February is Psychology Month

Posted February 8, 2024

February is Psychology Month. This month provides us with an opportunity to: Highlight the important role psychological services consultants play in the lives of students Share some resources developed by psychological services at WRDSB Psychology at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Each school has a psychological services consultant. Our psychology staff is committed […]

Reminder: Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 7

Posted February 5, 2024

Wednesday, February 7 is Winter Walk Day! This initiative is hosted by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR).   In case of inclement weather, the alternate date is Wednesday, February 14. Walking, biking and wheeling to and from school are great for the environment. […]

Meet the Candidates for the 2024-25 School Year – Student Trustee Election

Posted February 5, 2024

Meet the Student Trustee candidates for the 2024-25 school year:  Meet the Candidates This year, Student Trustee elections feature a campaign period. As part of their application, Student Trustee candidates provided campaign materials to be made available to the student electorate at each secondary school within their riding. Learn more about the candidates who are […]

DIASPORA – Black Brilliance Month 2024

Posted February 1, 2024

February is Black Brilliance Month at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), though we strive to recognize Black Brilliance all year long. We aim to create an environment where African, Caribbean and Black-identifying (ACBi) students and staff see their brilliance highlighted, represented and celebrated. Black Brilliance 2024: DIASPORA At the Fall Black Brilliance Secondary […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2024

Posted January 31, 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 Families and Caregivers: Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The […]

February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted January 30, 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 […]

Skilled Trade Learning Opportunities: Career Speaker Series

Posted January 29, 2024

The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents/caregivers to participate in the Skilled Trade Learning Opportunities interactive speaker series. This free virtual series gives students a chance to learn about potential career options and help them plan their future career pathways. Registration for these events is […]

January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

Posted January 29, 2024

On January 29, 2017, a gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and killed six worshippers and injured 19 Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, 2021, the Afzaal family of London, Ontario were […]

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Posted January 26, 2024

As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the WRDSB is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]

Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 7

Posted January 24, 2024

Wednesday, February 7 is Winter Walk Day! This initiative is hosted by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). In case of inclement weather, the alternate date is Wednesday, February 14. Walking, biking and wheeling to and from school are great for the environment. They […]

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