Rescheduled meeting for Ministry’s well-being strategy
Posted January 27, 2017
Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/caregivers to participate in an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Ministry of Education on a very important topic – student well-being. Student well-being is one of four connected goals in the province’s renewed vision for education – Achieving Excellence. Students with a sense of well-being thrive and […]
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Supporting mental health initiatives with Bell Let’s Talk Day
Posted January 25, 2017
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and we are encouraging our entire WRDSB community to participate with us. Back in 2011, Bell started a campaign leveraging the popularity of social media. Over the years, it has grown to be internationally recognized with more than $79 million being donated to Canadian mental health initiatives and organizations. Participating […]
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Let’s Talk About Mental Health on January 25th
Posted January 23, 2017
On January 25th we will be talking about mental health at KCI Click the banner above to find out how we can be a part of the nationwide conversation.
OTIP Teaching Awards nominations now open
Posted January 20, 2017
Do you know a teacher who demonstrates and inspires excellence in their work? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an OTIP teaching award. Each year the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) jointly sponsor the OTIP Teaching Awards, to recognize teachers […]
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Parents of the 2017 Graduating Class – Your student’s photo sessions are Feb 8-10, 13-15, 21-23
Posted January 19, 2017
Graduation of the 2017 Class is getting closer! It will be spring before we know it. A photographer has been booked for Grad Photos February 8 – 10, 13 – 15 and 21-23. Portrait Appointment Cards were distributed to all potential grads Friday, January 20 during each student’s MSIP class. The appointment card has information about […]
REMINDER: safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians
Posted January 19, 2017
As one of our operational goals to support student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB on #BellLetsTalk Day. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals […]
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Army reserve co-op education program Information Night
Posted January 17, 2017
The Canadian Army Reserve offers co-operative education opportunities to Waterloo Region students in order to introduce young Canadians to the diverse career opportunities within the Canadian Armed Forces. The Militia co-op program includes basic military training, first-aid, navigation, field craft, career awareness, communication, self-defense and training in the operation of military equipment. The Application process […]
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Grade 9 EQAO assessments postponed to tomorrow
Posted January 17, 2017
In light of the decision to cancel transportation due to the current icy conditions, WRDSB Secondary Schools will reschedule any Grade 9 EQAO examinations planned for today to tomorrow. EQAO tests in Grade 9 can be scheduled across a number of days, therefore not every Grade 9 student is affected by the decision to postpone today’s […]
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School buses cancelled; all schools open
Posted January 17, 2017
Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE OPEN. All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN. The Education Centre is OPEN.
OSSIA 27 – January 12 2017
Posted January 11, 2017
On January 112, in the KCI Auditorium there will be an incredible showcase of musical talent – OSSIA 27. More than 100 students, as well as an incredible guest choir will collaborate to present this year’s theme: OASIS. This is the ONLY OSSIA you will have a chance to experience this school year and you […]
