November 8 is an exam/evaluation day

Posted October 24, 2024

In the 2024-25 school year, there are five exam/evaluation days in each semester.  One exam/evaluation day occurs at mid-semester; four exam/evaluation days occur at the end of the semester.  Please see the 2024-25 GPSS school year calendar.  The first exam/evaluation day is Friday, November 8.  Some students may be required to attend in-person for assessments/evaluations; some […]

Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Posted October 24, 2024

Today, October 24, is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the dedication and exceptional skills of Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs). These educators play a crucial role in the growth and learning of thousands of students across the region. Supporting and Serving Families The Waterloo […]

Friday, November 1 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted October 20, 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

Celebrating Library Workers Day

Posted October 20, 2024

Today is Canadian Library Workers Day! About Canadian Library Workers Day This is a chance for each of us to say thank you to those who lead these learning hubs in our school communities. Beyond lending books and supporting research, library workers provide valuable contributions to all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board […]

Available Now: Flourish – Black Brilliance Apparel Store

Posted October 17, 2024

At the WRDSB Black Brilliance is all year long, we are pleased to launch the Black Brilliance Apparel Store. By purchasing from the affinity apparel store, you are supporting one mechanism of funding student-led initiatives. Place your order Introducing BUY IT FORWARD Purchase a shirt that can be gifted to a student. Purchases will be given […]

Take Our Kid To Work Day – November 6 2024

Posted October 16, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to encourage Grade 9 student participation on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Take Our Kids to Work 2024. About Take Our Kids to Work Day Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTW) has a long history of being a successful opportunity for students to gain real world experience in […]

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

Posted October 8, 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 conduct research at home? The Waterloo Region […]

A Reminder About Disconnecting From Work for WRDSB Staff

Posted October 4, 2024

Supporting the health and well-being of students and staff is a priority for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). In fact, support for student and staff well-being is one of the Strategic Directions set by Trustees in our Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Ensuring that our staff have healthy and professional boundaries between work and home […]

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 4, 2024

Saturday, October 5, 2024 is World Teachers’ Day! World Teachers’ Day Celebrated since 1994, World Teachers’ Day was created by UNESCO and is held each year on October 5 to celebrate teachers globally. It’s an opportunity to celebrate how teachers are transforming education, but also to reflect on how we can better support their work. […]

Celebrating Custodial Appreciation Day

Posted October 2, 2024

Today is Custodial Appreciation Day. We want to express our gratitude to the custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly to make sure Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and offices are clean, safe and well-maintained. No matter the time of day, these hard-working individuals make sure our schools are clean and welcoming for […]

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