Province Announces Extension of Remote Learning

Posted January 7, 2021

Today, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that school closures and distance learning will continue for elementary schools through Friday, January 22 to help limit the spread of COVID-19. No changes for secondary students have been announced.  All elementary and secondary students are now scheduled to return to in-person learning on […]

Responding to Events in the US at Capitol Hill: Resources for Families and Students

Posted January 7, 2021

All of us are disturbed by the events that unfolded in Washington, D.C. yesterday with many distressing images that raise legitimate questions about democracy, the rule of law, white privilege, and anti-Black racism. Educators have been provided with resources to engage students in these conversations, in an age appropriate manner. Staff are available to provide […]

A Message from the Minister of Education for Ontario Families

Posted January 5, 2021

This message is also available in PDF format in English and French. Dear Ontario Parents, It has been a trying year for all Ontarians. Yet, through the greatest challenges we faced, our province – most especially inspired by our students, parents and education staff – came together. Unified in our effort to stop the spread […]

Requesting a Mode of Learning Change for Quadmester 3 and 4-deadline Wed. Jan. 6/2021

Posted January 4, 2021

We are asking families of secondary students who want to change their child’s mode of learning (in-person to distance learning or vice versa), to do so by Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Only those who wish to change the mode of learning should fill out this form. If you complete this form and then change your […]

INFO on Remote Learning – Jan. 4 to Jan. 25, 2021

Posted January 4, 2021

Based on direction from the Ministry of Education, starting January 4th, our secondary students will begin the new year learning remotely from home and our schools will be closed to students during this time. Please note that there are significant differences in this lockdown compared to the Spring of 2020. Students will engage in both […]

Welcome to 2021 in the WRDSB

Posted January 4, 2021

Welcome 2021! As we can all attest to, 2020 was exceptionally challenging and we are looking forward with hope and optimism for all 2021 will bring! This new calendar year starts with some adjustments as students return to learning on January 4th. As a reminder, on December 21, 2020, the Ontario Provincial Government announced that […]

Update for WRDSB Families on Return to Learning in 2021

Posted January 4, 2021

Yesterday the Premier of Ontario, in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced that starting January 4th both our elementary and our secondary students will begin the new year learning virtually from home and our schools will be closed to students during this time. The Premier and Minister of Education have made clear […]

Confirmed COVID-19 Case: Student at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School

Posted January 3, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Jacob Hespeler Secondary School building on December 16 is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified no high-risk contacts of the […]

Supporting Student Learning, One Device at a Time | WRDSB 2020 Champions

Posted December 21, 2020

In March of 2020, the entire Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) shifted to remote teaching, learning and working. This would not have been possible without the work of Dawn Marshall, ITS Assistant Supervisor of Operational Support, who was repeatedly recognized by those who nominated her as a WRDSB 2020 Champion. Speaking with each of […]

Confirmed COVID-19 Case: Student at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School

Posted December 19, 2020

Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in our Jacob Hespeler Secondary School building on December 16th 2020, has a presumed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified all high-risk contacts of the presumed positive […]

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