Posted January 17, 2024
January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada. Working as a Swedish diplomat in Budapest during the Second World War, Raoul Wallenberg risked his own life to save the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jewish people from the Holocaust. In 1985, the Government of Canada named Mr. Wallenberg its first honourary citizen. In […]
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Posted January 12, 2024
Due to the forecasted weather conditions and the special weather statement that is in effect for Waterloo region on Saturday, January 13, 2024: All Elementary in-person International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are cancelled All remote Secondary International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are still operating All school rentals are cancelled Organizers will receive an […]
Posted January 10, 2024
View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]
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Posted January 10, 2024
Applications for the French immersion program are open until Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Apply for French Immersion Families of children born in 2017: Apply for the French immersion program. Need help with the application process? Call 519-570-0003 ext. 4419 Email frenchprograms@wrdsb.ca WRDSB French Programs French language programs at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) […]
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Posted January 8, 2024
The Meaning of Home writing contest is back and we want to invite all Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to participate. Meaning of Home Grades 4, 5 and 6 students across Canada are invited to submit a poem or essay explaining what home means to […]
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Posted January 3, 2024
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child. Lunch and Learn Sessions Teen Mental Health When: […]
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Posted December 22, 2023
With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. Though there are only nine days left this year, we are pleased to see just how much we accomplished in 2023. This year, we worked to […]
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Posted December 22, 2023
Friday, January 19, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Grades 9 to 12 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at reduced hours from 8:15 a.m. to […]
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Posted December 19, 2023
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education. All students deserve the opportunity to rise to their highest potential. Identity and social location must no longer predict outcomes for students. To help guide WRDSB staff in their work making this vision a reality, we create a Board Improvement and Equity Plan […]
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Posted December 19, 2023
We don’t want you to miss your opportunity to help feed and nourish WRDSB students! Nutrition for Learning’s Meal Mission Fundraising Campaign ends Friday, December 22. So far, together, we have raised $38,753! Every Donation Counts Whether you donate $1 or $100, your contribution matters. It helps fund a student nutrition program that removes the […]
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