Student Trustees Elected for 2016-17 School Year
Posted May 31, 2016
Kitchener, ON: The election of Student Trustees for the 2016-2017 school year has taken place. Husayn Jamal from Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute was elected, while Ryan Barnes from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate Institute was re-elected for a second term. “Working with the WRDSB this year has been an incredibly rewarding experience and I look forward to seeing […]
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Parent Involvement Committee is looking for new members!
Posted May 26, 2016
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in a 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 Waterloo Region District School Board; Communicate with and support […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Community · Schools
It’s Facebook Official
Posted May 20, 2016
We are excited to announce that we have joined Facebook, the most popular social media network!
Please take a few moments to visit our page, look around and LIKE us: facebook.com/wrdsb/
Come join us on Facebook!
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Schools
safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians
Posted May 12, 2016
As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. 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 safeTALK? Recognize that […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Learning · Schools
Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Survey – PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Posted May 4, 2016
Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Survey—PARENTS/GUARDIANS A Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) is a place where all partners – students, staff, parents, and community members treat one-another fairly, with respect and kindness, and act in a socially responsible way towards all members of the school community. It is an inclusive community where diversity is […]
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Semester 2 Final Exam Schedule, Student Instructions with Bussing Info
Posted May 3, 2016
Semester 2 Final Exam Schedule and Student Instructions were distributed to students on May 3rd. Extra copies are available at the A-K attendance window at the Main Office. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they know the date and time of their exams. Exam Schedule JUNE 2016 FINAL with sec_rooms Student Instructions June 2016 with bussing information
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Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!
Posted April 28, 2016
We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]
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Transition To Life
Posted April 28, 2016
Do you have an ASD diagnosis? Are you wondering about what your life after high school will look like? Consider the certificate program at Conestoga College called Transition to Life. In 12 weeks, you will gain an understanding of your diagnosis, learn about supports at school and in the community, and start the transition to […]
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The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!
Posted April 27, 2016
The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS
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Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers
Posted April 21, 2016
Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]
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