learning provided through the […]

Give the Gift of Nutrition this Holiday Season | WRDSB Nutrition for Learning Campaign

Posted December 2, 2024

Starting today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support Nutrition for Learning. They help WRDSB students access food at school that is: Healthy Nutritious This year’s giving campaign runs from Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 20, 2024. Every Donation Counts Whether you donate $1 or $100, […]

Monday, December 2, 2024: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Posted December 2, 2024

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are cancelled today. As always, families […]

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is Looking for New Members

Posted November 29, 2024

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. We invite parents/caregivers of students currently enrolled in any of our schools to apply. As a member of PIC, you have an opportunity to strengthen parent/caregiver partnership in education and be part of a committee dedicated to helping each student achieve their full potential. The […]

December Lunch and Learn Session for Families and Caregivers

Posted November 26, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children.  Lunch and Learn Sessions […]

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Posted November 25, 2024

Monday, November 25, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It was first designated by the UN General Assembly in 1981. November 25 was chosen to honour the lives of three political activists from the Dominican Republic. The Mirabal sisters were murdered under the order of the country’s ruler in 1960. […]

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