The 2025-26 School Year Calendar

Posted April 23, 2025

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2025-26 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 2, 2025 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Winter Break – Monday, December 22, 2025 to Friday, […]

World Book Day

Posted April 23, 2025

Today, April 23, is World Book Day. World Book Day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to give worldwide promotion of books and authors, and to encourage access to books in all languages and countries. Books at the WRDSB At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we recognize […]

April 22 is Earth Day

Posted April 22, 2025

Today, April 22, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) celebrates Earth Day. Every year more than a billion people recognize Earth Day around the world. It is a day of action to change human behaviour and create global, national, and local policy changes. The environmental stewardship we are challenged to uphold every Earth Day […]

First Day of Ridvan

Posted April 20, 2025

Happy First Day of Ridvan to those celebrating.

Easter

Posted April 18, 2025

We want to wish everyone a safe and healthy long weekend, and to those who celebrate a Happy Easter! We hope you can find time to relax and reconnect with loved ones. 

Students Are Invited to Walk for the Earth on April 22

Posted April 17, 2025

On Earth Day, students are invited to Walk for the Earth! This year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) encourages students and families to take part in Walk for the Earth on April 22! Walk for the Earth Spring is the perfect time to […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in From April to June 2025

Posted April 16, 2025

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]

Vaisakhi

Posted April 14, 2025

Happy Vaisakhi! We want to send warm wishes to the Sikh and Hindu communities who are celebrating the Festival of Harvest. May your day be filled with excitement, peace and happiness. We hope you can connect with loved ones

Tamil New Year

Posted April 14, 2025

Puthaandu Vaalthuukal! Happy Tamil New Year. On April 14th, Tamil communities around the world will celebrate the solar cycle of the lunisolar Hindu calendar. Often, people clean and decorate their homes, wear new clothes, and prepare trays of fruits and flowers along with other auspicious items. Don’t forget to wish your fellow Tamil JHSS classmates […]

Theravada New Year

Posted April 13, 2025

The New Year festival doesn’t just mark the beginning of a new lunar year but is deeply rooted in Buddhist traditions. It represents a time of reflection, mediation, and renewal of spiritual commitments. Beyond the festive celebrations and traditions, the Theravada New Year is a period of self-reflection and contemplation. It is an opportunity for […]

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