Reminder Secondary Students May Change Mode of Learning by October 16th

Posted October 14, 2020

We are reminding families who wish to change their secondary student’s mode of learning (in-person learning to distance, or the opposite), they have until Friday, October 16 at 4 pm to request the change. How to request a change to a student’s mode of learning: If you want to make a change to your secondary […]

WRDSB presents the Monster Tree Challenge

Posted October 9, 2020

Trees throughout our region are showing off their autumn colours, and what better way to celebrate the fall season than a little leaf-learning! From now until Friday, October 30, our Outdoor Education department invites all WRDSB students and their families to participate in Monster Trees, a hunt for Waterloo region’s largest trees. This free, fun […]

World Mental Health Day 2020

Posted October 9, 2020

October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a day begun by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to raise awareness in the global community about the importance of supporting mental health, to take action and create lasting change. “It is nearly 30 years since the first World Mental Health Day was launched by the […]

Commencement 2020 Update

Posted October 7, 2020

Eastwood Commencement 2020 Update

Due to the current restrictions around public gatherings created by the COVID virus, Eastwood will not be hosting an in-person Commencement. We are currently working with the Waterloo Region District School Board to determine our next steps. If you have already purchased a 2020 Commencement Package and/or extra tickets, your refund has been processed by the same method you used to pay.  Please frequent our website for further communication about our 2020 Commencement.

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Resources to Help Those Experiencing Family Violence

Posted October 7, 2020

Supporting our students and their families goes beyond their learning – we want all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to know there are resources available to help them cope with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, 1 in 3 Canadians is […]

COVID-19 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Posted October 7, 2020

COVID-19 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT  Daily Student Self-Screening Parents/guardians must screen their students daily for symptoms of illness, COVID-19, or other respiratory disease before sending them to school.  Students must stay home if they are sick.  Refer to this STUDENT daily self-screening tool All Students Must Stay Home if They are Sick Attendance Students may […]

Q2 Student Calendar

Posted October 7, 2020

Click here for a printable copy of the Q1 Student Calendar

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Confirmed COVID-19 Case: Student at Eastwood CI

Posted October 6, 2020

Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed that a student at Eastwood Collegiate Institute, last in the building on September 28, has tested positive for COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health is in the process of contacting all high-risk contacts of the positive […]

WRDSB Celebrates World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 5, 2020

Today, October 5, is World Teachers’ Day. A day we acknowledge our educators’ dedication and passion, show our appreciation and recognize the unprecedented journey our teachers and educators have been on since March. This morning, our 64,000 students across Waterloo Region started their school day excited and ready to learn, but it looks and feels […]

Do Your Part: Daily Screening for Students and Families

Posted October 2, 2020

We’ve all got a role to play in keeping our students and school communities safe from COVID-19. Here in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), parents and caregivers have a responsibility to complete the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 school screening before sending their children to school – each and every day. Accessing this tool […]

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