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Celebrating World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 5, 2023

Today is World Teachers’ Day! World Teachers’ Day Celebrated since 1994, World Teachers’ Day was created by UNESCO and is held each year on October 5 to celebrate teachers globally. It’s an opportunity to celebrate how teachers are transforming education, but also to reflect on how we can better support their work. This morning, as […]

Student Agency and Voice | Transforming Education Through Engagement

Posted October 4, 2023

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) we’re transforming education in partnership with those we serve. Student academic achievement and well-being are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to making our schools places where every student can be successful. However, we know we can’t do this without first centring students. […]

Celebrating Custodial Appreciation Day

Posted October 2, 2023

Today is Custodial Appreciation Day. We want to express our gratitude to the custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly to make sure Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and offices are clean, safe and well-maintained. No matter the time of day, these hard-working individuals make sure our enhanced health and safety measures are […]

2023-24 School Ventilation Report

Posted September 29, 2023

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Somali Soomaali Spanish Española Turkish Türk We remain committed to ensuring Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools are safe for students and staff. In support of this we have made significant investments and improvements. Measures Taken WRDSB Facilities […]

Transforming Education Through Engagement

Posted September 28, 2023

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) we’re transforming education in partnership with those we serve. Student academic achievement and well-being are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to making our schools places where every student can succeed. However, we know we can’t do this alone. During the strategic planning […]

October Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted September 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 […]

Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety

Posted September 27, 2023

The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity – safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law, named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in […]

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 – Blended Learning Day

Posted September 25, 2023

Wed, Sep 27, 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 in the afternoon.  Attendance will be taken.  A supervised study space will be available in the morning […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Friday, September 29

Posted September 25, 2023

On Friday, September 29, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day These days are recognized annually on September 30. As September 30 is a Saturday, WRDSB will be acknowledging the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on Friday, September 29, […]

Friday, October 6 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted September 22, 2023

Friday, October 6, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

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