Our guide for the winter season
Posted November 27, 2017
Winter is coming and we want to ensure that we are ready for what Mother Nature has in store for us this season. During bad weather conditions, we may need to cancel buses or close schools for the safety of our students and staff. Here’s what you need to know: Learn more about our Severe Weather procedures.
School Council Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Posted November 21, 2017
Please join us at our School Council meeting. Wednesday Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Agenda items include: orientation to School Council, school needs and opportunities, recent and upcoming events, and fundraising. Please bring any questions. All are welcome.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 19-25
Posted November 20, 2017
We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 19 to 25, 2017. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]
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OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare
Posted November 14, 2017
We want to remind students, parents and caregivers that starting on January 1, 2018, Ontario will provide free prescription drug coverage for all children and youth aged 24 and under. Children and youth will have access to over 4,400 medications and other drug products at no cost. Enrolment in OHIP+ is automatic – you will […]
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Friday, November 17, 2017 is a PD Day – no school for students
Posted November 10, 2017
Friday, November 17, 2017 is a professional development day for Elementary and Secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the PD Day will be School Improvement Planning in the morning. Teachers will participate in a whole-school activity […]
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Public Health wants to hear from you on Supervised Injection Services
Posted November 3, 2017
Region of Waterloo Public Health and community partners have started having conversations about supervised injection services. They are asking those who live, work and go to school in Waterloo region for their opinion on these services. You can have your say on Supervised Injection Services through the region’s online survey. To participate in the survey […]
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York University’s Transition Services hosting workshop for parents
Posted November 3, 2017
Disability Services at York University will be hosting a Transition Workshop for parents on Wednesday November 15th from 6:30-9PM at the Keele Campus in Toronto. This workshop is open to all parents (or other support persons) who have questions or concerns about transitioning to post-secondary studies in college or university. Workshop topics will include: Applying […]
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Being part of the IB Programme expanded my horizons
Posted November 2, 2017
When Husayn Jamal first started his high school journey over four years ago, he was unsure what he wanted to do in the future. Husayn enrolled in Cameron Heights’ International Baccalaureate (IB) programme where he was exposed to new ideas and experiences that expanded his possibilities. Today, Husayn is in his first year at McGill […]
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EXTENDED: #WeSingOCanada together
Posted October 18, 2017
We have extended the deadline for video submissions to Friday, November 24, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video […]
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#WeSingOCanada together
Posted October 18, 2017
It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video that will showcase the amazing talents of our students, teachers and parents. We want to give […]