National Indigenous History Month and Peoples Day

Posted June 1, 2021

National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day offer important opportunities to recognize the cultural diversity and distinct contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples who have been silenced and ignored in the formation of what we now call Canada. We know that this work must extend beyond a day or a month. […]

Keeping Active in COVID-19 times

Posted May 31, 2021

By Zac Gent – Zac is a local realtor, a parent of a Janet Metcalfe Public School student and a member of the Parent Involvement Committee. It goes without saying, these are hard times. The days, weeks, and months seem to drag on and the walls of our homes seem to be closing in. We […]

Reminder: September 2021 – Making Your Decision

Posted May 31, 2021

To view this message in other formats, such as simplified and translated text, or in English or translated audio, refer to Simplified and Translated Text and Audio Clips. Choose One for the Entire 2021/22 School Year Due Date: June 2, 2021 at 4:00 PM Learning At School (In-Person) for the Full Year You are done! […]

Get Vaccinated: Priority Access for Youth Aged 12 to 17

Posted May 31, 2021

View this information in other languages Amharic – አማርኛ Arabic – اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ Chinese (Simplified) – 简化字 Farsi – فارسی French – Français Gujarati – ગુજરાતી Korean – 한국어 Punjabi – ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Serbian – српски Spanish – español Somali – Af-Soomaali Tigrinya – ትግርኛ Turkish – Türkçe Urdu – اُردُو Vietnamese – Tiếng Việt The Waterloo […]

Children’s Remains found at Kamloops Residential School

Posted May 30, 2021

On May 27, 2021, the buried remains of 215 children, some as young as three years old, were found at the site of the Kamloops Residential School in British Columbia. The school operated as a residential school from 1890 to 1969, which was then turned into a day school until finally closing in 1978. The […]

Friday, June 4 is a PD Day for elementary students

Posted May 28, 2021

Friday, June 4, 2021 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Elementary students will not engage in synchronous learning classes. All Before and After School Programs including Extended Day Programs will be closed while schools are closed to students. If the province reopens our schools before June 4, all our Before and […]

June Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted May 27, 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 every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for volunteers

Posted May 25, 2021

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members for the 2021-22 school year. We invite parents/caregivers of students currently enrolled in any of our schools to apply. This is not an application to apply for school council. Please contact your child’s school administrator if you would like to be on your child’s school council. As a […]

New Deadline: September 2021 – Making Your Decision

Posted May 18, 2021

To view this message in other formats, such as simplified and translated text, or in English or translated audio, refer to September 2021: Making Your Decision | Alternative Formats and Multimedia Options. Choose One for the Entire 2021/22 School Year Due Date: June 2, 2021 at 4:00 PM Learning At School (In-Person) for the Full […]

Update for elementary school year-end celebrations

Posted May 17, 2021

Dear Grade 6 and 8 students and families, As the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to keep Human Rights and equity at the centre of decision-making, we want to provide you with an update regarding year-end celebrations for students who are transitioning from one site to another for the fall of 2021. To […]

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