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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Remembrance Day Ceremony: November 9, 10:10-11:10 a.m.
Posted November 8, 2018
Abraham Erb staff and students have been preparing a memorable Remembrance Day ceremony for November 9th from 10:10-11:10 a.m. Remembrance Day is a time to think about the importance of peace, freedom and everyday heroes who are part of all of our lives. We take time to remember because we know that freedom isn’t free. […]
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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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ADHD workshop – Nov. 25
Posted October 29, 2018
Please note the attached information. ADHD Workshop – Nov. 25
U of W Technovation Challenge for girls age 10-18
Posted October 24, 2018
The University of Waterloo is once again hosting Technovation – a 5 month free program that teaches girls age 10-18 to design and code a mobile app that will solve a problem in the community. They will also create a business pitch and compete in a local pitch competition and potentially advance to the global competition. […]
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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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U of W Science Open House, Oct. 27, 10 am-4:00 pm
Posted October 17, 2018
Science Open House is an extravaganza of hands-on science learning for elementary-aged students. We invite your students to join us on the University of Waterloo campus Saturday, October 27th from 10am-4pm. Our Let’s Talk Science volunteers will have their own booth, in addition to the hundreds of other activities offered by various Science departments and labs. Science Open House 2018 […]
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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. […]