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 […]
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Online Learning Graduation Requirement and Opt-Out Process
Posted October 20, 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 The Ontario Ministry of Education recently introduced a new online learning graduation requirement for students receiving an Ontario Secondary […]
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October 19 is International Pronouns Day
Posted October 19, 2022
Today, Wednesday, October 19 is International Pronouns Day. This day aims to raise awareness of personal pronouns by encouraging education and mutual respect. It’s important to recognize and understand that sharing and using people’s chosen pronouns affirms human dignity. Using the wrong pronoun can be extremely hurtful, damaging and offensive. Particularly to transgender and gender […]
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October 19 is Take Me Outside Day
Posted October 19, 2022
Today, October 19, is Take Me Outside Day. What does that mean for our students? It could mean fresh air, a different perspective, and the chance to explore beyond classroom walls! Take Me Outside Day raises awareness about the benefits of outdoor and land-based learning by encouraging teachers to take their students outdoors during the […]
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Monday, October 24 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students
Posted October 18, 2022
Monday, October 24, 2022 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but all board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. All staff will engage in a full day of professional learning focused on School […]
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Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
Posted October 18, 2022
Today, October 18, is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate the passion, hard work and dedication of WRDSB ECEs and those who work with young children. These educators are crucial in the learning and development of thousands of students across the region. We are grateful for […]
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Co-op Placement an Investment in Students’ Futures
Posted October 17, 2022
“I’m learning about the value of presenting yourself professionally and understanding the dynamics of an office setting. It’s stuff I think you can only learn when you’re in an actual workplace.” Saniya Sohal has a pretty good idea about what she wants for her future, and how challenging her path will be. “I’m hoping to […]
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October 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week
Posted October 17, 2022
October 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week. All are welcome aboard, with the first stop: safety! This education program invites interested parties to address the importance of school bus safety. As parents, caregivers, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators and community members, we all have a role to play. Bus drivers are […]
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Update About Ventilation in Schools
Posted October 14, 2022
View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Somali Soomaali Spanish Española Turkish Türk We remain committed to ensuring Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools are safe for students and staff. In support of this we have made significant investments and improvements. These are outlined in […]
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Renovating Houses and Building New Skills for a Future Career
Posted October 11, 2022
“I’m learning about the business, working with all sorts of tools, getting some work experience and earning credits.” Summertime – for most high school students, it’s time for a break from the books, for trips to the beach or hanging out with friends. But for some, summer means unique opportunities to get hands-on training as […]
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