January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia
Posted January 29, 2025
On January 29, 2017, a gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and killed six worshippers and injured 19 Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, 2021, the Afzaal family of London, Ontario were […]
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February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers
Posted January 29, 2025
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025: Transportation cancellation in Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich Townships, schools are open
Posted January 29, 2025
Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes in Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich Townships are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. All Secondary School Exams that are scheduled today will be postponed to the next school day. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are […]
Update – Severe Weather, Exams and the January 31 PD Day
Posted January 28, 2025
Today, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, was declared a severe weather day. This led to the cancellation of all school transportation in: Wellesley Wilmot Woolwich North Dumfries We want to provide an update to help clarify how this severe weather day impacts the next week or so for secondary students. Exams for Secondary Students As a […]
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025: Transportation cancellation in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships, schools are open
Posted January 28, 2025
Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich, and North Dumfries Townships are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. All exams throughout Waterloo Region are postponed one day. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Posted January 27, 2025
As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community. In the WRDSB, we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]
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Glenview Park Hosts Islamic Heritage Event | #StudentVoice
Posted January 24, 2025
By Alishba, Azka and Sanja, students at Glenview Park Secondary School The Muslim Student Association (MSA) at Glenview Park Secondary School hosted their first Islamic Heritage Event in October, welcoming around 200 guests from 11 Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools. The event’s goal was to bring people together while celebrating Islamic history, culture, […]
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January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day
Posted January 21, 2025
“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” – Lincoln Alexander January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has recognized his legacy. […]
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Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day
Posted January 17, 2025
Sunday, January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in […]
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Friday, January 31 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students
Posted January 17, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours About Professional Development […]
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