Education for a Brighter Future: 2023 Education Week
Posted May 4, 2023
This week is Education Week in Ontario. Recognized during the first week of May each year, Education Week provides an opportunity to celebrate student achievement and teaching excellence in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and all school boards across the province. The theme of Education Week 2023 is Education for a Brighter Future. […]
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WRDSB participates in Mental Health Week, May 1-7, 2023
Posted May 1, 2023
Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May, making 2023 the 72nd year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will celebrate […]
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UPDATE: Grand River Transit Strike in Effect
Posted May 1, 2023
The Region of Waterloo confirmed that as of today, Monday, May 1, GRT bus services have been canceled due to a strike. The Region confirmed that due to the strike conventional bus, MoblityPLUS and busPLUS services will not operate, but ION train service will continue. This has already caused disruption for students who rely on […]
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May 1 is National Principal’s Day
Posted May 1, 2023
May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day Principals and vice-principals lead Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools each and every day. This day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and community members. The impact of principals and vice-principals extend beyond a single classroom. They set the tone […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning
Posted April 28, 2023
Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]
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Potential Grand River Transit Strike
Posted April 27, 2023
Yesterday, the Region of Waterloo shared about a potential strike which would cause disruptions to Grand River Transit (GRT) service. UNIFOR Local 4304, the union representing many GRT staff, will be in a legal position to strike as early as Monday, May 1. In the event of a strike, the Region confirmed conventional bus, MoblityPLUS […]
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WRDSB Announces 2022-23 Tim Walker Memorial Award
Posted April 26, 2023
Each year, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes schools for their commitment and contribution to education and environmental initiatives through the Tim Walker Memorial Award. This year we received several exceptional applications. Each applicant demonstrated a commitment to environmental stewardship and dedication to addressing concerns across our region, including climate change and food insecurity. […]
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Important Immunization Update
Posted April 25, 2023
Public Health is advising parents and guardians that they are not proceeding with suspensions for secondary students under the ISPA for the 2022-23 school year. Please click on the links below for more information.Read more about Important Immunization Update »
April 23 is World Book Day
Posted April 23, 2023
Today, April 23, is World Book Day. World Book Day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to give worldwide promotion of books and authors, and to encourage access to books in all languages and countries. Books at the WRDSB At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we recognize […]
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Instructional Support days Wednesday April 19th and Thursday April 20th
Posted April 19, 2023
Hello Eastwood Families,
We are sending out a reminder that this coming Wednesday April 19th and Thursday April 20thare Instructional Support days. These days can be used by students to get caught up on work and/or connect with teachers either virtually or in person. Classroom teachers can work with students on assignment completion, and/or offer additional opportunities for students to demonstrate a skill or curriculum expectation that has been missed or requires further support.
Students are required to attend remotely or in-person, depending on the needs of the student. Teachers will communicate with their students the expectation/schedule for those days in advance. Though many students may be working from home, students will be marked “present” for attendance purposes if they have engaged with the teacher virtually (e.g. conferencing/feedback sessions; participation in the virtual classroom; submitting owed work; etc.)
ACE students will attend school with regular programming and following regular attendance procedures
Transportation will run at regular times
Teaching staff will be in attendance at school during these days.
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