WRDSB participates in Mental Health Week, May 1-7, 2023

Posted May 1, 2023

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May, making 2023 the 72nd year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will celebrate […]

May 1 is National Principal’s Day

Posted May 1, 2023

May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day Principals and vice-principals lead Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools each and every day. This day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and community members. The impact of principals and vice-principals extend beyond a single classroom. They set the tone […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2023

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 […]

April 23 is World Book Day

Posted April 23, 2023

Today, April 23, is World Book Day. World Book Day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to give worldwide promotion of books and authors, and to encourage access to books in all languages and countries. Books at the WRDSB At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we recognize […]

30 km/h school zones are coming

Posted April 19, 2023

Good afternoon parents and caregivers! We are sharing the following information on behalf of the City of Waterloo as it affects our school: Safety for everyone on and near our roads is a community priority for the City of Waterloo. As part of our plan to improve road safety, we are reducing speed limits in […]

Big Yellow Bag Lexington Deal Reminder

Posted April 14, 2023

Don’t forget that our School Council has once again partnered with BigYellowBag®, a local company that delivers high quality garden products in a neat, clean bag straight to your door. BigYellowBag has offered to donate $10 to us for each bag purchased using our unique code below (this code is only valid for donations to […]

Friday, April 21 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Posted April 13, 2023

Friday, April 21, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed. Elementary teachers will participate in a full day of professional development planned by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario […]

Parent Spring Workshops: Using Digital tools for Learning

Posted April 12, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive Technology Team is here to help you. In Spring 2023, they are offering a three part learning series on using digital tools that can help to support your child in reading, writing, and vocabulary.   Using Digital Tools for Learning A Three Part Learning Series for […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2023

Posted April 12, 2023

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Español Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The Waterloo Region District School […]

April 12 is the International Day of Pink

Posted April 11, 2023

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by […]

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