Supporting Black-Owned Businesses and Bookstores
Posted February 16, 2021
Looking to learn more about the Black community in Waterloo Region and make a difference? One way to do this is by supporting Black-owned businesses in our community and throughout Canada. Whether you’re looking to order something for dinner, or looking to buy a book to expand your own consciousness and understanding, there is a […]
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February 16 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled
Posted February 16, 2021
Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs 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 and will be available to students during […]
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PHS NEW COVID Verification Process for Students starting Feb 16th
Posted February 12, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians, Waterloo Region District School Board is introducing a new screening tool for students to use beginning on Tuesday, February 16th. Students will be expected to do a 2-step self-screening prior to attending school, as follows: Step 1 – Complete the Self Screening Tool Step 2 – Complete the Verification (showing that you completed the self-screen […]
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Announcing the Secondary Student Verification Portal
Posted February 12, 2021
We announced last week that as part of our enhanced safety measures for the return to in-person learning, a new step in the daily screening process for secondary students would now have school staff verifying the results of the screener at the beginning of the school day. We are now proud to announce the launch […]
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Course Selections for next year (2021-2022) due March 1, 2021
Posted February 12, 2021
By March 1, all Grade 10-12 students are required to add their course requests into the MyWay portal. Instructions, videos, FAQs are all found under the tab Guidance -Course Selection Tools. Guidance counsellors will host Google Meets daily from 2pm – 2:45pm for students to drop in to ask any course selection or career pathway […]
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March Break 2021 postponed until April 12-16
Posted February 11, 2021
Today, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that this year’s normally scheduled March Break would be delayed based on the advice of Public Health officials in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. We recognise the substantial impact this will have on students, staff, and families. The one week break normally scheduled for March […]
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Black Brilliance: Embracing History and Ourselves
Posted February 10, 2021
As part of our ongoing anti-Black racism work, we are hosting our 3rd annual Black History Month event. This event brings together Board trustees, students, staff and members of the African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) community for an opportunity to learn from each other, make connections, build relationships, and celebrate together. This year’s theme […]
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Students Share What Black History Month Means To Them
Posted February 10, 2021
How do you spend Black History Month? Two students, Imani van Gaalen and Rahaf Abdelrahman both from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI), shared their thoughts about how they see this month as an important opportunity for meaningful learning, and commitment to action year-round. Abdelrahman, a Grade 10 student, and van Gaalen, a Grade 11 […]
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Learning Opportunities for Psychology Month in the WRDSB
Posted February 9, 2021
February is Psychology Month and this year, our psychology staff are celebrating by offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members throughout the month. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]
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Explore Your Future: Career Speaker Series
Posted February 9, 2021
The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents/caregivers to participate in the interactive Explore Your Future speaker series starting February 10. This free, virtual series gives our students a chance to learn about their career options and help plan their career pathway. Registration for these events […]
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