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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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Posted April 28, 2025
Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]
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Posted April 24, 2025
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students and staff continue to work together to make a meaningful difference for the environment. Guided by the long-held wisdom taught to us by First Nations, Métis and Inuit, who continue to be stewards of the land and water, we recognize a deep and reciprocal relationship with the environment. […]
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Posted April 23, 2025
We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2025-26 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 2, 2025 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Winter Break – Monday, December 22, 2025 to Friday, […]
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