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Renovating Houses and Building New Skills for a Future Career
Posted October 11, 2022
“I’m learning about the business, working with all sorts of tools, getting some work experience and earning credits.” Summertime – for most high school students, it’s time for a break from the books, for trips to the beach or hanging out with friends. But for some, summer means unique opportunities to get hands-on training as […]
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Online learning graduation requirement and opt-out process
Posted October 7, 2022
Online learning graduation requirement and opt-out process The Ontario Ministry of Education has introduced a new graduation requirement for secondary students to complete two online credits as part of the 30 credits required for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The new graduation requirement begins with students who entered grade 9 in the 2020-2021 school […]
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Assistive Technology – Training for Families
Posted October 6, 2022
View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Somali Soomaali Spanish Española Turkish Türk Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive Technology Team is here to help you. In October, they […]
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Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for members
Posted October 5, 2022
Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for parent/caregiver and community members for the 2022-23 school year. We invite parents/caregivers of students currently enrolled in any of our schools to apply. This is not an application to apply for school council. Please contact your child’s school administrator if you want to be on your child’s […]
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Celebrating World Teacher’s Day
Posted October 5, 2022
Today, October 5, is World Teachers’ Day and the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is sharing gratitude and admiration for the work teachers do every day. The theme for World Teachers Day 2022, as selected by UNESCO, is: “The transformation of education begins with teachers”. Today, and every day, teachers within the Board support […]
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Finding Confidence in Summer Co-Op
Posted October 4, 2022
“It’s something I’ll be able to take with me whatever I end up doing.” Co-operative Education is often associated with hands-on learning experiences that can be applied to a specific job or trade. But, co-op placements also provide students with opportunities to develop the soft skills that lead to personal growth and development, and which […]
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October Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted October 4, 2022
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (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 […]
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OSSLT for Secondary Students in 2022-23
Posted October 3, 2022
We want to update you on our plans for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) this year. About the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) All students must successfully complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in order to earn a secondary school diploma. The test is normally taken in grade 10, however […]
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Celebrating Custodial Appreciation Day
Posted October 2, 2022
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. During the pandemic, these hard-working individuals played a critical role. No matter the time of day, they made […]
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Waterloo Region District School Board Confirms Some Student Information Involved in Cyber Incident
Posted September 29, 2022
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) confirms that some information in the student grade database was impacted by the July 10 cyber incident. The data involved included information for some students enrolled in the 2006-07 through 2012-13 academic years. Given the years involved, the vast majority of individuals are former students. Social insurance numbers, […]
