April 12 is the International Day of Pink

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by […]

Friday, April 21 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Friday, April 21, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed. Elementary teachers will participate in a full day of professional development planned by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario […]

ECI Spring Literacy Test Information

ECI-Literacy Test- Spring 2023 ECI Literacy Test- Spring 2023 (OSSLT) Students are required to either pass the Literacy Test (OSSLT) or the Literacy Course (OSSLC) as part of their graduation requirements for their Ontario Diploma. Eastwood students who need to meet the requirement should check their school email regularly for updated information. See your guidance counselor […]

Talking about Mental Health: A Message from Director chanicka

Dear WRDSB community, As a district, one of our core priorities is to address mental health and well-being. Through many platforms and interactions, many of you have shared your concerns about the mental health and well-being for your children. Some of you have disclosed that you, yourself may be in need of support, or know […]

WRDSB Celebrates Sikh Heritage Month

April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. More than 500,000 Sikh people live in Canada, the second-largest Sikh population in the world. Celebrated in Ontario since 2013 and across Canada since 2019, this month recognizes the significant contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to the social, economic, political and cultural fabric of the country. Facts […]

Vaccination Clinic Catch Up – May 4 and 11th

School Immunization Program & Catch-up Clinics at ECI: As the School Immunization program was interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Region of Waterloo is collaborating with schools to provide secondary school students easy access to catch up on their publicly funded vaccines at their schools. The vaccines offered at school catch-up clinics are: • Meningococcal […]

April Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

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 […]

Vaping and Cannabis Education for WRDSB Parents and Caregivers

As vaping and the use of cannabis continues to rise in popularity among teens, we want to equip our parents and caregivers with the necessary information to understand the risks of this trend. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), along with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services, is hosting family information […]

World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month

This April, we are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This month and every month, we recognize the importance of accepting and supporting those on the Autism Spectrum so they can reach their full potential in school and in life. World Autism Awareness Day […]

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate two spirit, transgender, gender nonconforming and nonbinary people. It is also a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Trans-identifying people face ongoing pressure to change or conform in order to validate their identities. Over […]

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