National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30

Posted September 24, 2024

On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]

Blended Learning Day – September 25

Posted September 18, 2024

Wednesday September 25 will be the first of four Blended Learning days in 2024-25.  On Blended Learning days, students engage in asynchronous and synchronous work from home; teachers engage in professional learning during the asynchronous portion of the day.  Students are not required to attend in-peron, but may choose to.  Students in ACE classes attend […]

Islamic Heritage Apparel

Posted September 17, 2024

In recognition of Islamic Heritage, we are pleased to launch the Muslim Apparel Store. By purchasing from the affinity apparel store, you are supporting one mechanism of funding student-led initiatives. This store can be shared with students, families/caregivers and community members. Place Your Order Orders must be placed by September 19 at 11:55 p.m. There will […]

Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day

Posted September 17, 2024

Today is Information Technology Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their […]

Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee

Posted September 16, 2024

Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]

Terry Fox Run at Glenview Park

Posted September 11, 2024

This September, Glenview students will have the opportunity to participate in the Terry Fox Run at Glenview. The Terry Fox run has become a fall tradition in schools and communities across Canada, supporting Terry’s vision of a world without cancer by raising money for cancer research. Participating students will be encouraged to run, jog or […]

Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted September 10, 2024

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in September 2024

Posted September 9, 2024

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child in meeting their reading and writing goals […]

Michael Martchenko: WRDSB Alumni Who Illustrated 40+ Robert Munsch Books

Posted September 9, 2024

By Kyo Lee, a Grade 12 WRDSB student Images courtesy of Michael Martchenko Students who grew up reading beloved Robert Munsch books like The Paper Bag Princess or Smelly Socks will immediately recognize its unique and vibrant illustrations. What many students may not know is that the artist behind the illustrations, Michael Martchenko, is an […]

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day & Awareness Month

Posted September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024 marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day First held in 1999, FASD day is devoted to raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to improve the prevention of FASD, as well as diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD. Red Shoes Rock Red Shoes Rock is […]

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