Diversifying Perspectives in Kitchener, One Book at a Time | WRDSB 2020 Champions

Posted December 16, 2020

If books can inspire, then Dinah Murdoch and the KW Little Free Diverse Libraries project has already made an immeasurable impact across our community since its launch earlier this year. Motivated by a quote from the book I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, Murdoch immediately identified with the words of […]

Supporting Every Student in the Move to Distance Learning | WRDSB 2020 Champions

Posted December 15, 2020

“Ikigai” is a Japanese concept for finding one’s purpose and reason for being, and for Kimiko Shibata, it is the driving force behind her work supporting student learning as an English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Literacy Development (ELD), Itinerant Resource Teacher, with a current focus on Elementary Distance Learning. It began as […]

Around the Clock Support Schools Can Count On | WRDSB 2020 Champions 

Posted December 11, 2020

Whenever we experience a turbulent or uncertain time, we look for someone to ground us, steer, and guide us as we stay on course. For the WRDSB, Bill Lemon has been the guiding force that has helped us navigate welcoming our students back safely and managing Covid-19. Lemon, superintendent of student achievement and well-being, in […]

Midpoint Reports from JHSS Teachers

Posted December 11, 2020

As we approach the winter break and the midpoint of Quadmester 2, JHSS teachers will be providing an update on achievement to students and their parents / guardians by December 16.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your student’s teacher. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.

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

Posted December 9, 2020

Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed that a student at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School, last in the building on December 2, has tested positive for COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified no high-risk school contacts. They have determined that there […]

Finding Hope in Art at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute | WRDSB 2020 Champions

Posted December 9, 2020

Student artwork continues to brighten the lives of the community thanks to the efforts of Melanie Kloet, art teacher at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute (FHCI) in Kitchener. In the earliest days of the pandemic and emergency school closures, Kloet was focused on how to help those hardest hit. She developed a plan to safely share […]

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

Posted December 8, 2020

Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed that a student at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School, last in the building on December 4, has tested positive for 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 positive case and will […]

Leading by example at Huron Heights SS | WRDSB 2020 Champions

Posted December 5, 2020

On any given day, you can find Jeff Klinck walking the halls of Huron Heights Secondary School in Kitchener greeting his students and sharing a laugh or two with his staff. His work as a principal and devoted leader has caught the attention of his educators Kim Clegg, Jennifer Diebolt, and Jamie Reaburn, who all […]

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 4, 2020

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Sunday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the […]

Call for Committee Members: SRO program and WRDSB/WRPS relationship

Posted December 3, 2020

The Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for current WRDSB students, parents/caregivers and teachers to apply to join the Committee on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and the Relationship between the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) The committee will […]

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