Update on Implementation of the new Health and Physical Education Curriculum
Posted June 23, 2015
On Monday, June 15, staff presented trustees with an update regarding implementation of the new Health & Physical Education Curriculum. Since 2010, the Ministry has engaged in extensive consultation regarding the revised curriculum for Health & Physical Education, Grades 1-8 and Health & Physical Education, Grades 9-12. On February 23, 2015, the Ministry released both […]
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National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
Posted June 23, 2015
Today we have lowered our flags at the Education Centre, and our schools, in memory of those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world.
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Update: Mark Summary to be Provided for Elementary Students
Posted June 18, 2015
On June 16th, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) communicated to families that, as a result of Elementary Teachers’ Federation Ontario (ETFO) strike action, the WRDSB would be unable to provide report cards to students. Teachers have submitted marks to school principals in a variety of paper formats. As such, we notified families that […]
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Information for Parents: Elementary Report Cards
Posted June 16, 2015
Dear Parent/Guardian: We are writing with an important update on the final report card. At this point in the year, you would normally receive your child’s report card. We know how important the report card is to parents and to students. It is a reflection of the work done throughout the year, and the marks, […]
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Parent Involvement Committee Looking for New Members
Posted June 12, 2015
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of the WRDSB schools 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 […]
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Weather Warnings for Waterloo Region
Posted June 10, 2015
Update 9:30pm: All weather watches and warnings for Waterloo Region have been lifted. All schools have been notified of the weather watches and warnings currently in place for Waterloo Region. Our priority is always the safety of our students and staff. Administrators are directed to follow the procedure for tornado conditions. We will keep […]
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Have your say in the 2015-16 Budget Process!
Posted May 28, 2015
How can you give input? Appear as a delegation at the June 10, 2015 Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. If you would like to appear as a delegation, you must register with the Manager of Corporate Services by noon on Thursday, June 4 2015. More information on delegation procedures and how to register is […]
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Update: Information Regarding Grades 3 & 6 EQAO Assessments
Posted May 22, 2015
We would like to provide families with an update to our previous letter indicating that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) would begin strike action on Monday, May 11, 2015. The strike action taken by ETFO across the province, and including here in the WRDSB, involves the withdrawal of administrative duties, including the administration […]
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Construction
Posted May 21, 2015
With the demolition of the current Westmount school and the construction of the new parking lot, the entire Westmount Public School property will be closed and off limits to the public for the summer. This includes areas previously accessible, such as the play structure. This is necessary in order to complete the demolition and parking […]
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Update on Administration of Grades 3, 6 & 9 EQAO Assessments
Posted May 15, 2015
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) notified the WRDSB that they will not be sending the Grade 3 and 6 Reading, Writing and Mathematics assessment materials to any boards currently affected by labour action. As a result, no WRDSB students in Grades 3 and 6 will participate in the EQAO assessment this year, until […]
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