Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)

Posted October 11, 2022

The WRDSB’s cyber security incident has impacted a number of our online platforms. Included in this is our ability to update Individual Education Plans (IEPs) online and then send them home to families. Please be assured that teachers are aware of students who have an IEP and the Resource team is supporting students with IEPs […]

JHSS Fall Food Drive

Posted October 11, 2022

Jacob Hespeler Secondary School runs the largest annual Fall Food drive in the City of Cambridge and we are underway with this year’s efforts. Starting today, October 11th, Jacob Hespeler Secondary School will be collecting non-perishable food items for our Track and Food Fall Food Drive. The collection will be taking place each morning and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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