Students Share What Canada Means to Them

Posted June 28, 2021

Lorna Hundt, chief executive officer of Great Canadian Holidays Inc., was determined to let this year’s winners of the My Canada Project writing contest know just how proud she was. As public health guidelines would not allow for the usual gathering to celebrate the Grade 8 students’ achievements, she brought the ceremony to them. “We […]

Report Cards and Diplomas

Posted June 28, 2021

Please note that all quadmester 3 and 4 report cards will be mailed to households in mid-July. All graduating students will also receive an official copy of their high school transcript enclosed in this package. In the event that Public Health, the Ministry of Education and the Waterloo Region District school board, allow for Commencement […]

Get to Know the Human Rights Branch

Posted June 28, 2021

Earlier this month, we announced the new Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department. This week, we are profiling the third of three branches within the department: the Human Rights Branch. Human Rights Branch Students, staff, Trustees, parents/caregivers and other Board community members have the right to inclusive and respectful learning and working environments free from […]

Farewell from Director John Bryant

Posted June 25, 2021

Video: Farewell from Director John Bryant Dear WRDSB Families, As we near the finish of another school year unlike any other, I am again reminded of the immense gratitude I feel for the efforts of our students, staff, families and community partners. Since September, together we have adapted and shifted the entire Waterloo Region District […]

Remains found at Saskatchewan Residential School

Posted June 24, 2021

Today, Cowessess First Nation announced the discovery of 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Residential School in Saskatchewan. This comes less than a month after the remains of 215 Indigenous children were discovered at a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia. We recognize that this discovery has re-traumatized Indigenous community […]

2021-22 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted June 24, 2021

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2021-22 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates First day of school – Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Winter holiday – December 20 to December 31, 2021 March break – March 14 to March 18, 2022 Last day of […]

Year-end reflection from our 2020-21 Student Trustees

Posted June 24, 2021

To our fellow Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students: You did it! You made it through a year of constant change and uncertainty. You displayed strength, courage, perseverance, kindness and resilience. As your 2020-21 Student Trustees, we want to congratulate and thank you for staying strong throughout these challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic has […]

What Learning Will Look Like for Secondary Students in September 2021

Posted June 23, 2021

We look forward to welcoming our secondary students back to learning in September 2021, and want you to know what learning in person at school or remotely at home will look like. In Person Learning (At School) Secondary students who are learning in person at school in September will see some changes from last year. […]

Graduating Students & Chromebook Returns

Posted June 23, 2021

Dear Graduating Students & Parents/Guardians of Graduating Students, As you prepare to leave secondary school, please ensure that your student chromebook and charger are returned to the school. Time to return Chromebooks: Chromebooks and their charging cords are the property of the Waterloo Region District School Board and must be returned upon graduation, or upon […]

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