WRDSB Unaffected by CUPE Strike Action

Posted October 30, 2022

Schools Are Open and Operating As Usual. Today, CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) served notice that it plans to commence a strike involving full withdrawal of services on Friday, November 4, 2022. It is important to note that there are no Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) employees who are members of the CUPE […]

Wednesday, November 2 is Take Our Kids to Work Day

Posted October 27, 2022

Wednesday, November 2 is Take Our Kids to Work 2022: You Belong Here! The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to once again support this initiative by encouraging grade 9 students to participate. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to see if their employer is taking part in Take Our Kids to Work Day […]

Assistive Technology – Training for Families in November 2022

Posted October 26, 2022

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

October 27 is Dress Purple Day

Posted October 26, 2022

Tomorrow, October 27, is Dress Purple Day. On this day, Children’s Aids Societies across Ontario encourage individuals and communities to show solidarity for vulnerable children, youth and families by wearing something purple. This is to remind those facing challenges that they are not alone, and there are resources and support available. This campaign also plays […]

Opting Out of Online Learning Graduation Requirement

Posted October 25, 2022

Dear Parents/Guardians, The Ontario Ministry of Education recently introduced a new online learning graduation requirement for students receiving an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The graduation requirement is intended to support students in developing familiarity and comfort with working and learning in a fully online environment as well as developing digital literacy and other important […]

Take Our Kids to Work Day – Grade 9 2022/2023

Posted October 25, 2022

Dear Parents/Guardians,

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Grade 9 students may take part in ‘Take Our Kids to Work Day’ (TOKTW), which has a long history of being a successful opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in the workplace and connects parents/caregivers, and their grade 9 students, in a day full of fun and career exploration.
This year, the WRDSB is supporting TOKTW in partnership with a new sponsor, the Students Commission of Canada (SCC). For more information please visit https://www.thelearningpartnership.ca/take-our-kids-to-work

Please note that although the resources mention virtual events, at this time there are no virtual events planned for November 2, 2022.

Although TOKTW is designed for grade 9 students, students in older grades may choose to take advantage of this opportunity.

WE NEED YOUR CONSENT!

Parent’s / Guardian’s are asked to complete the ONLINE FORM with their child if they wish to participate in this opportunity by Monday, October 31st. By doing so you give your child permission to take part in Take Our Kids to Work Day and validate their absence for the day.

If you have any questions please reach out to the Main Office at the School.

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October 24-28 is Media Literacy Week

Posted October 24, 2022

This week, October 24-28, is Media Literacy Week. This annual event promotes digital media literacy across the country. Many schools, museums, libraries and community groups host events and activities throughout the week. Why it’s important We have more information available at our fingertips than ever before, and it’s important to be mindful of how we […]

Canadian Down Syndrome Week: October 23-29

Posted October 23, 2022

This week, October 23-29, is Canadian Down Syndrome Week. This campaign celebrates and showcases the abilities of people with Down syndrome. It also aims to educate, raise public awareness and advocate for acceptance and inclusion. What is Down syndrome? When a person is born with Down syndrome, it means they have an extra copy of […]

Calling all 2023 Grads – Book Your Graduation Photo Today

Posted October 21, 2022

Book your Graduation Photo Session Today Location:  Preston High School Date:  October 31 to November 4th To book an appt please visit bookmygrad.ca and use code PRS. Please click here to view the flyer.

Celebrating Library Workers Day

Posted October 21, 2022

Today, Friday October 21, is Library Workers Day. In fact, October is Canadian Library Month. The theme for this year is: One card, one million possibilities, according to the Ontario Library Association. And the possibilities really are endless — libraries and their partners play a valuable role in communities across the country. Of course you […]

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