Secondary Students: Vote for the 2023-24 Student Trustees

Posted February 21, 2023

WRDSB Secondary Students: It’s time to vote for the 2023-24 Student Trustees! Secondary Students: Vote and Make Your Voice Heard Once you’ve decided who you’d like to represent you at the board table, remember to vote! The voting period will take place at each school over the course of a four-day period from February 21 […]

February 21 is International Mother Language Day

Posted February 21, 2023

Today, February 21, is International Mother Language Day. This day was created by UNESCO in 1999 to celebrate languages and promote cultural diversity. On this day in 1952, three students from Dhaka University were killed during a demonstration. The students were calling for the recognition of their language Bangla (also known as Bengali). International Mother […]

February 20 is World Day of Social Justice

Posted February 20, 2023

About the World Day of Social Justice The World Day of Social Justice is an international event that is observed every year on February 20. The goal of the World Day of Social Justice is to: Promote an awareness of the existence of social inequality Promote action to break down barriers based on: Age Colour […]

February 17: All transportation cancelled, schools are open

Posted February 17, 2023

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are cancelled today. As always, families […]

Before You Vote: Meet the Student Trustee Candidates for the 2023-24 School Year

Posted February 16, 2023

Don’t miss your chance to meet the Student Trustee candidates for the 2023-24 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 […]

Announcing the Retirement of Superintendent Della Lataille-Herdsman

Posted February 16, 2023

Congratulations to Superintendent Della Lataille-Herdsman on the announcement of her retirement effective February 28, 2023. Della has served public education with great dedication, skill and a commitment to the success of all students for more than 26 years. Della joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in 2021, bringing the knowledge and expertise honed […]

Lifting Each Other Up on Pink Shirt Day

Posted February 15, 2023

Wednesday, February 22 is Pink Shirt Day and we encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to participate with us by promoting respect for all individuals and communities and taking a stand against bullying of all kinds. This year, the theme “Lift Each other up” is a reminder that even small acts of […]

Semi Formal – Starry Night In Paris

Posted February 14, 2023

Dear Preston Families, Unfortunately we had a mix up with the dates but we are pleased to inform you that on Tuesday March 21, 2023 we will be hosting a Semi Formal Dance “Starry Night in Paris” at the Portuguese Club of Cambridge. The dance will start at 7:00pm and concludes at 10:00pm. Please remember that students also […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late Hazel McCallion

Posted February 10, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on February 14, 2023, for the state funeral of the late Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga from 1978-2014. Hazel McCallion passed away on January 29, 2023.

February is Psychology Month

Posted February 7, 2023

February is Psychology Month. In recognition, we want to highlight the important role psychological services consultants play in the lives of students and some resources developed by Psychological Services at WRDSB. Psychology at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Our psychological services staff help support learning and development, by working together with students, staff […]

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