Student’s Book Supports Anti-Bullying for Pink Shirt Day
Posted February 23, 2021
For Shreya Gupta, being creative comes naturally. When she’s not sketching, painting or reading, she explained there is one place you’ll find her. “On the laptop, just writing some stories for fun.” With a desire to help make a difference for other children, in Canada and around the world, she put her love for writing […]
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Changing How History is Taught – All Year Long
Posted February 22, 2021
A passion for history is what brought Chris Ashley to teaching, and it’s what keeps him at it 23 years after he first joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The educator from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI) isn’t shy about the fact that part of his motivation came as a result of […]
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February 22 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled
Posted February 22, 2021
Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care centres co-located in schools and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home […]
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Updated Covid-19 Screening Direction for WRDSB Staff, Students and Families
Posted February 19, 2021
Effective February 22, 2021, under direction of the Ministry of Education, staff and students are required to stay home from school or child care if anyone in their household develops a single symptom of COVID-19. Return to School If the symptomatic individual tests negative for COVID-19 or receives an alternative diagnosis by a health care […]
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Supporting Black-Owned Businesses and Bookstores
Posted February 16, 2021
Looking to learn more about the Black community in Waterloo Region and make a difference? One way to do this is by supporting Black-owned businesses in our community and throughout Canada. Whether you’re looking to order something for dinner, or looking to buy a book to expand your own consciousness and understanding, there is a […]
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February 16 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled
Posted February 16, 2021
Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home and will be available to students during […]
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Announcing the Secondary Student Verification Portal
Posted February 12, 2021
We announced last week that as part of our enhanced safety measures for the return to in-person learning, a new step in the daily screening process for secondary students would now have school staff verifying the results of the screener at the beginning of the school day. We are now proud to announce the launch […]
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March Break 2021 postponed until April 12-16
Posted February 11, 2021
Today, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that this year’s normally scheduled March Break would be delayed based on the advice of Public Health officials in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. We recognise the substantial impact this will have on students, staff, and families. The one week break normally scheduled for March […]
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Learning Opportunities for Psychology Month in the WRDSB
Posted February 9, 2021
February is Psychology Month and this year, our psychology staff are celebrating by offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members throughout the month. 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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Our Digital Story: Listening and Learning
Posted February 8, 2021
Throughout Black History Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is taking time to highlight and remember the ways that African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s past, present and future, while recognizing the responsibility each of us has to become anti-racists and combat systemic anti-Black racism. We recognize that African, Caribbean […]