January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day
Posted January 19, 2024
“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 Alexander’s legacy. […]
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Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day
Posted January 18, 2024
Friday, 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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January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day
Posted January 17, 2024
January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada. Working as a Swedish diplomat in Budapest during the Second World War, Raoul Wallenberg risked his own life to save the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jewish people from the Holocaust. In 1985, the Government of Canada named Mr. Wallenberg its first honourary citizen. In […]
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Thursday, February 1 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students
Posted January 15, 2024
Thursday, February 1, 2024, 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
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Semester 1 Exam & Evaluation Information
Posted January 15, 2024
Any student (all grades) may be required to come to school to complete essential course and summative work during this week- please see your teacher if you have questions.
The Exam/Evaluation Schedule for the end of Semester 1 is posted in the chart below. ONLY Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes listed in the chart have formal exams during this week. All exams will be 75 minutes in length. Students will have up to double time (150 minutes) to complete the exam.
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Saturday, January 13 – International and Indigenous Language Programs and Rental Cancellations
Posted January 12, 2024
Due to the forecasted weather conditions and the special weather statement that is in effect for Waterloo region on Saturday, January 13, 2024: All Elementary in-person International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are cancelled All remote Secondary International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are still operating All school rentals are cancelled Organizers will receive an […]
Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2024
Posted January 10, 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 with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]
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UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024!
Posted January 9, 2024
If you hope to attend university in September, 2024, make sure you have completed your application in OUAC. The deadline to apply is this FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024. See your Guidance counselor if you have questions! Earlier we had posted the wrong date – we apologize for any confusion!
January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted January 3, 2024
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families, 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 with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child. Lunch and Learn Sessions Teen Mental Health When: […]
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Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB
Posted December 22, 2023
With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. Though there are only nine days left this year, we are pleased to see just how much we accomplished in 2023. This year, we worked to […]