Explore Your Future: Speaker Series

Posted May 2, 2025

The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region invites Grade 7 to 12 students and their parents/caregivers to take part in the Explore Your Future speaker series. This is a free, in-person session. The session will focus on careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Attendees will learn about the exciting […]

Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Posted May 2, 2025

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 will be our final Blended Learning Day of the 2024-25 school year. During these Blended Learning Days, staff will be engaging in Professional Development to further support the expansion of de-streaming and single streaming along with professional learning opportunities around instructional and assessment strategies that centre our students.  For students, these […]

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Unlock Your Potential

Posted May 2, 2025

Students from Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute in the Specialized High Skills Major (SHSM) program had the opportunity to venture offsite and tour a local manufacturing facility to engage in experiential learning. Throughout the day, students took part in widget making with a robotic arm, running simulators, viewed a probing demonstration and had their resumes reviewed […]

Recognizing Youth Week with Free Programming Across the Region

Posted May 1, 2025

Join us in celebrating you(th)! Throughout the month of May, municipalities and non-profit organizations in the Region of Waterloo will be hosting a variety of free events and activities for young people. As one of the largest organizations supporting youth in our community, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to share opportunities […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2025

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2025

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]

May is Speech and Hearing Month

Posted May 1, 2025

Speech and Hearing Month is a time to raise awareness and celebrate the excellent work of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB): Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDA) Hearing Services staff Every day, these staff help WRDSB students communicate and engage in learning. Supporting Students In the WRDSB, SLPs and CDAs support students […]

May 1st is National Principal’s Day

Posted May 1, 2025

May 1 is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day The Waterloo Region District School Board is grateful for the leadership our Principals and Vice-Principals provide each and every day. National Principal’s Day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and the extended community. The impact of Principals and Vice-Principals extends beyond […]

Thriving Together: Student Wellness Conference Paves the Path to Well-Being | #StudentVoice

Posted April 30, 2025

By Lauren, a student at Huron Heights Secondary School Wellness and mental health have always been important to me, so when my school’s social worker asked me if I wanted to attend the Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) wellness conference last April, I was thrilled. I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, but it […]

Your Life After High School Survey – May 12-16

Posted April 29, 2025

All Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Grade 12 students will be invited to complete the voluntary Your Life After High School Survey May 12-16, 2025, to help us learn more about supporting students to be successful in their future pathways. We understand that transitions present opportunities to grow and flourish, but also can be […]

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