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Staff, Students and Community Members Recognized for Black Brilliance Work by Kitchener MPP
Posted March 30, 2021
On Sunday, March 21, Laura Mae Lindo, MPP for Kitchener Centre, invited members of the community to come together virtually to mark the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Lindo also had a surprise in store – the inaugural Black Excellence in Leadership Academy (BELA) awards, given to a group of local organizations, and […]
April Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted March 29, 2021
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 every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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Re-Introducing WRDSB Parent Posts – written by parents, for parents
Posted March 26, 2021
The idea is simple: parent posts – a place where Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents can share with other parents and caregivers. What are Parent Posts? Parent Posts is a blog series that covers a range of topics that are of interest to WRDSB families. Topics could include children’s physical and mental health, […]
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Quadmester 4 Calendar – Location by Cohort
Posted March 26, 2021
Please see below for a link to the JHSS Quadmester 4 Calendar By Cohort Quad 4 Calendar
WRDSB presents Sugarbush Live in partnership with White Owl Native Ancestry Association
Posted March 24, 2021
Cool nights and warm spring days mean one thing: maple syrup! WRDSB students, staff and community members are invited to watch Sugarbush Live to learn about Indigenous maple sugaring practices and the origins of maple syrup. Thanks to White Owl Native Ancestry Association for hosting this event at their sugarbush in Kitchener. WHEN: March 24, […]
COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION
Posted March 23, 2021
Hello Jacob Hespeler families: Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that two students, last in the Jacob Hespeler Secondary School building on March 16 and 19, are confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. The identity of the individuals is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified no high-risk contacts […]
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Update: Phone Service Restored at Schools and Education Centre
Posted March 22, 2021
We want to provide an update on a technical issue that was impacting landline phones at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and the Education Centre. Phone service has now been restored. Thank you for your patience as we worked to implement a solution.
Phones Down at Schools and Education Centre
Posted March 22, 2021
We want to provide an update on a technical issue currently impacting landline phones at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and the Education Centre. Currently, our phones are unable to receive or make outside phone calls. WRDSB Information Technology Services are aware of the issue, and are working with the vendor to find […]
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Addressing Anti-Asian Racism in the WRDSB
Posted March 19, 2021
The WRDSB acknowledges the ongoing experience and existence of anti-Asian racism and hate-motivated incidents in our community and across the world. We join those around the world in mourning the lives of the six Asian women murdered in an act of white terrorism. The trauma of this racist, misogynistic incident of femicide reverberates far beyond […]
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: March 21
Posted March 18, 2021
On October 26, 1966, the United Nations declared March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This year, March 21 falls on a Sunday. The purpose of this day is to serve as a reminder to us all about our rights and responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code. When racial […]
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