Grade 1 French Immersion
Posted November 12, 2018
Are you thinking about French Immersion for your child? Join us at one of our information sessions to learn more about our French programs and registration process. Information sessions will be held in the Cambridge Room at the WRDSB Education Centre (Map) on the following days: November 21, 7 p.m. November 26, 7 p.m. December […]
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Friday, November 16, 2018 is a PD Day – no school for students
Posted November 11, 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the day will be School Improvement Planning in the morning. Teachers will participate in a whole-school activity […]
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Attendance Procedure Reminders
Posted November 8, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians, Thank you to those who are diligent in calling our Attendance Line when your child is absent or going to be late. For those who are not familiar with calling the attendance line, we would greatly appreciate your help in calling this every time your child is going to be away, has an appointment […]
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High School Information Nights: Grade 8 Transition
Posted November 7, 2018
Over the next couple of months, our high schools will be hosting Grade 8 Information Nights for families and students. These information sessions will focus on Grade 8 students’ transition to high school, including the course selection process, in-school student supports, extracurricular activities and more. Please be sure to check out the information session for any […]
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Remembrance Day Assembly
Posted November 6, 2018
You are invited to join us for a Remembrance Day Assembly on Friday November 9th at 10:15 in our new Janet Metcalfe school gymnasium. All are welcome!
SPIRIT WEAR IS BACK!!
Posted November 5, 2018
We have received many many requests from students and parents to offer Spirit Wear again before the Christmas season. We are pleased to inform you that Spirit Wear is back!! Please see the link below to access the flyer to see what is available and place your order. All of the ordering will be done […]
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A new edition of Bricks and Mortar….construction updates
Posted October 27, 2018
Attached is a new edition of Bricks and Mortar… stay tuned for the next edition which will feature our soon to be completed Gym!! Bricks and Mortar – October 22nd 2018 Thank you to Jennifer Loebsack for putting this together!
Friday, October 26, 2018 is a PD Day – no school for students
Posted October 22, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and Extended Day Programs will operate at satellite locations. The focus for the day across all our schools will be reflecting on our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement & Well-Being and School Improvement […]
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October 16 is Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day
Posted October 16, 2018
Today, October 16th, we celebrate Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day, a day where we recognize the commitment, hard work and passion of our early childhood educators. More than 550 educators went to work this morning to greet and care for 8,400 students in the Waterloo Region District School Board. To witness our littlest learners get excited […]
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Cannabis legalization and our schools
Posted October 15, 2018
On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal to use, buy, possess and cultivate in Canada for persons over 19 years of age. For our students, the possession and use of cannabis is illegal. We know that this change in legislation has raised many questions and possible concerns regarding how the change will affect schools. […]