October 19 is Take Me Outside Day

Posted October 19, 2022

Today, October 19, is Take Me Outside Day. What does that mean for our students? It could mean fresh air, a different perspective, and the chance to explore beyond classroom walls! Take Me Outside Day raises awareness about the benefits of outdoor and land-based learning by encouraging teachers to take their students outdoors during the […]

Monday, October 24 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted October 18, 2022

Monday, October 24, 2022 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but all board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. All staff will engage in a full day of professional learning focused on School […]

Take Our Kids to Work 2022

Posted October 18, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to encourage grade 9 student participation on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in : You Belong Here! Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTW) has a long history of being a successful opportunity for students to gain real world experience in the workplace. TOKTW also connects parents/caregivers […]

Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Posted October 18, 2022

Today, October 18, is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate the passion, hard work and dedication of WRDSB ECEs and those who work with young children. These educators are crucial in the learning and development of thousands of students across the region. We are grateful for […]

Co-op Placement an Investment in Students’ Futures

Posted October 17, 2022

“I’m learning about the value of presenting yourself professionally and understanding the dynamics of an office setting. It’s stuff I think you can only learn when you’re in an actual workplace.” Saniya Sohal has a pretty good idea about what she wants for her future, and how challenging her path will be. “I’m hoping to […]

October 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week

Posted October 17, 2022

October 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week. All are welcome aboard, with the first stop: safety! This education program invites interested parties to address the importance of school bus safety. As parents, caregivers, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators and community members, we all have a role to play. Bus drivers are […]

First School Council Meeting 2022-23

Posted October 17, 2022

This communication is intended as a reminder to all guardians, caregivers and parents that the first Grand River School Council meeting of the year will be held this Wednesday beginning at 7pm. This is an in person meeting. Please contact the Principal either by phone at the school or via email if you are interested […]

Update About Ventilation in Schools

Posted October 14, 2022

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Somali Soomaali Spanish Española Turkish Türk We remain committed to ensuring Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools are safe for students and staff. In support of this we have made significant investments and improvements. These are outlined in […]

Individual Education Plan(IEP) and/or Plans of Care (POC) – Update for Families

Posted October 12, 2022

The WRDSB’s cyber incident in July has impacted a number of our online platforms. Included in this is our ability to update Individual Education Plans (IEPs) online and Plans of Care (POCs). Please be assured that teachers are aware of students who have an IEP and the Resource team is supporting students with IEPs as […]

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