Families in a Digital World – Digital Citizenship Summit

Posted October 21, 2016

Curious about how teachers use technology in class to engage students and how you can follow their learning online? Are you looking for more information on our Grade 9 students receiving Chromebooks? Find out answers to these questions and more at the Digital Citizenship Summit. This event for families whose children attend our schools will focus […]

EQAO cancels online OSSLT

Posted October 20, 2016

Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, EQAO cancelled today’s online OSSLT. We are working with EQAO to determine the next steps and we will share further information online as soon as it becomes available. Students work hard to prepare for this assessment and we apologise for the inconvenience this decision has caused. For more information please visit http://bit.ly/2e4FRq4 […]

We Day Toronto 2016 – Livestream

Posted October 19, 2016

Starting at 9:00 a.m., you can watch the We Day concert LIVE: www.mtv.ca/WEDay

Be sure to follow along and interact with us on Twitter using the hashtag #WeDayWRDSB.

 

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The OSSLT is going online

Posted October 17, 2016

The Waterloo Region District School Board will be participating in the online pilot for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). On October 20, each of our secondary schools will be participating in the online test in different ways. In some schools, all Grade 10 students will participate; other schools will have small groups of […]

Additional safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians

Posted October 17, 2016

As part of our system goals to supporting student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of […]

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Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) applications due today

Posted October 14, 2016

The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and community members to apply for positions on the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee. The mandate for the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent engagement to the WRDSB Communicate with and […]

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Another Photo Re-take Day this Friday, October 28th

Posted September 30, 2016

Another Photo Re-Take Day has been scheduled for Friday, October 28th All students are required to have their photo taken whether they are purchasing a package or not. There is no charge for having your picture taken. However, if you would like to purchase a photo package please make your cheque payable to Edge Imaging.

2016 PHS Hall of Fame Inductee

Posted September 30, 2016

Former PHS student, Scott Glynn will be inducted into the PHS Hall of Fame during the Commencement ceremony on Friday, October 14, 2016. Scott attended PHS from September 1972 to June 1976. He then graduated from the Animation Program at Sheridan College in 1980.  Scott has worked on many productions over his 30 year career as a senior animator and director. […]

Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2016

Posted September 27, 2016

The Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2016 will be held here at Preston High School on Friday, October 14th. The ceremony starts at 7:00PM sharp! Invitations were sent to graduates in late August. Please contact Mrs. Murphy at 519-653-2367 ext 434 if you have not replied. There is Grad Fee which includes your gown, […]

EQAO Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Information

Posted September 26, 2016

It is EQAO’s goal to make the transition to on line assessments over the coming years. The first step in the transition to this format is the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. On October 20, 2016, students will have an opportunity to write the test in an on line version. The students will have a […]

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