Save the Date: PIC Family Engagement Series

Posted March 16, 2022

The WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is excited to share that they will once again be hosting their annual Family Engagement Series! Each year, PIC offers a free, online speaker series for all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents and caregivers. This series is designed to bring together parents and caregivers from schools across […]

Update on Lifting COVID-19 Safety Measures

Posted March 11, 2022

On Wednesday, March 9, the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health announced the lifting of a number of COVID-19 restrictions. As of March 21, certain COVID-19 protocols such as masking, cohorting and confirmation of daily COVID-19 screening will no longer be required. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) looks forward to providing a more […]

Moving from Stuck to Unstuck | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted March 9, 2022

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can get unstuck when things get in our way. We all get stuck sometimes. Stuck wanting to keep doing something we enjoy. Stuck not wanting to do something we don’t feel like doing. Stuck in our thoughts. Stuck in big feelings. View the latest edition of […]

Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB

Posted March 7, 2022

This week is Social Work Week in Ontario, which honours social work professionals for their contributions. At the WRDSB, we are celebrating and recognizing the tremendous work of our social work department. More than ever, this group of 27, highly skilled mental health professionals have shown great resilience, compassion and commitment to their work with […]

Supporting the Right to Read in the WRDSB

Posted February 28, 2022

Reading is a fundamental skill for all students as they strive to achieve their full potential. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), supporting students in learning to read is a core focus, and for those students who may face challenges, we are committed to supporting their individual learning needs. This year, in anticipation […]

151 Weber Street Reopens on Tuesday, March 1

Posted February 28, 2022

Our facility at 151 Weber Street in Waterloo will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Programs will resume in-person learning. This includes the following programs: Choices for Youth Waterloo Continuing Education Essential Skills Upgrading Rosemount – Weber UTurn Connect UTurn Waterloo Air quality assessments confirm that our building is safe for the return of students […]

151 Weber Street Closed on Monday, February 28

Posted February 26, 2022

Programs at 151 Weber Street will switch to remote learning on Monday, February 28 as the building will be closed. This includes the following programs: Choices for Youth Waterloo Continuing Education Essential Skills Upgrading Rosemount – Weber UTurn Connect UTurn Waterloo This closure is taking place as a precautionary measure during air quality assessments. At […]

March Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted February 23, 2022

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (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 on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information […]

Listening Forums

Posted February 23, 2022

Background Information As we continue to work to ensure our system and learning environments are inclusive, we are aware of the harm experienced by some Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students and families because of racism, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination. While we continue to address issues as they arise, we want to […]

Black Artist-In-Residence Antonio Michael Downing

Posted February 22, 2022

Celebrating Black Brilliance continues all year long Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to welcome Antonio Michael Downing, musician, author and public speaker, as the WRDSB’s first Black Artist-In-Residence. The residency will commence April 2022. Black Artist-In-Residence Antonio Michael Downing The Black Artist-in-Residence program will start with a series of workshops. African, Caribbean, […]

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