Eastwood Collegiate Institute

OSSLT for Secondary Students in 2022-23

Posted October 3, 2022

We want to update you on our plans for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) this year. About the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) All students must successfully complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in order to earn a secondary school diploma. The test is normally taken in grade 10, however […]

Celebrating Custodial Appreciation Day

Posted October 2, 2022

Today is Custodial Appreciation Day. We want to express our gratitude to the custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly to make sure Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and offices are clean, safe and well-maintained. During the pandemic, these hard-working individuals played a critical role. No matter the time of day, they made […]

Waterloo Region District School Board Confirms Some Student Information Involved in Cyber Incident

Posted September 29, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) confirms that some information in the student grade database was impacted by the July 10 cyber incident. The data involved included information for some students enrolled in the 2006-07 through 2012-13 academic years. Given the years involved, the vast majority of individuals are former students. Social insurance numbers, […]

$58,000 in Bursaries Awarded to 50+ Co-Op Students

Posted September 28, 2022

58 Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Co-operative Education students are about to receive $1,000 each. These awards are thanks to the Learn and Work and Skilled Trade Bursary Programs. That works out to $58,000 in bursaries to support students as they explore the career options available to them. Co-operative Education students from across the […]

Emergency Shelter at 1668 King St East

Posted September 27, 2022

من فضلك اطلب من شخص ما يترجم هذه الرسالة الهامة. Pida a alguien que traduzca este importante mensaje. لطفاً از کسی بخواهید این پیام مهم را ترجمه کند. Fadlan qof ha turjumo fariintan muhiimka ah. እባኮትን አንድ ሰው ይህን ጠቃሚ መልእክት እንዲተረጉም ያድርጉ። Lütfen birisinin bu önemli mesajı tercüme etmesini sağlayın. Veuillez demander à quelqu’un […]

Woodworking Co-Op Offers the Tangible Benefits of Experiential Learning

Posted September 26, 2022

“There’s nothing like sitting on the chair you’ve built.” Casey Herfuth likes a good challenge and loves working with hands. So, when the Grade 11 student at Preston High School (PHS) was offered a co-op placement at Steel and Timber Designs in Cambridge, he jumped at the opportunity. He earned high school credits, while gaining […]

COVID-19 Update for the 2022/23 School Year

Posted September 23, 2022

With the return to school well underway, we want to provide an update to families and caregivers on our current COVID-19 measures. Please know that the health and safety of our students and staff remain our top priority. We continue to follow the guidance of the Ministry of Education and public health, to balance the […]

Student Transportation Update: Bus Service Start Timeline

Posted September 23, 2022

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) would like to share an important update regarding the start of student transportation service. Unfortunately the cyber incident that occurred last month has impacted Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause students and families. Delayed Start to Student Transportation Transportation Services […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Friday, September 30

Posted September 23, 2022

On Friday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. All WRDSB schools and offices will remain open for students and staff. What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? On June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for […]