May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Posted May 17, 2021
May 17th is recognized globally as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. It is important for our community to take the time to reflect on the meaning of this day. The day was created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and […]
Read more about May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia »
Survey for Students from the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
Posted May 17, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board is supporting the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) with their efforts to collect information about students’ experiences with remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Who Can Participate? OPSBA has designed two surveys: One for students in Grades 5 and 6 One for students in Grades 7 to 12 […]
Read more about Survey for Students from the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association »
12-17 Year-Olds Eligible for Vaccination
Posted May 14, 2021
Yesterday, the Province of Ontario announced that as of the week of May 31, youth in Ontario between 12 and 17 years of age and their family members who have not received a vaccine will be eligible to book an appointment to receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, including at special dedicated youth […]
Read more about 12-17 Year-Olds Eligible for Vaccination »
Volunteer with our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
Posted May 13, 2021
Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. We invite parents/caregivers of students currently enrolled in any of our schools to apply. As a member of PIC, you have an opportunity to strengthen parent/caregiver partnership in education and be part of a committee committed to helping each student achieve their full potential. We would like PIC […]
Read more about Volunteer with our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) »
Calling French Teachers: ApplytoEducation Job Fair on May 20
Posted May 13, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to be taking part in an upcoming ApplytoEducation virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, May 20, with a focus on French teachers. If you are launching your career as a French Teacher, or if you are qualified to teach French and are looking for new teaching roles, […]
Read more about Calling French Teachers: ApplytoEducation Job Fair on May 20 »
Community Use of Schools and Rentals Update
Posted May 11, 2021
As we have shared over the past year, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) uses a five-phase approach within the province’s framework for reopening to reopen our board facilities: Phase 1: support the opening of Essential Service Childcare Centres Phase 2: support our Licenced Child Care Centres and Summer Camp at sites with Purpose Built […]
Read more about Community Use of Schools and Rentals Update »
Diversity and Inclusion ApplytoEducation Virtual Job Fair on May 13
Posted May 11, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to be taking part in an upcoming ApplytoEducation virtual Job Fair on Thursday, May 13, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. The WRDSB is dedicated to supporting our students by working to ensure that each of them feels represented in the staff who are working […]
Read more about Diversity and Inclusion ApplytoEducation Virtual Job Fair on May 13 »
WRDSB Student Census Extension
Posted May 6, 2021
Thank you to all our students and families who completed the WRDSB 2021 Student Census. The information you provided will help guide us to strengthen programs and learning environments to meet the diverse needs of all students and families. For parents/guardians of a child who is in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 who still have […]
Read more about WRDSB Student Census Extension »
Speech and Hearing Month Learning Opportunity for Caregivers
Posted May 6, 2021
Each May, Speech and Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the work of WRDSB Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) do in helping our students to communicate and engage in learning. These staff address a broad range of communication challenges impacting everyday life for our students, and […]
Read more about Speech and Hearing Month Learning Opportunity for Caregivers »
Supporting Dental Health for Students
Posted May 5, 2021
In partnership with Region of Waterloo Public Health, we want to help highlight the benefits of flossing, brushing, and routine dentist check-ups for our students and their families. Below, you’ll find a selection of resources to help you prioritize oral health in your family. Information for Families Brush-Off Challenge Challenge your children and other family […]