Announcing Voluntary Student COVID-19 Testing
Posted February 23, 2021
On February 16, 2021, the Ministry of Education announced that school boards will undertake asymptomatic targeted testing in at least 5% of the elementary and secondary schools within their jurisdiction each week and are asked to provide this testing opportunity to at least 2% of their student population per week. In WRDSB, testing will be […]
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Announcing the Code of Conduct for Parents and Caregivers of Students Learning from a Distance
Posted February 23, 2021
To support our students and staff as they continue distance learning this school year, we are proud to announce the Code of Conduct for Parents and Caregivers of Students Learning from a Distance. These guidelines are designed to ensure a positive experience for all involved in learning from a distance, whether they be members of […]
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Student’s Book Supports Anti-Bullying for Pink Shirt Day
Posted February 23, 2021
For Shreya Gupta, being creative comes naturally. When she’s not sketching, painting or reading, she explained there is one place you’ll find her. “On the laptop, just writing some stories for fun.” With a desire to help make a difference for other children, in Canada and around the world, she put her love for writing […]
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Pink Shirt Day is February 24
Posted February 22, 2021
On Wednesday, February 24, join us in recognizing Pink Shirt Day. This is a day to stand up against bullying of all kinds. Since March 2020, we have shifted to being online more than ever before. Whether it has been to learn, work, keep in touch with family and friends, or pass the time, our […]
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Changing How History is Taught – All Year Long
Posted February 22, 2021
A passion for history is what brought Chris Ashley to teaching, and it’s what keeps him at it 23 years after he first joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The educator from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI) isn’t shy about the fact that part of his motivation came as a result of […]
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February 22 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled
Posted February 22, 2021
Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care centres co-located in schools and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home […]
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Updated Covid-19 Screening Direction for WRDSB Staff, Students and Families
Posted February 19, 2021
Effective February 22, 2021, under the direction of the Ministry of Education, staff and students are required to stay home from school or child care if anyone in their household develops a single symptom of COVID-19. Return to School If the symptomatic individual tests negative for COVID-19 or receives an alternative diagnosis by a health […]
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Free Community Resource Program Workshops from Carizon
Posted February 18, 2021
You’re invited to take part in a series of free workshops from the Community Resource Program at Carizon. These workshops, taking place throughout February and March, aim to help you feel confident and hopeful in your parenting. There are three options to attend each workshop, so please click on the date and time that works […]
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Graduate Photos – Graduates of 2020/21
Posted February 17, 2021
Dear Graduates of 2020-2021, We are excited to announce that Edge Imaging now has a Studio open at the University of Guelph. We apologize that Graduate Photographs will not take place at the school. This is a challenging time for all schools as we limit the number of persons/companies on-site. Edge Imaging will be updating […]
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Updated Secondary School Quadmester 3 Calendar and Daily Schedule
Posted February 17, 2021
We would like to update secondary school students and families on the details of Quadmester 3, following the announcement from the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, last week, regarding the timing of March Break. Quadmester 3: Updated Overview Schedule Below you will find a calendar to illustrate the consecutive day schedule of Quadmester 3. Please […]
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