World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month in the WRDSB
Posted April 1, 2021
With the arrival of April, so too comes World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month. These are both opportunities to recognize the importance of accepting, and supporting those on the Autism Spectrum in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) so they can reach their full potential as learners and in life beyond school. […]
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Important information regarding WRDSB Student Census
Posted March 31, 2021
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is launching its first-ever Student Census. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about the students we support and help us to identify differences and gaps in our students’ experiences and outcomes based on their diverse needs. The WRDSB Student Census is a confidential and voluntary survey […]
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Engaging with others for our children
Posted March 31, 2021
By Beth Daniel & Chiazor Ugwuogo – Beth is the co-chair of the Parent Involvement Committee and Chiazor is a Parent Member of the Parent Involvement Committee. Having children in school means juggling a lot, all at once. The daily routine includes getting dressed, preparing lunches, helping with homework, not to mention extracurricular activities such […]
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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 their […]
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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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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, […]
Plans for September 2021
Posted March 23, 2021
Dear WRDSB Families, I am pleased to let you know that the WRDSB is planning to welcome students and staff back to a regular school year with students learning in-person starting in September 2021. We have heard from you through our Let’s Connect surveys that you feel strongly about the importance of school in the […]
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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 […]