Build a Dream Career Discovery Expo

Posted November 17, 2022

Build a Dream will be hosting its Career Discovery Expo on November 30, 2022 at Bingemans in Kitchener. This event is geared towards women and girls in Grades 7 to 12, and admission is free for students and their parents or caregivers. Attendees can learn more about careers in STEM, skilled trades, emergency response, entrepreneurship […]

Labour Update: WRDSB schools will remain open

Posted November 17, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board continues to monitor the provincial labour negotiations closely. Yesterday, November 16, CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) served notice that it plans to commence a strike involving full withdrawal of services on Monday, November 21, 2022, should an agreement not be reached. It is important to note that there […]

November 16 is Louis Riel Day

Posted November 16, 2022

Today, November 16, is Louis Riel Day in Ontario. Louis Riel Day recognizes the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885. This day is an opportunity to learn more about the life and importance of Louis Riel, leader of the Métis. Riel led Métis People in the Northwest Resistance to protect Métis rights and ways-of-life. The […]

Online Social Media Study for Teens Ages 13-16 Years

Posted November 15, 2022

Over the last few decades, teens’ communication with friends has moved online. Given the potential negative consequences for teens’ well-being, understanding how youth navigate social media is essential. The University of Waterloo has been approved to conduct a voluntary research study for students at area high schools.  Students can earn up to $10 in gift […]

Masking in Schools Strongly Recommended

Posted November 14, 2022

Today, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore strongly recommended masking in all indoor public settings, including schools and childcare settings. This is due to the increased spread of RSV, influenza and COVID-19 among children across Ontario. While masking is not mandatory, wearing a mask helps to reduce the spread of viruses in […]

Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance

Posted November 14, 2022

November 20 is recognized around the world as the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. In preparation, the preceding week is acknowledged as Transgender Awareness Week. Transgender Awareness Week This week provides an opportunity to: Celebrate and honour transgender people in our community Highlight the contributions of transgender people to our society Advance advocacy towards eliminating […]

Grade 8 Information Nights at WRDSB Secondary Schools

Posted November 14, 2022

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 Français Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Grade 8 students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are beginning to look towards the next step […]

2022-23 Severe Weather Day Information

Posted November 11, 2022

Dear Families and Students, As the days get colder and winter will soon be upon us, we want to take this opportunity to share with you the WRDSB’s severe weather plans for the 2022-23 school year. If buses are cancelled due to severe weather, schools will remain open unless it is considered unsafe. This decision […]

Update on Secondary Report Cards

Posted November 11, 2022

We want to share an update with secondary students and families about report cards. Report cards will be sent home with the students the week of November 21, 2022. Students will receive a mark in each course, a summary of their attendance, and a comment about their progress. This mid-semester report is an important opportunity […]

Friday, November 18 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted November 11, 2022

Friday, November 18, 2022, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed. All staff will engage in a full day of professional learning focused on School Learning and Improvement Planning, and/or […]

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