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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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February 3 – All schools closed and transportation cancelled
Posted February 3, 2022
Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students will participate in a Weather Impacted Remote Learning day. Educators in both the in-person and […]
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Welcome Back Secondary Students!
Posted February 1, 2022
Thursday, February 3rd is the first day of semester 2 for our Waterloo Region District School Board Secondary students. We wish to welcome back both our In Person as well as Remote Learning students to a regular semester and we look forward to seeing you all on Thursday! Short Term Virtual Learning While some of […]
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Black Brilliance Month in the WRDSB
Posted February 1, 2022
Yes, Black Brilliance Month! When it comes to tackling systemic anti-Black racism in education, every organization must set a goal. At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), the goal is creating learning environments where African, Caribbean, and Black identifying (ACBI) staff and students are supported in being unapologetically Black. This means creating an environment […]
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