January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day

Posted January 19, 2024

“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” – Lincoln Alexander January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has recognized Alexander’s legacy. […]

Thursday, February 1 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students

Posted January 18, 2024

Thursday, February 1, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours About Professional Development […]

Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2024

Friday, January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in […]

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day

Posted January 17, 2024

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada. Working as a Swedish diplomat in Budapest during the Second World War, Raoul Wallenberg risked his own life to save the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jewish people from the Holocaust. In 1985, the Government of Canada named Mr. Wallenberg its first honourary citizen. In […]

Saturday, January 13 – International and Indigenous Language Programs and Rental Cancellations

Posted January 12, 2024

Due to the forecasted weather conditions and the special weather statement that is in effect for Waterloo region on Saturday, January 13, 2024: All Elementary in-person International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are cancelled All remote Secondary International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are still operating All school rentals are cancelled Organizers will receive an […]

Graduate Photos

Posted January 12, 2024

Calling all 2024 Graduates Graduate photos will take place Monday February 5th – February 9th in the Library at Preston. All students who will be graduating at the end of this year must have a graduate photo done for our graduate composite. Appointments must be booked for these photos by visiting bookmygrad.ca and entering our school code: […]

Open House for Future Grade 9’s – Wednesday January 17th 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Posted January 11, 2024

PHS welcomes Grade 8 students and families for the annual Grade 9 Information Night! Families can visit PHS on Wednesday January 17 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm to tour the school.  Join our staff in classrooms around the school for information about our exciting grade 9 courses, interactive games and demonstrations, and plenty of conversations with […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2024

Posted January 10, 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: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

Literacy Initiatives Update: Caregiver’s Information Evening

Posted January 10, 2024

Are you curious about how students in Grades 7 – 12 are being supported in their reading? Would you like an understanding about the literacy initiatives occurring across these grades?  Do you wonder how explicit reading instruction in their Gr 9 Destreamed English class can help your student thrive?  We’d like to invite you to […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted January 3, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families, 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 with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child. Lunch and Learn Sessions Teen Mental Health When: […]

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