February 16th – Blended Learning Day

Posted February 14, 2022

Blended Learning Days: February 16, March 23, April 27, and May 18 In November 2021, the Ministry of Education announced that all schools in the province will implement a fully de-streamed and single-streamed Grade 9 Program. This new approach will ensure high academic expectations and less program restrictions for all our learners. In order to prepare […]

Secondary: Students Daily Confirmation of Screening

Posted February 11, 2022

As part of enhanced safety measures for in-person learning, the Ministry of Education has directed schools to reinstate daily on-site verification of screening for all students as an additional layer of protection. This practice is expected to continue until further notice. Screening Verification for Secondary Students Students will use an online portal with their PAL […]

WCSSAA Resumes Winter Season

Posted February 11, 2022

Starting Monday, February 14, Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) sports will resume at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) secondary schools. We are very excited that our secondary athletes and teams will be able to get back to sports next week. To support the restarting of sports, WRDSB staff have developed protocols and […]

Grade 9 and 10 Vaccine Catch Up Clinics

Posted February 11, 2022

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students in Grade 9 or 10 may not have been able to complete their Grade 7 vaccines provided by Public Health at their school. These vaccines include: Hepatitis B Human papillomavirus (HPV) Meningococcal (Meningitis) which is required as per the Immunization of School Pupils Act. Students in Grade 9 or […]

Assertive Communication | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted February 10, 2022

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how to put your well-being first while strengthening relationships with others. Have you ever had trouble telling friends and family what you need? Have you ever lost sight of your own needs as you’ve tried to meet others’ expectations? It can be hard to navigate. View the latest […]

Short Term Virtual Learning Option Ends February 11

Posted February 10, 2022

Since the return to in-person learning, the WRDSB has offered Short Term Virtual Learning as a temporary option for families in both our elementary and secondary schools who did not feel comfortable sending their children back to school immediately. As indicated previously, this program will end on Friday, February 11. We are excited and eager […]

Semester 2 Important Dates

Posted February 9, 2022

Dear PHS families, We are so happy to have our students back in our semester 2 classes. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of some important dates that are coming up this semester. On these instructional support and blended learning dates, students may choose to stay home to learn. We have found from […]

Diploma Pick Up and Virtual Grad Ceremony

Posted February 8, 2022

Hi PHS Grads!!! I wanted to provide you with a quick update about your diploma pick up and virtual ceremony.  The virtual ceremony is coming together nicely but due to a couple of delays, we will not have the link ready for you until next week.  The link will be available for a number of days […]

You’re Invited: Student Roundtable Invitation

Posted February 7, 2022

Dear PHS students, We are Kenzy and Nicole, your 2021-22 Student Trustees, and we are inviting all WRDSB secondary students (Grade 9 to 12) to our upcoming Student Roundtable on Wednesday, February 9 from 5-7 pm. During the Roundtable, we will be talking about equity and inclusion in WRDSB schools with guest speaker Deepa Ahluwalia, our board’s Human Rights […]

Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 16

Posted February 4, 2022

This year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will be holding Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, February 16. Alternate date in case of inclement weather is Wednesday, February 23. Active transportation such as walking, biking, scootering, wheeling, etc. has a positive impact on the […]

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