International Day of Transgender Visibility
Posted March 31, 2022
March 31st is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate two spirit, transgender, gender nonconforming and nonbinary peoples. It is also a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Trans identifying people face ongoing pressure to change or conform in order to validate their identities. […]
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Spring 2022: the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Posted March 30, 2022
Grade 10, 11 and non-graduating Grade 12 students The Ministry of Education is resuming the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) and literacy requirements for graduation this year. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students can complete these this spring. For In-Person Students Grade 10, 11 and non-graduating Grade 12 students learning in-person will be […]
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Masking Requirements
Posted March 30, 2022
All students are expected to complete the Ontario School Screening Tool each day before attending school and must adhere to the direction provided. Although the mask mandate has been lifted in Ontario, there are still certain circumstances where students are required to wear a mask. The following masking requirements are in addition to any self-isolation […]
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Remember to Have Your Say – Our Strategic Plan
Posted March 29, 2022
WRDSB parents, caregivers and community members, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss your chance to help us plan for the future of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Don’t Miss Your Chance to Have Your Say We want to hear from you about your experiences with the WRDSB. The following individuals are […]
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Have Your Say – Our Strategic Plan
Posted March 23, 2022
WRDSB parents, caregivers and community members, we want to hear from you! Your voice will help us plan for the future of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Have Your Say We want to hear from you about your experiences with the WRDSB. The following individuals are invited to take the survey: Parents and […]
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Student Activities for the Strategic Planning Process
Posted March 21, 2022
Students, we want to hear from you! Your voice will help us plan for the future of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Student Activities Students will have time in class to complete one of the following two activities. You can also complete one of these activities at home. These activities help us learn […]
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Posted March 21, 2022
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The theme for 2022 is Voices for Action Against Racism. Within our school board, we are proud of all WRDSB staff and students who work against racism. One example is Hana Adham, a Grade 12 student in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), […]
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Finding Purpose in Eliminating Discrimination
Posted March 21, 2022
Hana Adham, a Grade 12 student in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), is driven to help eliminate racial discrimination. The spark that ignited her interest in social justice and human rights began with the opportunity to take part in the Ripple Effect Education (TREE) and Kindred Credit Union’s Peace Innovators Scholarship and Mentoring […]
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Act of Hate Against Mississauga Mosque
Posted March 20, 2022
Yesterday several members of the Mosque in Mississauga stopped an attack on the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre during dawn prayer. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt. Still, this terrifying act happened in a place of worship here in Ontario, in a neighbouring community. This act has led to feelings of vulnerability to members of the […]
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French Language Day
Posted March 20, 2022
French Language Day is observed every year on March 20 to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. French Language Day was established by the United Nations (UN) as an opportunity to make the international community aware of the history, culture and use of the French language. French Language in the WRDSB In the Waterloo Region District […]