Our Outdoor Education Department presents #HoneyHiveLive
Posted June 24, 2020
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a beekeeper or been curious about what the inside of a beehive looks like? Well, we have a unique opportunity for you! We invite all our students, staff and families to join our outdoor education department staff TODAY as we open up the honey hives from […]
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June 22, 2020 Board Meeting goes online
Posted June 22, 2020
Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees are continuing to meet online. Our next online meeting is tonight, June 22, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]
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A message to our IAP students
Posted June 21, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian/IAP students, We would like to thank all our students and families for their participation in the Integrated Arts Program this year. It has certainly been an interesting time. We would like to extend a particular thanks and congratulations to our graduates for all their efforts in the IAP over their time with us. […]
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Week 12 Wrap-Up: Year-End Celebrations and Reopening Planning
Posted June 19, 2020
It’s hard to believe that this week marks the twelfth week of distance learning in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). As we prepare for the final days of the school year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the efforts of all of our students, their families and our staff, as you have all […]
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Week 11 Wrap-Up: Preparing for the End of the School Year
Posted June 12, 2020
It’s hard to believe that there are only two weeks left in the school year! As we reflect on these last months, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the efforts of all of our students, their families and our staff, as you have all navigated the past ten weeks. As we enter these final weeks, […]
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June 8, 2020 Special Board Meeting goes online
Posted June 8, 2020
Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees are continuing to meet online. Our next online meeting is tonight, June 8, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]
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Week 10 Wrap-Up: Retrieving Items and Provincial Updates
Posted June 5, 2020
Retrieving personal items from your school Starting the week of June 15, WRDSB students and families will have the opportunity to safely empty their lockers and safely retrieve personal items from their schools. Families can expect to receive information directly from their school about the retrieval process, including the dates and times families should arrive […]
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Retrieving personal items from school
Posted June 5, 2020
Starting the week of June 15, WRDSB students and families will have the opportunity to safely empty their lockers and retrieve personal items from their schools. Families can expect to receive information directly from their school about the retrieval process, including the dates and times families should arrive at their school. The health and safety […]
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Anti-Racism: Equity Resources for the WRDSB Community
Posted June 4, 2020
In our message shared last week, the WRDSB recognized the need to action our commitment to confronting anti-Black racism in our board. We acknowledge that we have much work to do, and we understand we need to do better. We know that when we messaged on Friday we indicated that we would be sharing resources […]
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Acknowledging the recent and ongoing events of anti-Black racism in the United States and Canada
Posted June 2, 2020
The WRDSB acknowledges and recognizes the tragic and devastating incidents of recent weeks that include the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, and the harm done to Christian Cooper. We also acknowledge and recognize the legacy of anti-Black racism that causes harm, violence, and too often leads to the death of […]