Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Soroptimist, Cambridge
Posted June 16, 2021
The Soroptimist mentoring program for girls (Dream It Be It) has continued to provide support throughout the Pandemic by offering virtual programs. We are excited to inform you that they now have pre-recorded wellness sessions to share.
In these sessions, mentors share tips about their careers as well as self-help techniques.
For further details please click the link below.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! A Positive Message
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Categories: Community · Dream It Be It Tags: Dream It Be It
Juneteenth and Emancipation Day
Posted June 15, 2021
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved Black communities in Texas, USA learned they’d be free – two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth marks the tragedy of enslavement and recognizes the challenges that those who fight injustice continue to face. Juneteenth also […]
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Parent & Youth Vaccine Information Session from Public Health
Posted June 14, 2021
Join Region of Waterloo Public Health for a presentation on the effectiveness and safety of the Pfizer vaccine for youth. Dr. Kelly Grindrod who is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy will provide a brief presentation and answer questions. Parents, caregivers and youth are encouraged to join. Do you have […]
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Get to Know the Equity and Inclusion Branch
Posted June 14, 2021
Earlier this month, we announced the new Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department. This week, we are profiling the second of three branches within the department: the Equity and Inclusion Branch. Equity and Inclusion Branch Equity & Inclusion Team The Equity & Inclusion Team strives to increase educational equity by working alongside staff to identify […]
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Stress and Anxiety Boot Camp: Learn ways to manage stress and anxiety
Posted June 11, 2021
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students and families, our psychology and social work staff are offering two free interactive, fun information sessions about stress and anxiety and how they can be managed. These sessions will be hosted jointly with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). […]
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Neighbourhood Vaccine Clinic In Our Community
Posted June 11, 2021
Neighbourhood vaccine clinic The Waterloo Region Vaccine Task Force is hosting a vaccine clinic in your neighbourhood between June 15 and 17, 2021 for youth and their families. Youth and family members they live with can book appointments at this clinic to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Kingsdale Community Centre 72 Wilson […]
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Categories: COVID Tags: Clinic · Covid 19 · Vaccine
Celebrating the Class of 2021 – June 21st
Posted June 10, 2021
Congratulations Class of 2021! We would like to invite you to celebrate the milestone of your high school Graduation in person at Preston High School. On Monday, June 21st between 2 pm to 6:30 pm we will have Grads attend a mini celebration to recognize your graduation. The formal Commencement celebration will take place in the […]
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Year End Connections for WRDSB Students
Posted June 9, 2021
We know that this has been an extraordinarily difficult year for our students. As the school year comes to a close, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will be celebrating all of our students through a variety of events. Each of the 121 schools across the WRDSB are busy making plans for end-of-year activities. […]
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WRDSB flags remain at half-mast to honour Muslim family
Posted June 9, 2021
On May 31, we shared with our community that we were lowering our flags to half-mast for 215 hours of observance for the 215 Indigenous children whose bodies were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, and all Indigenous children, families and communities who have been impacted. Our flags were to be […]
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Updated Screening Guidance for the Recently Vaccinated
Posted June 8, 2021
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has updated the Ontario School Screening Tool to reflect updated guidance for individuals who have recently (within 48 hours) received a COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 school and child care screening tool, provides guidance for students, staff and essential visitors prior to completing their screening. […]
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