Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Posted November 18, 2024
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to fostering and supporting a school culture that is respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all students. Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week We’re recognizing Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 17 to […]
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November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers
Posted November 12, 2024
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children. Lunch and Learn Sessions […]
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WRDSB Remembers and Reflects on Remembrance Day
Posted November 11, 2024
Today is Remembrance Day, a day of solemn reflection and gratitude. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) honours those who have served during times of war, conflict, and peace. We honour all Canadians who have served and are serving to protect our country. This includes the sacrifices of many communities who have supported us […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Death of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair
Posted November 5, 2024
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be flying the Canadian flag at half-mast to mark the loss of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, who passed away on November 4, 2024. A former member of Canada’s Senate, Justice Sinclair was a leading legal scholar, one of Canada’s first Indigenous judges […]
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Grade 8 Information Nights at WRDSB Secondary Schools
Posted November 4, 2024
View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French Français Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Grade 8 students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are beginning to look towards the next step […]
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Holocaust Education Week
Posted November 4, 2024
Holocaust Education Week (HEW) is recognised the first week of November, this year running from November 4 to 10. In 2024, HEW falls at an incredibly difficult moment for the Jewish community. The content shared during this week may be triggering for some staff and students. However, acknowledging HEW aligns with the Waterloo Region District […]
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November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week
Posted November 4, 2024
November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]
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Explore Your Future: Speaker Series
Posted October 31, 2024
The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents/caregivers to take part in the Explore Your Future speaker series. These free, in-person sessions will give students a chance to learn in small groups, speaking with panels of professionals. Registration is required for these events. Please see below […]
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WRDSB shares 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan outcomes
Posted October 31, 2024
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education so that identity and social location no longer predict outcomes for students. The 2023-2024 school year was the second year of implementation of the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). The BIEP is what supports the implementation and achievement of the Strategic Plan. […]
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Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
Posted October 24, 2024
Today, October 24, is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the dedication and exceptional skills of Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs). These educators play a crucial role in the growth and learning of thousands of students across the region. Supporting and Serving Families The Waterloo […]
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