January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia
Posted January 29, 2023
On January 29, 2017, a lone gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and opened fire on dozens of Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. Six worshippers were killed and 19 more injured. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, […]
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Grade 12 French Students – 2023 DELF Exam Information
Posted January 27, 2023
Students currently enrolled in a Grade 12 level French course (Core French, Extended French, or French Immersion) during the September 2022-June 2023 school year are eligible to participate in the Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française (DELF). The DELF is an international certification where students are able to challenge a level of aptitude in French that […]
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Friday, February 3 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students
Posted January 27, 2023
Friday, February 3, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. Secondary teachers will participate in whole-school professional learning activities on student achievement and well-being. In addition, they will be finalizing assessment, evaluation and reporting for Semester 1 and planning for Semester 2. […]
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
Posted January 27, 2023
As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the WRDSB is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]
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EQAO Math Assessment Re-Scheduled
Posted January 26, 2023
Due to the bus cancellation on Thursday, January 26, the EQAO Math Assessment for students currently enrolled in MTH1WI is being pushed forward by one day. The re-scheduled dates are: EQAO Math Part 1 – Friday, January 27 during MTH1WI class. EQAO Math Part 2 – Monday, January 30 during MTH1WI class. Students currently enrolled […]
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January 26 – All transportation cancelled, schools are open
Posted January 26, 2023
Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, games and competitions for Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) are also cancelled today. As always, […]
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January 25 – All Evening Rentals, Games and School Events Cancelled
Posted January 25, 2023
Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, games and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date.
Anticipated Transportation Service Interruptions
Posted January 25, 2023
We want to share an important update about school buses. Due to temporary staffing shortages related to illness and the impact on service this will have, school bus route 157 will be cancelled at: J F Carmichael Public School Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School These cancellations will take place on Thursday, January 26 and Friday, […]
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January 25 is Bell Let’s Talk Day
Posted January 25, 2023
Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is recognizing Bell Let’s Talk Day, a social media day of action to help end the stigma surrounding mental health and well-being. Bell Let’s Talk Day 2023 This year, Bell announced they will be replacing the donation of 5 cents per interaction with $10 million of funding […]
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Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being
Posted January 24, 2023
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Vida Collis as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective February 6, 2023. Vida began her career with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in 2001, serving the students and communities as a teacher at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute, Waterloo Collegiate Institute and Glenview […]
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