Betty Townshend – A Legacy of Roots and Wings at W.T. Townshend PS

Posted November 23, 2021

Betty Townshend was known well by many of the students and staff who have called W.T. Townshend Public School in Kitchener home since it opened in 2003. Betty’s late husband was the namesake of the school, William Townshend, who passed away in 2002. From volunteering for the Strong Start program to supporting family math nights […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 21-27

Posted November 22, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to fostering and supporting a school culture that is respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all of our students. As part of our year-round work to promote safe, caring and inclusive schools and […]

KCI Wellness Week (Nov 22-26)

Posted November 22, 2021

The KCI Wellness Team and African Heritage Club have been working hard collaboratively to create this year’s KCI Wellness Week from Monday, November 22 to Friday, November 26. The goal of this student effort is to educate and promote student and staff wellness in our building. The theme of this week is Self Care. KCI students, parents and staff are invited […]

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION

Posted November 21, 2021

Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a staff member, last in the Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate & Vocational School building on November 17, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified all close contacts of the confirmed […]

A message regarding the BC floods and mudslides

Posted November 20, 2021

Since November 17, British Columbia has been under a provincial state of emergency due to the devastating floods and mudslides that are destroying communities and infrastructure. The overwhelming loss the people of BC are experiencing impacts our students, staff and families right here in the Waterloo region community. Our hearts and minds are with the […]

Director chanicka Addresses Serious Allegations Impacting Racialized Students

Posted November 18, 2021

In recent weeks, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has been made aware of serious allegations regarding incidents that impact racialized students. Director of Education jeewan chanicka addresses WRDSB students, families and community members in a recent video. “What could I possibly say that would give you comfort. We promise to keep listening to […]

Volunteers Dig In at Two Cambridge Schools for Microforesting Effort

Posted November 18, 2021

On the brisk morning of Saturday, November 6, undeterred by the cold temperatures, volunteers came together to plant 170 trees at two Cambridge schools: Avenue Road Public School and Manchester Public School. Their work is part of a pilot program led by Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) that aims to plant microforests across the region. For […]

COVID Case Notification

Posted November 17, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION   Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate & Vocational School building on November 9, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.   Public Health has identified all close […]

COVID-19 Screening Checklist Now Available in Multiple Languages

Posted November 16, 2021

The Ministry of Education is now offering its COVID-19 school screening checklist for students in multiple languages. In addition to English and French, the screening form is now available for download in 19 different languages. Translated School Screening Checklists To access the screening checklists, please visit the Ministry of Education website or download any of […]

Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance

Posted November 15, 2021

November 20 is recognized around the world as the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. In preparation, the preceding week is acknowledged as Transgender Awareness Week. This week provides an opportunity to learn about transgender people, highlight their contributions throughout history, and advance advocacy towards eliminating discrimination and violence that impact the transgender community. Transgender Day […]

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