WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 26, 2024

April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. We remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. Flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be […]

Explore Your Future: Career Speaker Series

Posted April 26, 2024

The Business and Education Partnership (BEP) of Waterloo Region invites Grades 7 to 12 students and their families to participate in the Explore Your Future speaker series. These free, in-person events give students a chance to learn about potential career options and help plan their future career pathways. Registration for these events is required. Explore […]

May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted April 24, 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 […]

Director chanicka Joins SpeakUp! International Inc. as a Podcast Guest

Posted April 23, 2024

Director jeewan chanicka was recently featured as a special guest on the SpeakUP! International Inc. podcast. jeewan chanicka’s Blueprint for Inclusive Academic Excellence and Community Empowerment In the podcast, Director chanicka shares his insights about: Complexities of promoting culturally responsive leadership Moving beyond resiliency to creating conditions for students to thrive Importance of prioritizing marginalized […]

April 22 is Earth Day

Posted April 22, 2024

Today, April 22, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) celebrates Earth Day. Every year more than a billion people recognize Earth Day around the world. It is a day of action to change human behaviour and create global, national, and local policy changes. The environmental stewardship we are challenged to uphold every Earth Day […]

Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted April 16, 2024

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bobbie Chatha as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective April 29, 2024. Bobbie’s career spans over two decades, marked by progressive leadership roles and a deep commitment to fostering a culture of Human Rights and Equity within the educational landscape. Before joining the Waterloo […]

Public Health Vaccine Clinics for Students in Grades 9 to 12

Posted April 16, 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 (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires families and caregivers to ensure their children receive specific vaccinations. The […]

Mid Term Instructional Support Days Expectations/Schedule 

Posted April 12, 2024

Mid Term Instructional Support Days Expectations/Schedule  Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday, April 18th  The Mid Term Instructional Support days will provide opportunities for  classroom teachers  to work with their students at credit rescue assignment completion, and/or offer additional opportunities for students to demonstrate specific or overall curriculum expectations.  These are designated exam days on the […]

1 2 … 188