End of Semester Reminders and Exam Days
Posted January 10, 2023
Happy New Year and welcome back to school as we head into the final month of semester one! Students and caregivers are reminded that thirty per cent (30%) of a student’s grade in every course is based on final evaluations administered at or towards the end of the course. Students will be required to complete […]
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Building Community and Skills for the Future with Co-Op
Posted January 10, 2023
“Kindness and community live here.” Lujain Alshabani is a Grade 11 student at Bluevale Collegiate Institute (BCI) who is aiming for a career in nursing or gerontology after she graduates from high school. To learn a bit more of the field, she accepted a co-op placement at Parkwood Mennonite Home, which offers long-term care and […]
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January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted January 9, 2023
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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January is Tamil Heritage Month
Posted January 3, 2023
The month of January is Tamil Heritage Month in Canada. Approximately 200,000 Tamil people call Canada home. The theme of this year’s Tamil Heritage Month is “Tamils in Trade and Commerce.” Celebrated in Canada each year since 2016, this month is an opportunity to recognize the major contributions Tamil people have made to the growth […]
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Friday, December 23: All schools closed and transportation cancelled
Posted December 22, 2022
Student, staff and family safety continues to be our priority and we continue to monitor weather conditions. Due to the anticipated severe weather for Friday, December 23, 2022, all school buses, taxis and special education routes will be cancelled and all schools will be closed tomorrow. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our […]
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Preston High School Students Team Up to Host ACE Winter Dance
Posted December 22, 2022
Seeking to reconnect after a few years apart, Preston High School (PHS) recently hosted a Winter Dance for Alternative Continuum of Education (ACE) students from schools across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). On December 8, ACE classes from PHS, Jacob Hespeler Secondary School, Southwoods Secondary School, Glenview Park Secondary School and Waterloo-Oxford District […]
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Student Trustee Candidate Applications Now Open
Posted December 21, 2022
We are now accepting Student Trustee Candidate applications for the 2023-24 school year! Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for our 2023-24 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee. What is a Student Trustee? They represent the more than 64,000 WRDSB students at […]
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Announcing the Retirement of Superintendent Ron DeBoer
Posted December 20, 2022
Congratulations to Superintendent Ron DeBoer on the announcement of his retirement effective January 31, 2023. Ron has served the WRDSB and public education with great dedication, skill and a commitment to equity and social justice for 33 years. Ron joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in 1990 as a secondary school English and […]
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Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB
Posted December 20, 2022
With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. To help celebrate the season in this spirit, we shared some light and joy with our friends and neighbours at A Better Tent City (ABTC) in […]
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Last Day of Classes – December 23
Posted December 20, 2022
Dear Preston Families, The last day of school before Winter Break is Friday, December 23rd. Winter Break will run from Monday, Dec 26th to Friday, January 6th 2023. Students will return to school on Monday, January 9th, 2023. Upcoming events in the New Year to mark in your calendar include: Grade 8 Information Night – […]
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