WRDSB schools remain closed for the rest of the school-year

Posted May 19, 2020

This afternoon, the Premier announced that schools would not reopen for students in June and that the school-year would continue with distance learning. This decision came from the advice of Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the experts at the COVID-19 command table. At this time, we can confirm the following: […]

Distance Learning Continues: Weeks Seven and Eight

Posted May 15, 2020

With the Victoria Day long weekend around the corner, we want to take this opportunity to thank our students and their families for their efforts to support distance learning. We know this has been an adjustment and challenge for all – thank you for your ongoing patience, feedback and contribution. We know that our educators […]

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS

Posted May 15, 2020

Summer School information is available under the PHS Guidance Summer School Tab. Please note that ALL summer school courses will be offered ONLY in an ONLINE format of 6 hours/day. There will be NO face-to-face, in-class summer school courses.  Please fill out the Summer School Registration Form to register for an ONLINE course (June 29- […]

Student Activities Council (SAC) Application 2020-2021

Posted May 15, 2020

Hi Panthers!

It’s that time of year!  Are you interested in joining a group of high energy, dedicated Panthers? 

If you are going into Grades 10-12 next year at PHS, you can apply to be on the Student Activities Council (SAC).  We are looking to grow the group next year and take on more students.  If you want to bring new ideas to Preston, SAC is the place to voice those ideas!

If you are interested in planning events around the school, while developing leadership skills, then you should apply.  Please complete the application form below and email 2 Teachers to be your references.  We will be supplying those teachers with a google form to complete as your reference.  

Please click the application link below.  If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Campbell at jennifer_campbell@wrdsb.ca

We can’t wait to read all your applications. Applications are due by June 10, 2020. 
SAC Application Form

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Distance Learning Continues: Week Six

Posted May 8, 2020

In our update to the community this week, we want to introduce our Connecting from a Distance video series that showcases Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) educators who have adjusted their typical in-person classes to a distance learning setting. Over the past few months, we have seen our students and staff adjust from face-to-face […]

Introducing #WRDSBGivesBack

Posted May 7, 2020

We have watched with full hearts as our community comes together, supporting those in need as our region responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us are finding ways to give back to the communities where we work and live. We want to share these uplifting stories. We are introducing #WRDSBGivesBack. This campaign will highlight […]

How can we support you?

Posted May 6, 2020

Dear Families and Students,  As school closures and our distance learning program continue, we are working hard to find ways to continue to support you, our WRDSB students and families. We want to stay connected and hear your questions and ideas during this time. We’re using a tool called ThoughtExchange to gather your feedback.  You’ll […]

Distance Learning Continues: Week Five

Posted May 1, 2020

As we embark upon the month of May, we want to take this opportunity to thank our students and their families for their efforts over the past four weeks of distance learning. We know this has been an adjustment and challenge for all – thank you for your patience, feedback and contribution. And because we […]

An Update on Secondary Exams and Final Evaluations

Posted May 1, 2020

As a result of the Ministry of Education’s announcement, final exams will NOT take place for second semester courses this year. Teachers may decide to provide assignments or tasks that allow students to demonstrate their learning. No marks for assignments or tasks throughout the rest of the school year will be weighted the same as […]

An update from the Chair and Director

Posted April 29, 2020

Dear WRDSB Family, We hope this communication finds you in good health. Clearly we still find ourselves in unfamiliar circumstances and we continue to look forward to the day when we can welcome you back to school. Thank you for all you are doing to limit the spread of COVID-19 and sincere thanks to all […]

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