In Conversation with Students: An Interview with the Director of Education

Posted November 8, 2021

For Amelia and Vivian, two Grade 6 students from Empire Public School in Waterloo, it was an opportunity to ask the Director of Education their burning questions. For the Director of Education jeewan chanicka, it was an opportunity to hear directly from Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students, about what matters to them. This […]

Mrs. Singh shares Diwali traditions with Lexington classes.

Posted November 5, 2021

Our very own Mrs. Singh shared her Diwali traditions while wearing her beautiful traditional Diwali dress. Students in a variety of classes learned about the Hindu Festival of Lights. She showed students her oil lamps that were made of clay and the beautiful jewellery that she wore for this special occasion.         […]

An Attitude of Gratitude | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted November 3, 2021

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can all feel grateful by focusing on the positives in our lives, no matter how small they may seem. Research shows us that feeling grateful and expressing gratitude makes us happier, healthier, and more able to tolerate stress and tough situations. In other words, it increases […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Late Honourable William G. Davis

Posted November 1, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, November 4, 2021 for the memorial service of the Late Honourable William G. Davis, 18th Premier of Ontario, 1971 – 1985. William G. Davis passed away on August […]

Grade 1’s Create Self Portraits in French!

Posted October 29, 2021

Grade 4/5’s at Lexington enjoy some October Fun!

Posted October 29, 2021

Mrs. Cassidy and Mrs. Hill’s 4/5 Classes enjoyed some fall festivities:       

Holocaust Education Week

Posted October 29, 2021

The first week of November is Holocaust Education Week (HEW), as recognized by Jewish Community organisations across Canada. Recognizing Holocaust Education Week is part of the Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) ongoing commitment to raising our collective consciousness and knowledge about the historical and contemporary experiences of systematically persecuted communities. From 1933-1945, the Nazi […]

November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted October 26, 2021

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 […]

Treaties Recognition Week

Posted October 25, 2021

The first week of November is Treaties Recognition Week as proclaimed by the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (MIRR) in 2016. It honours the importance of treaties and helps Ontarians learn more about treaty rights, treaty relationships and their role as treaty people. First Nations’ process of treaty-making existed for thousands of years before […]

Lexington’s Purple Positive Message Day!

Posted October 22, 2021

Lexington P.S celebrate our first Spirit day for the 2021-22 School Year. Today students wrote positive messages about their teachers, about their peers and/or about our school in general. Take a look of some of the amazing messages our students wrote:     Here are some student photos to show the student excitement about Purple […]

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