Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
Posted October 5, 2023
Today 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. This morning, as […]
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Student Agency and Voice | Transforming Education Through Engagement
Posted October 4, 2023
At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) we’re transforming education in partnership with those we serve. Student academic achievement and well-being are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to making our schools places where every student can be successful. However, we know we can’t do this without first centring students. […]
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Progress Reports
Posted October 3, 2023
Between now and October 11, teachers will issue progress reports for students. The reports will either be sent home in paper form with students (‘hard copy’) or will be emailed to a parent/guardian/caregiver email address (if we have an address on file). In some cases, the progress report will be sent to the student’s wrdsb gmail […]
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Celebrating Custodial Appreciation Day
Posted October 2, 2023
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 enhanced health and safety measures are […]
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2023-24 School Ventilation Report
Posted September 29, 2023
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. Measures Taken WRDSB Facilities […]
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Transforming Education Through Engagement
Posted September 28, 2023
At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) we’re transforming education in partnership with those we serve. Student academic achievement and well-being are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to making our schools places where every student can succeed. However, we know we can’t do this alone. During the strategic planning […]
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October Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted September 27, 2023
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety
Posted September 27, 2023
The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity – safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law, named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in […]
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Fall Meet The Teacher Night
Posted September 25, 2023
We are pleased to announce that our Fall Meet The Teacher Night will be held on Wednesday, October 11 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm in our cafeteria and gynasium. The evening is an opportunity for parents, guardians and caregivers to meet in-person with your child’s (or children’s) teachers to discuss progress thus far. We hope to […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Friday, September 29
Posted September 25, 2023
On Friday, September 29, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day These days are recognized annually on September 30. As September 30 is a Saturday, WRDSB will be acknowledging the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on Friday, September 29, […]