2016-17 Transportation Information is Coming Soon!
Posted August 11, 2016
Transportation details for the 2016 – 2017 school year will be available on Monday, August 22, 2016. Kindergarten Students Since Junior Kindergarten students will not have an OEN number prior to September, STSWR, Inc. will be sending a direct mail out to families of Junior Kindergarten students detailing busing information for September 2016. Senior Kindergarten […]
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WRDSB Lowers Flags for Orlando
Posted June 16, 2016
We are all saddened by the tragic events that took place this past weekend in Orlando, Florida. To show support for all those affected, including our LGBTQ students and staff, families and allies, we will be lowering our flags at our schools and Education Centre, until the end of the day on June 17.
Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Schools
Parent Involvement Committee is looking for new members!
Posted May 26, 2016
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in a WRDSB school and community members to apply for positions on the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee. The mandate for the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent engagement to the Waterloo Region District School Board; Communicate with and support […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Community · Schools
It’s Facebook Official
Posted May 20, 2016
We are excited to announce that we have joined Facebook, the most popular social media network!
Please take a few moments to visit our page, look around and LIKE us: facebook.com/wrdsb/
Come join us on Facebook!
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Schools
safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians
Posted May 12, 2016
As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of safeTALK? Recognize that […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Learning · Schools
Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!
Posted April 28, 2016
We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]
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Categories: Board · Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Community · Schools
The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!
Posted April 27, 2016
The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS
Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Schools
2015 Director’s Annual Report
Posted February 11, 2016
The 2015 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ontario Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and achievements in learning […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary
Planning for September
Posted January 14, 2016
It is never to early to plan for September. Click on the link below for more information on: YMCA Westmount Youth Development Program visit www.wrdsb.ca/beforeafter for the opportunity to register for this program in September 2016! Westmount YMCA Youth Development Flyer
Become Familiar with our Severe Weather Procedure
Posted January 13, 2016
As the cold weather arrives, it’s important for everyone to be familiar with our Severe Weather Conditions procedure. There are some changes to the procedure for the 2015-16 school year: Frigid Temperatures: Schools will NOT automatically be closed when temperatures reach -35C or colder with wind-chill. While buses will not operate, the decision to close schools […]
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