The Results: Exchanging Ideas and Sharing Thoughts

Posted May 28, 2020

On May 6, we launched Exchanging Ideas, a campaign that allowed us to connect with families, students and staff during the school closure. Using Thoughtexchange, we asked families and students the following question: What are the most important things WRDSB can do to better support students’ learning and well-being during this time? Over 4700 students […]

Attention Class of 2020!

Posted May 22, 2020

We want to celebrate this major milestone with you and honour all your hard work. We have ordered Grad signs for you to pick up and put in your yard, window, door, etc. 

THIS SIGN IS FREE OF CHARGE for our Grads!

We are going to be doing contactless pick-ups at the school on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, May 26 from 10 am-12 pm
Thursday, May 28 from 12 pm-2 pm
Friday, May 29 from 1-3 pm
Sign pick up will happen in the side parking lot at the school, with a one-way flow of traffic!

We will also have professional photographers there that will be ready to take your picture in front of the school. Please come ready for a picture – wear your Prom outfit, bring a prop of your choice, wear your favourite Panther uniform – you can bring anything you like to personalize your photo!!! Photographers will be respecting social distancing rules but have the technology to print pictures right on scene!

We ask that you follow the following rules when picking up the signs in order to keep all students and staff safe:

1. If you are driving, you remain in your vehicle until the sign has been placed on the table and the staff member has stepped back. You should also be coming by yourself or with your family members – no carpooling please!

2. If you are walking to school, we ask that you remain 2 meters from other people and wait to come up to the table to get your sign until the staff member has stepped back.

3. When getting your picture done, we ask that you wait in a designated parking spot until you are asked to approach the photo area and have your photo taken. Bring a prop, dress-up – you can choose how to make your photo special. Photos will be printed right on scene!

We want to celebrate you but we need to do this safely. This is not a social event and we will be enforcing strict social distancing rules. Please be respectful of all other students and staff. Masks and gloves are encouraged for pickups but remain optional.

If you can not make it to pick up your sign you may send a family member to get it for you! Please contact Mrs. Campbell if you have any questions about the signs. You can reach her via email at jennifer_campbell@wrdsb.ca

We can’t wait to see you Panthers – even if it is from a distance!

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Physically Distant, Socially Connected: Week Eight

Posted May 22, 2020

Connecting from a Distance This video series showcases Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) educators who have adjusted their typical in-person classes to a distance learning setting. Over the past few months, we have seen our students and staff adjust from face-to-face classroom learning environments to the current reality of distance learning. With so many […]

WRDSB hosts Backyard Bug Blitz

Posted May 21, 2020

Looking for a fun way to explore the outdoors, enjoy the spring weather and connect with nature, all while practicing physical distancing? From Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29, our outdoor education department is hosting a Backyard Bug Blitz for all WRDSB students and families. Yes, bugs! Counting bugs may not be as familiar […]

An Update from the Chair and Director

Posted May 20, 2020

Dear WRDSB Family, Spring is always a time for renewal. This year it is even more significant as we learn to live and work in new ways in order to manage the risk posed by COVID-19 in our schools, our homes and throughout our community. Yesterday, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced that distance learning […]

WRDSB schools remain closed for the rest of the school-year

Posted May 19, 2020

This afternoon, the Premier announced that schools would not reopen for students in June and that the school-year would continue with distance learning. This decision came from the advice of Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the experts at the COVID-19 command table. At this time, we can confirm the following: […]

Distance Learning Continues: Weeks Seven and Eight

Posted May 15, 2020

With the Victoria Day long weekend around the corner, we want to take this opportunity to thank our students and their families for their efforts to support distance learning. We know this has been an adjustment and challenge for all – thank you for your ongoing patience, feedback and contribution. We know that our educators […]

Student Activities Council (SAC) Application 2020-2021

Posted May 15, 2020

Hi Panthers!

It’s that time of year!  Are you interested in joining a group of high energy, dedicated Panthers? 

If you are going into Grades 10-12 next year at PHS, you can apply to be on the Student Activities Council (SAC).  We are looking to grow the group next year and take on more students.  If you want to bring new ideas to Preston, SAC is the place to voice those ideas!

If you are interested in planning events around the school, while developing leadership skills, then you should apply.  Please complete the application form below and email 2 Teachers to be your references.  We will be supplying those teachers with a google form to complete as your reference.  

Please click the application link below.  If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Campbell at jennifer_campbell@wrdsb.ca

We can’t wait to read all your applications. Applications are due by June 10, 2020. 
SAC Application Form

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Distance Learning Continues: Week Six

Posted May 8, 2020

In our update to the community this week, we want to introduce our Connecting from a Distance video series that showcases Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) educators who have adjusted their typical in-person classes to a distance learning setting. Over the past few months, we have seen our students and staff adjust from face-to-face […]

Introducing #WRDSBGivesBack

Posted May 7, 2020

We have watched with full hearts as our community comes together, supporting those in need as our region responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us are finding ways to give back to the communities where we work and live. We want to share these uplifting stories. We are introducing #WRDSBGivesBack. This campaign will highlight […]

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