Flourish – Black Brilliance Month 2025

Posted February 3, 2025

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to recognise Black Brilliance all year long. February is Black Brilliance Month. We aim to create an environment where African, Caribbean and Black-identifying (ACBi) students and staff see their brilliance: Highlighted Represented Celebrated Black Brilliance 2025: Flourish Flourishing is the presence of positive well-being, belonging […]

Update #2 – Severe Weather, Exams and the January 31 PD Day

Posted January 30, 2025

Today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, was declared a severe weather day. This led to the cancellation of all school transportation in: Wellesley Wilmot Woolwich This is the second severe weather day declared this week. We want to provide an update to help clarify how these severe weather days impact the next week for secondary students. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

All Auditions are have been moved to Tuesday, January 28th.

Posted January 28, 2025

Dear Parents and IAP Applicants,
Due to inclement weather in some areas of our region, the Waterloo Region District School Board has cancelled all exams and extra curricular activities today and tonight. Therefore, we will need to postpone tonight’s audition.
All auditions scheduled for tonight, Tuesday January 28, will be moved to Thursday January 30.  Audition times will be the same on Thursday as they would have been this evening.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at this email address or at 519-743-8265 x5591.
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you on Thursday.

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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 […]

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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