Secondary: Returning to a Regular Semester Schedule
Posted January 26, 2022
As was announced last week, WRDSB secondary schools will be returning to a regular semester timetable. Many of our secondary students have yet to experience a regular semester schedule, so we thought it would be a good idea to remind our community of how a 4-period timetable works! You will have 4 classes on your […]
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Bell Let’s Talk Day
Posted January 26, 2022
Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) encourages our students, staff, families and community members to participate in Bell Let’s Talk Day, a social media day of action to help end the stigma surrounding mental health and well-being. Although Bell Let’s Talk Day is a corporate initiative, it provides an important opportunity for us […]
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WEFI Announces HEPA Filter Fund
Posted January 25, 2022
We know our community wants to help to make our schools equitable and welcoming spaces for all our students. We have heard from you that this includes working to provide high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter units in as many spaces as possible. With this in mind, the Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI) is excited to […]
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February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted January 25, 2022
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 […]
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Anticipated Transportation Service Interruptions
Posted January 24, 2022
We want to share an important update from Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). Bus companies are now experiencing an increase in driver absences due to COVID-19 isolation. Although more than 90% of bus routes are operating normally, some routes are experiencing more frequent and prolonged delays (50 minutes or greater). As a result, […]
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Happy New Years Resolutions | Caring/Coping/Connecting
Posted January 21, 2022
The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can set realistic goals for the year ahead, while approaching ourselves with self-compassion. The new year brings with it the idea of a fresh start, which can be exciting, motivating and full of promises of a better year. The tips in this edition will help you […]
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Lincoln Alexander Day
Posted January 21, 2022
“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” -Lincoln Alexander Since 2015, January 21 has been recognised across Canada as Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Alexander’s legacy is marked […]
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Instructional Support Days – Jan 28, 29 and Feb 1
Posted January 21, 2022
We would like to remind our families of the changes to the school day schedule on January 28th, 31st, and February 1st, in the modified semester calendar. Students will not attend school in person on Fri, Jan 28th, Mon, Jan 31st, or Tues, Feb 1st. The following schedule will be used: SEMESTER 1 Fri, Jan […]
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Statement regarding Committtee of the Whole Meeting recording January 17, 2022
Posted January 20, 2022
Following the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, January 17, 2022, we would like to express our deep regret for any harm caused to the transgender community. As a school board, we are guided by the Ontario Human Rights Code and committed to doing our best so that all students are affirmed in their identity and see […]
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A Message from the Minister of Education to Ontario’s Parents
Posted January 19, 2022
The following is a letter to parents and caregivers, from Minister of Education Stephen Lecce and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore. Dear Parent or Guardian, We know how critical in-person learning is to the mental health, well-being and academic success of Ontario students. As we meet the challenge presented by the Omicron […]
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