OSSTF announces next phase of job action

Posted March 9, 2020

Since November 26, 2019, members of the Ontario Secondary Teachers Federation (OSSTF) have participated in job action. In Waterloo Region District School Board, OSSTF represents secondary teachers, occasional teachers, custodial and maintenance workers, educational support staff, professional student services personnel and supervision monitors and cafeteria assistants. We know that as parents and caregivers, it is […]

Week at a Glance: March 9-13, 2020

Posted March 8, 2020

We know that communication during work-to-rule and strike days can be overwhelming. To help our families, we created a calendar for this week as a reference, to help explain what days schools are open and what programs are operating. Monday, March 9 All schools (JK-Grade 12) open All rental permits cancelled No elementary extracurricular activities […]

Coronavirus Update

Posted March 5, 2020

Dear Families and Caregivers, As you may know, today there was confirmation of the region’s first case of COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus in Waterloo region. We know that many families continue to feel some anxiety about this illness. It is important to note that Waterloo Region Public Health and Emergency Services indicates that […]

Help Shape the WRDSB’s Online Presence

Posted March 2, 2020

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is redesigning our websites! As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure our families, students and staff are able to effectively find the information they need and access the services the WRDSB offers, we are asking for your help to help us update our websites to better meet […]

Week at a Glance: March 2-6, 2020

Posted March 1, 2020

We know that communication during work-to-rule and strike days can be overwhelming. To help our families, we created a calendar for this week as a reference, to help explain what days schools are open and what programs are operating. Monday, March 2 All schools (JK-Grade 12) open All rental permits cancelled No elementary extracurricular activities […]

WRDSB secondary schools remain open on March 5

Posted February 28, 2020

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that its members (teachers and education workers) will participate in another one-day full withdrawal of services (strike-action) at a number of selected school boards across the province on Thursday, March 5, 2020. This one-day strike action does not impact WRDSB schools. Our schools will be open […]

February 28 – All school buses cancelled. All schools open

Posted February 28, 2020

Due to the current weather conditions, ALL school buses, taxis and special education routes for the Waterloo Region District School Board are CANCELLED. All schools are OPEN. All extended day programs are OPEN. As always, parents and caregivers may choose to keep their children home due to weather conditions. If you choose to keep your […]

French Language Certification for Grade 12 Students

Posted February 27, 2020

Are you currently enrolled in or completed a Grade 12 Core, Extended French, French Immersion or Advanced Placement course? Then you are invited to participate in the DELF: Diplôme d’études en langue Française. The DELF is a certified diploma from France that recognizes your level of language proficiency in French. After you successfully complete the […]

Pink Shirt Day is February 26

Posted February 26, 2020

On Wednesday, February 26, join us in recognizing Pink Shirt Day. This is a day to stand up against bullying. This movement was inspired by the actions of two high school students from Nova Scotia. In 2007, the students witnessed a Grade 9 boy being bullied for wearing a pink polo shirt on his first […]

Week at a Glance: February 24-28, 2020

Posted February 23, 2020

We know that communication during work-to-rule and strike days can be overwhelming. To help our families, we created a calendar for this week as a reference, to help explain what days schools are open and what programs are operating. Monday, February 24 All schools (JK-Grade 12) open All rental permits cancelled No elementary extracurricular activities […]

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