March Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted February 27, 2023

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

Mar 1, 2023 – Blended Learning Day

Posted February 24, 2023

Dear Parents/Guardians/Caregivers: I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the upcoming Blended Learning Day. March 1, 2023 – Blended Learning Day:  Secondary teachers will engage in Professional Development to support the expansion of de-streaming and single streaming. Students will have remote asynchronous learning in the morning and short remote synchronous meets […]

Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted February 23, 2023

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Newlands as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective March 1, 2023. Michelle brings her knowledge and expertise gained in her current role as a Private Schools Inspector in the Field Service Branch with the Private Schools and International Education Unit in the Ministry […]

February 23: All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted February 23, 2023

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students, in both the in-person and remote learning programs can access asynchronous learning resources from their […]

February 22 – All Evening Rentals, Games and School Events Cancelled

Posted February 22, 2023

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools […]

Secondary Students: Vote for the 2023-24 Student Trustees

Posted February 21, 2023

WRDSB Secondary Students: It’s time to vote for the 2023-24 Student Trustees! Secondary Students: Vote and Make Your Voice Heard Once you’ve decided who you’d like to represent you at the board table, remember to vote! The voting period will take place at each school over the course of a four-day period from February 21 […]

February 21 is International Mother Language Day

Posted February 21, 2023

Today, February 21, is International Mother Language Day. This day was created by UNESCO in 1999 to celebrate languages and promote cultural diversity. On this day in 1952, three students from Dhaka University were killed during a demonstration. The students were calling for the recognition of their language Bangla (also known as Bengali). International Mother […]

School Council Meeting – February 21, 2023

Posted February 21, 2023

We have a school council meeting on Tuesday, Febuary 21st for all caregivers and parents of Jacob Hespeler Secondary School. Meet us in the library at 7pm, and give us your perspective on school-wide issues. We would love to hear from you! The principal, vice principal, head of guidance, and student representatives, as well as […]

February 20 is World Day of Social Justice

Posted February 20, 2023

About the World Day of Social Justice The World Day of Social Justice is an international event that is observed every year on February 20. The goal of the World Day of Social Justice is to: Promote an awareness of the existence of social inequality Promote action to break down barriers based on: Age Colour […]

February 17: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Posted February 17, 2023

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 […]

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