Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted September 10, 2022

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]

WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Posted September 9, 2022

To mark Firefighters’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 11, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and offices, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Firefighters’ National Memorial Day was instated by the Government of Canada in 2017 and is recognized annually on the second Sunday of September. […]

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day & Awareness Month

Posted September 9, 2022

September 9, 2022 marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day First celebrated in 1999, FASD day is devoted to raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to improve the prevention of FASD, as well as diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD. Red Shoes Rock Red Shoes Rock is […]

FYI: Hespeler Pedestrian Bridge

Posted September 8, 2022

Please click https://www.engagewr.ca/hespeler-pedestrian-bridge for information regarding the Environmental Assessment for Hespeler Pedestrian Bridge from the City of Cambridge The City of Cambridge is undertaking an Environmental Assessment to establish a new pedestrian bridge across the Speed River in Hespeler. The bridge would link the existing Mill Run trail on the north side of the Speed River (south […]

WRDSB lowers flags for the death of Her Majesty The Queen

Posted September 8, 2022

To honour the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away this afternoon, flags at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and office buildings will be flown at half-mast until sunset on the day of the funeral and memorial service (to be determined).

Director chanicka Welcomes Students to the 2022-23 School Year

Posted September 6, 2022

jeewan chanicka, director of education, welcomes Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students to the 2022-23 school year. He shares with them how their voices are changing the ways we will be doing the work of public education in our district. Important Information for the Start of the School Year Make sure you have all […]

2022-2023 School Year Information

Posted September 2, 2022

من فضلك اطلب من شخص ما يترجم هذه الرسالة الهامة. Pida a alguien que traduzca este importante mensaje. لطفاً از کسی بخواهید این پیام مهم را ترجمه کند. Fadlan qof ha turjumo fariintan muhiimka ah. እባኮትን አንድ ሰው ይህን ጠቃሚ መልእክት እንዲተረጉም ያድርጉ። Lütfen birisinin bu önemli mesajı tercüme etmesini sağlayın. Veuillez demander à quelqu’un […]

Remote Learning – Residence Attestation Reminder

Posted September 1, 2022

We have an important reminder for students and families of students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) remote learning programs. The Ministry of Education provided updated direction earlier this year to school boards for the 2022-23 school year which impacts: Remote learning programs E-Learning courses What Has Changed for Students Living Outside Ontario […]

Welcome to the 2022-23 Secondary Remote Learning Program

Posted August 31, 2022

Dear students, parents, and caregivers, Welcome to the Secondary Remote Learning Program (SRLP) for the 2022-2023 school year! Chromebooks for Grade 9 Students Grade 9 students and any students new to the WRDSB will pick up their Chromebooks from their home school. Please visit your home school’s website for details on Chromebook pick up. Please […]

Preparing for the School Year: Well-being Resources for Families

Posted August 26, 2022

Returning to school in September in any year can hold angst and worries for students and families alike. Experiences and circumstances over the last two years have amplified these feelings for some. To support parents, caregivers and families with making this return to learning, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Psychological Services staff have […]

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