Elementary: Students Daily Confirmation of Screening

Posted December 14, 2021

As part of enhanced safety measures for the return to in-person learning after the Winter Break, the Ministry of Education has directed school boards to verify the daily screening of all students, staff and essential visitors, for the first two weeks of school in January 2022 (January 3 to 14). While we have always had […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted December 14, 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

School Immunization Program Update for Grade 7, 8 and 9 Students

Posted December 13, 2021

We want to remind families that students in Grade 7, 8, and 9 are eligible to be vaccinated through the school immunization program. Learn more about the school immunization program on the Public Health website. Vaccination Clinics Vaccination clinics are being offered at Public Health offices at 99 Regina Street South, Waterloo and 99 Beechwood […]

December 10 is Human Rights Day

Posted December 10, 2021

Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day This important day is celebrated every year on December 10 — the day on which the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Learn more Educators in the WRDSB have been provided with […]

Public Health Hosting Vaccine Clinic at Cedarbrae PS

Posted December 9, 2021

As part of its “Every Dose Counts” event this weekend, Region of Waterloo Public Health will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations for 5-11 year olds and family members in need of a first or second dose at the Cambridge Pinebush vaccination clinic and three community mobile clinics. Parents/guardians can book appointments at these mobile vaccination clinics […]

New Chair and Vice-Chair Elected at Inaugural Board Meeting

Posted December 7, 2021

Scott Piatkowski elected Chair and Kathleen Woodcock elected Vice-Chair At the Inaugural Board Meeting of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), trustees elected Scott Piatkowski as Chair and Kathleen Woodcock as Vice-Chair. Trustee Piatkowski and Trustee Woodcock, are in their first and fifth terms, respectively, as trustees. Trustee Piatkowski served as Vice-Chair for the […]

Future Grade Nines: What You Need to Know

Posted December 6, 2021

Every year, thousands of students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) make the transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9, entering the next stage of their learning journey. From choosing courses to understanding graduation requirements, there is a lot involved in making this next step. To help you with this transition, we’ve collected […]

Flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Posted December 6, 2021

To mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Monday, December 6, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on December […]

Rapid Antigen Testing for Students Over the Winter Break

Posted December 3, 2021

In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Waterloo Region District School Board will be providing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every student attending in-person learning at our board. The rapid antigen screening kits are intended for use by […]

Educator Recognized for Dedication to Advocacy and Supporting Multilingual Students

Posted December 1, 2021

When Kimiko Shibata heard she had been selected as a winner of the 2021 Leading Women, Leading Girls – Building Communities Recognition Award, she didn’t believe it at first. Shibata is a multilingual learner (MLL) resource teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). “Oh no, that’s for other people,” said Shibata as she […]

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