November 7 is Inuit Day

Posted November 7, 2022

Today, November 7, is International Inuit Day. International Inuit Day is an opportunity to celebrate, listen to, and learn from Inuit from across the North. It is a day to honour the rich contributions and vibrant ways of knowing and being of Inuit across the globe. In 2006, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) declared that […]

November 6-12 is Treaties Recognition Week

Posted November 6, 2022

November 6-12 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]

JHSS Phoner Issues

Posted November 4, 2022

Unfortunately, we still continue to have issues with our phoner system which we use for reporting student absences and lates.   Teachers will be reaching out if they have concerns regarding your student’s attendance. Attendance calls will begin again as soon as this issue is resolved. Please continue to inform the Attendance office of student absences […]

Future Hawks!

Posted November 4, 2022

Hello families, SAVE-THE-DATE:  Wednesday, November 23rd from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm Parents, guardians, caregivers and students are welcome to attend the JHSS Gr. 8 Info. Night for incoming Gr. 9’s – 2023/2024 school year. More information can be found here:  JHSS Grade 8 Night  

Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey

Posted November 4, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring our schools are safe, caring and inclusive spaces for everyone. To make sure we are achieving this goal, we will be asking all students in Grades 4 to 12 to complete our Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Survey (SCIS) from November 14 to 25, […]

Results of the 2021-22 EQAO Assessments

Posted November 4, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) 2021-2022 assessment results for reading, writing and mathematics show that students are performing at similar levels to their peers across the province, and in some cases surpassing provincial averages, according to results released by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). Highlights WRDSB students performed at or above […]

Did you graduate in June 2022?

Posted November 3, 2022

Diplomas are now ready for pick up! Starting November 2nd, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 2022 graduates are welcome to pick up their Diplomas and Transcripts. We are unable to give Diplomas to anyone other than the graduate. However, if communication is provided to us by the student, either by a phone call to […]

Instructional Support and Evaluation Days – Wed. Nov. 9 and Thurs. Nov. 10

Posted November 3, 2022

Purpose and Expectations We would like to remind our families that Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th are Instructional Support and Evaluation Days. We will once again be utilizing these days at the midpoint in each semester, as listed on our Ministry-approved calendar. These days are an opportunity for students and teachers to provide […]

November 2-9 is Holocaust Education Week

Posted November 2, 2022

November 2-9 is Holocaust Education Week (HEW). The theme this year for Neuberger Holocaust Education Week 2022 is The Future Is Here. Learning about this historical event is critical in countering antisemitism and other forms of hate. Commemorating HEW Enables Us To: Understand key concepts including democracy, dictatorship, collaboration and genocide. Acknowledge the dire consequences […]

November is Financial Literacy Month

Posted November 1, 2022

November is Financial Literacy Month and the theme for 2022 is Make Change that Counts: Managing Your Money in a Changing World. This campaign highlights the ever changing financial marketplace, which can be complex to understand and challenging to navigate. WRDSB students learn financial literacy in Grades 1 to 12 through subjects like: Mathematics Social […]

1 … 37 38 39 … 117