Help Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illnesses
Posted February 6, 2023
While rates of respiratory viruses are on the decline, the season is far from over. To help keep each other healthy, we have a reminder from Region of Waterloo Public Health regarding what to do if you are sick with a respiratory illness. Please Stay Home If You Are Sick If you are sick, please […]
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February Newsletter 2023
Posted February 3, 2023
February 2023 Newsletter
Appointments Available: Grand River Hospital Regional Covid, Cold & Flu Care Clinic
Posted February 2, 2023
Translations available: Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی Mandarin 官話 Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Tigrinya ትግርኛ More translations coming soon: Translated Posters In support of the health and well-being of students, staff and the community we serve, we want to share important information about the Grand River Hospital Regional Covid, Cold & Flu Care Clinic. This […]
Introducing the New Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool
Posted February 1, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to announce the launch of the WRDSB Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool for students. The Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool The Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool is available to WRDSB students to report safety concerns related to bullying for themselves, or on behalf of another student. This is one […]
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Celebrating Black Brilliance Month 2023 – We Boldly Belong
Posted February 1, 2023
February is Black Brilliance Month at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). For more than 200 years, Black people have been present in Waterloo Region. This year’s theme “We Boldly Belong” is guided by the WRDSB’s mission to foster a school system where each child is represented, valued and included. We Boldly Belong is […]
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Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2023
Posted January 30, 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 (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents and Caregivers: Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The […]
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February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted January 30, 2023
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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Screen Time: Myths, Risks and Tips-Online Presentation and Discussion for Parents-Feb. 23
Posted January 29, 2023
ONLINE PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION What: “Screen Time: Myths, Risks and Tips” When: Feb 23, 2023 @ 6:30 pm Where: ONLINE MEETING Who: WRDSB Psychological Services Consultants: Anna Polotskaia & Lisa Bechtel For: PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS Given the dramatic increase in screen time use during the pandemic, our understanding about screen time use in […]
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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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 […]