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, […]

Update on Anticipated Transportation Service Interruptions

Posted February 17, 2022

This is an important update from Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) which continues to experience bus driver shortages. STSWR and their service providers continue to work hard to address staffing pressures and service shortfalls, through enhanced recruiting efforts and we are beginning to see the results. The additional staffing pressure of the latest […]

Friday, February 18 is Black Brilliance Day

Posted February 16, 2022

Our first Black Brilliance Day will be held on Friday, February 18 in schools that currently have a Black Students’ Association or Union (BSA/U). Black Brilliance Day is an opportunity for all Black students to stand boldly, proudly and unapologetically in their African ancestry and Black identities. Last fall, we hosted a t-shirt design competition. […]

February is Psychology Month

Posted February 15, 2022

Psychology in the WRDSB At the WRDSB, Psychology staff work with students, staff and parents to support learning and development, as well as student well-being and mental health. Each school in our district has a Psychological Services consultant who provides assessments, consultation and intervention support. WRDSB Psychology staff play an integral role in providing a […]

Secondary Students: Wednesday February 16 Blended Learning Day

Posted February 15, 2022

We want to remind secondary students that Wednesday, February 16 is a Blended Learning Day. Blended Learning Day Secondary teachers will be engaging in Professional Development to support the expansion of de-streaming in the next school year. For students, these days will be similar to our Instructional Support Days, where students are not required to […]

Grade 9 and 10 Vaccine Catch Up Clinics

Posted February 11, 2022

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students in Grade 9 or 10 may not have been able to complete their Grade 7 vaccines provided by Public Health at their school. These vaccines include: Hepatitis B Human papillomavirus (HPV) Meningococcal (Meningitis) which is required as per the Immunization of School Pupils Act. Students in Grade 9 or […]

Assertive Communication | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted February 10, 2022

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how to put your well-being first while strengthening relationships with others. Have you ever had trouble telling friends and family what you need? Have you ever lost sight of your own needs as you’ve tried to meet others’ expectations? It can be hard to navigate. View the latest […]

Black Brilliance Month in the WRDSB

Posted February 1, 2022

Yes, Black Brilliance Month! When it comes to tackling systemic anti-Black racism in education, every organization must set a goal. At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), the goal is creating learning environments where African, Caribbean, and Black identifying (ACBI) staff and students are supported in being unapologetically Black. This means creating an environment […]

January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

Posted January 28, 2022

On January 29, 2017, a lone gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and opened fire on dozens of Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. By the time the shooting had ended, six worshippers had been killed, and 19 more injured. It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history that prompted widespread […]

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