Flying the pride flag to celebrate diversity and inclusion
Posted May 28, 2019
June is nationally recognized as pride month in Canada. Many institutions and organizations fly the Pride flag as a celebration of diversity. During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. We believe that our schools are safe spaces for everyone that walks […]
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Friday, May 31, 2019 is a PD Day for elementary students
Posted May 26, 2019
Friday, May 31, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Elementary students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus of the PD Day will be teacher-directed assessment, evaluation and planning activities. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will be participating […]
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Eco Update
Posted May 24, 2019
1. Our Bag2School campaign is on! Now is a good time to start Spring cleaning and we are happy to help out! We are collecting ALL men’s, women’s and children’s clothing including all footwear and outerwear, belts, purses, handbags, clean linens and towels. Remember the textile industry is the second greatest polluting industry after only oil and over […]
Budget & Staffing: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Posted May 21, 2019
In order to communicate our current budget outlook for 2019-2020, we are providing the following Frequently Asked Questions to create an understanding of current timelines, resources, and priorities. As we move forward, we will continue to focus on student and staff well-being, work to minimize the impact of budget shortfalls in the classroom, and will […]
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Kindergarten First Rider Program
Posted May 15, 2019
If your child is starting Kindergarten in September and is eligible for transportation, join Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) on June 5, 2019. The First Rider Program introduces new riders to the school bus and teaches them how to be a safe and responsible rider. Families will learn how to board, ride, and […]
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2019-20 School Year Calendar is now available
Posted May 14, 2019
The 2019-20 School Year Calendar is now available. Important dates to note: First day of school – Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Winter holidays – December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020 March break – March 16 to 20, 2020 Last day of school for elementary students – Thursday, June 25, 2020 Our Calendars and Important Dates webpage […]
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Bag2School Clothing Collection
Posted May 8, 2019
Our Bag2School collection is just 2 weeks away. Now is a good time to start Spring cleaning and we are happy to help out! We are collecting ALL men’s, women’s and children’s clothing including all footwear and outwear and belts, purses, handbags and clean linens and towels. Remember the textile industry is the second greatest polluting industry after […]
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Celebrating Support Staff Appreciation Day
Posted May 8, 2019
Today, we celebrate the skills, commitment and dedication of our support staff in delivering services that contribute to our students’ success and achievements. May 8th marks Support Staff Appreciation Day. We are thankful for our support staff for the important roles they play every day in our schools and for all the work they do […]
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Educational Forum on the Opioid Cris
Posted May 2, 2019
On Wednesday May 8th the Parent Councils of Baden, Forest Glen, Sir Adam Beck and Waterloo Oxford are jointly hosting a free informational session at Waterloo Oxford for parents and their grade 7-12 students on the current opioid crisis affecting families across Ontario. Speakers will include members of the Waterloo Regional Police Services, Waterloo Region Public Health, […]
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WANTED: Performers for #WeSingOCanada
Posted May 1, 2019
It’s time to thaw out from the cold, warm up those vocal cords (or fingers), and show off your Canadian spirit. We are in search of incredible WRDSB talent to help us kick-off a variety of events on the “right note” – and we want you to be the star. We are looking for performances […]