Last Call for Grad Photos being Taken
Posted March 22, 2023
If you are graduating in June 2023, this announcement is for YOU!! An additional 3 dates have been set up for Grad Photos. APRIL 3-5 at Glenview, sign up to get your photos done. Go to : schedule.prestigeportraits.ca to book your appointment If Grads need a RE-TAKE , please call : 1 […]
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March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Posted March 21, 2023
Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. This day serves […]
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March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day
Posted March 20, 2023
Tomorrow, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. This year, the theme “With Us, Not For Us” is a reminder that people with Down syndrome need to be part of the work being done to secure them the same […]
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March 20 is French Language Day
Posted March 20, 2023
Today is French Language Day. Established by the United Nations in 2010, French Language Day celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the history, culture and use of the French language worldwide. French Language in the WRDSB In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are proud […]
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Co-creating Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools
Posted March 14, 2023
Student success is a priority at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Students are successful when they know they have safe, caring and inclusive spaces to learn and grow. Just like school boards across the province, the WRDSB seeks feedback from students about their experiences in school. In fact, the Ministry of Education requires […]
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Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB
Posted March 6, 2023
March is National Social Work Month, and March 6 to 12 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of 28 highly skilled social worker clinicians […]
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Parent Night – Wednesday, March 8
Posted March 5, 2023
We welcome parents, guardians, and caregivers on Wednesday, March 8 for our spring Parent Night. Please join us between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm to meet with your child’s teachers.
March 3 – All Evening Rentals, Games and School Events Cancelled
Posted March 3, 2023
Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date. All Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools […]
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Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Posted March 3, 2023
The Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is a graduation requirement which assesses a student’s reading and writing skills (based on the Grade 9 curriculum expectations). While in previous years the OSSLT was written on one date, this year the test will be written within a timeframe from March 1 – April 26. Specific Grade […]
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Update to De-streaming in Secondary Schools
Posted March 1, 2023
As Grade 8 students at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) prepare for their entry into Grade 9, we wanted to update families on the de-streaming of Grade 9 and 10 courses. De-streaming in Grade 9 As of September 2022, Grade 9 students are no longer required to choose between Applied or Academic level […]
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