November is Hindu Heritage Month in Ontario
Posted November 1, 2022
The month of November is Hindu Heritage Month in Ontario. This province is home to a large and vibrant Hindu community which has made important contributions across a variety of sectors; from science, education and medicine — to law, politics, business, culture and sport. The general public is encouraged to mark Hindu Heritage Month by […]
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November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted October 31, 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 As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, caregivers and families, our […]
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WRDSB Unaffected by CUPE Strike Action
Posted October 30, 2022
Schools Are Open and Operating As Usual. Today, CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) served notice that it plans to commence a strike involving full withdrawal of services on Friday, November 4, 2022. It is important to note that there are no Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) employees who are members of the CUPE […]
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Wednesday, November 2 is Take Our Kids to Work Day
Posted October 27, 2022
Wednesday, November 2 is Take Our Kids to Work 2022: You Belong Here! The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to once again support this initiative by encouraging grade 9 students to participate. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to see if their employer is taking part in Take Our Kids to Work Day […]
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Assistive Technology – Training for Families in November 2022
Posted October 26, 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 (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]
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October 27 is Dress Purple Day
Posted October 26, 2022
Tomorrow, October 27, is Dress Purple Day. On this day, Children’s Aids Societies across Ontario encourage individuals and communities to show solidarity for vulnerable children, youth and families by wearing something purple. This is to remind those facing challenges that they are not alone, and there are resources and support available. This campaign also plays […]
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Take Our Kids to Work 2022
Posted October 25, 2022
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to encourage grade 9 student participation on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in You Belong Here! Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTW) has a long history of being a successful opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in the workplace. TOKTW also connects parents/caregivers and their […]
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October 24-28 is Media Literacy Week
Posted October 24, 2022
This week, October 24-28, is Media Literacy Week. This annual event promotes digital media literacy across the country. Many schools, museums, libraries and community groups host events and activities throughout the week. Why it’s important We have more information available at our fingertips than ever before, and it’s important to be mindful of how we […]
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Canadian Down Syndrome Week: October 23-29
Posted October 23, 2022
This week, October 23-29, is Canadian Down Syndrome Week. This campaign celebrates and showcases the abilities of people with Down syndrome. It also aims to educate, raise public awareness and advocate for acceptance and inclusion. What is Down syndrome? When a person is born with Down syndrome, it means they have an extra copy of […]
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Celebrating Library Workers Day
Posted October 21, 2022
Today, Friday October 21, is Library Workers Day. In fact, October is Canadian Library Month. The theme for this year is: One card, one million possibilities, according to the Ontario Library Association. And the possibilities really are endless — libraries and their partners play a valuable role in communities across the country. Of course you […]