December 10 is Human Rights Day
Posted December 10, 2021
Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day This important day is celebrated every year on December 10 — the day on which the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Learn more Educators in the WRDSB have been provided with […]
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Commencement Announcement
Posted December 9, 2021
The following is a message from Mr. Hume about Commencement for our 2021 Grads:
Hello,
The following message contains information about our Commencement plans and how to best recognize the graduating class of 2021 given the circumstances.
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ECI Class of 2021 Commencement Registration
Posted December 8, 2021
We are excited to announce that our virtual Commencement ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 3 pm. If you are not able to attend at this time the video will be available for viewing anytime until Monday, January 3, 2022. Grads from June 2021 who are interested in joining our school’s […]
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Tags: Commencement · grads · graduates · Graduation
New Chair and Vice-Chair Elected at Inaugural Board Meeting
Posted December 7, 2021
Scott Piatkowski elected Chair and Kathleen Woodcock elected Vice-Chair At the Inaugural Board Meeting of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), trustees elected Scott Piatkowski as Chair and Kathleen Woodcock as Vice-Chair. Trustee Piatkowski and Trustee Woodcock, are in their first and fifth terms, respectively, as trustees. Trustee Piatkowski served as Vice-Chair for the […]
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Future Grade Nines: What You Need to Know
Posted December 6, 2021
Every year, thousands of students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) make the transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9, entering the next stage of their learning journey. From choosing courses to understanding graduation requirements, there is a lot involved in making this next step. To help you with this transition, we’ve collected […]
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Categories: News Tags: Future Grade 9 · Future Grade Nines · Grade 8 · Grade 8 to Grade 9
Flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Posted December 6, 2021
To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Monday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]
Rapid Antigen Testing for Students Over the Winter Break
Posted December 3, 2021
In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Waterloo Region District School Board will be providing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every student attending in-person learning at our board. The rapid antigen screening kits are intended for use by […]
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Educator Recognized for Dedication to Advocacy and Supporting Multilingual Students
Posted December 1, 2021
When Kimiko Shibata heard she had been selected as a winner of the 2021 Leading Women, Leading Girls – Building Communities Recognition Award, she didn’t believe it at first. Shibata is a multilingual learner (MLL) resource teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). “Oh no, that’s for other people,” said Shibata as she […]
Support WEFI and Support Our Students
Posted December 1, 2021
WEFI helps, and you can too. The Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI) helps to make a wide variety of programs in our schools possible. From school nutrition programs, to helping ensure all students are able to engage in extracurricular activities, your contributions will directly help our students. Give the Gift of WEFI Multiply the impact […]
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Integrated Arts Program Virtual Information Night
Posted December 1, 2021
Join us on-line for information about the Eastwood Collegiate Integrated Arts Program. Parents of grade 8 students from all over the WRDSB (and beyond!) are encouraged to attend to learn what the program offers, how to apply, and what you will need to do to audition. Integrated Arts Program Virtual Information Night Date: Thursday December […]
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