Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday, February 23

Posted February 18, 2022

Wednesday, February 23 is Pink Shirt Day and we encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to participate with us by taking a stand against bullying of all kinds.  For almost two years, much of our everyday interactions have shifted to being online. Whether it has been to learn, work, keep in touch […]

February 18 – All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted February 18, 2022

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students will participate in a Weather Impacted Remote Learning day. Educators in both the in-person and […]

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. […]

2022-2023 Student Trustee Elections

Posted February 15, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for our 2022-2023 Student Trustees. Every year, the WRDSB elects two students who will represent student voice at the Board table and at various committees to advocate on behalf of students. Each Student Trustee participates in every Board meeting and various committee meetings, speaking as one […]

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 […]

Blended Learning Days: February 16, March 23, April 27, and May 18

Posted February 14, 2022

In November 2021, the Ministry of Education announced that all schools in the province will implement a fully de-streamed and single-streamed Grade 9 Program. This new approach will ensure high academic expectations and less program restrictions for all our learners.    To prepare and implement the new Grade 9 program and support students’ achievement and […]

Secondary: Students Daily Confirmation of Screening

Posted February 11, 2022

As part of enhanced safety measures for in-person learning, the Ministry of Education has directed schools to reinstate daily on-site verification of screening for all students as an additional layer of protection. This practice is expected to continue until further notice. Screening Verification for Secondary Students Students will use an online portal with their PAL […]

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