Announcing the Retirement of Superintendent Ron DeBoer
Posted December 20, 2022
Congratulations to Superintendent Ron DeBoer on the announcement of his retirement effective January 31, 2023. Ron has served the WRDSB and public education with great dedication, skill and a commitment to equity and social justice for 33 years. Ron joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in 1990 as a secondary school English and […]
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Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB
Posted December 20, 2022
With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. To help celebrate the season in this spirit, we shared some light and joy with our friends and neighbours at A Better Tent City (ABTC) in […]
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Masking in WRDSB Schools and Workplaces Encouraged
Posted December 20, 2022
As RSV, influenza and COVID-19 continue to spread across the region, protecting the health and well-being of students and staff continues to be our top priority. One of the ways we can all help reduce the spread of viruses within our schools and workplaces is by wearing a mask. On Monday, December 19, Waterloo Region […]
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Students Building a Dream for their Future Careers
Posted December 16, 2022
Students, parents and caregivers packed the Bingemans Conference Centre on the evening of November 30 for the first in-person Build a Dream Career Discovery Expo in Waterloo Region since before the pandemic. Nour Hachem-Fawaz is the president and founder of Build a Dream, which aims to promote opportunities for women and those who identify as […]
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Black Brilliance Shines Bright at Annual Student Conference
Posted December 14, 2022
The sounds of singing, music, laughter and joy echoed through the hallways of the Education Centre as Black students and staff from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) came together for Boldly Belonging: the Black Brilliance Student Conference on Wednesday, November 30. Antonio Michael Downing, WRDSB’s Black Artist-in-Residence, opened the event with a […]
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December 10 is Human Rights Day
Posted December 10, 2022
Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day This important day is celebrated every year on December 10. Today is the day on which the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Poverty Point of View […]
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Give the Gift of WEFI and Support Students
Posted December 6, 2022
WEFI helps, and you can too. The Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI) helps to make a wide variety of programs in our schools possible. From school nutrition programs, to helping ensure all students are able to engage in extracurricular activities, your contributions will directly help our students. Give the Gift of WEFI Multiply the impact […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Posted December 6, 2022
To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Tuesday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Posted November 25, 2022
Today, Friday November 25, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It was first designated by the UN General Assembly in 1981. November 25 was chosen to honour the lives of three political activists from the Dominican Republic. The Mirabal sisters were murdered under the order of the country’s ruler in […]
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November 20-26 is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Posted November 20, 2022
In the WRDSB, we are committed to fostering a school culture that is safe, respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all of our students. To help us in our work to promote safe schools and positive learning environments, Ontario has designated the […]
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