Posted May 27, 2024
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. This week, we are recognizing National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. The NAAW for 2024 is “Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All”. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code, “Disability” covers a broad range and degree of conditions, […]
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Posted May 21, 2024
KidsAbility needs our help to support children and youth in Waterloo Region. As the school year comes to an end, there is still time to make a positive difference in our community. Starting today, the Waterloo Region District School (WRDSB) invites our community to come together and support KidsAbility. Why Give to KidsAbility? KidsAbility is […]
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Posted May 17, 2024
Friday, May 31, 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 May 17, 2024
May 16 is World Education Support Personnel Day. Join us in celebrating the important role support staff hold within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). From the school office to the Director’s office, WRDSB support staff are vital members of our school communities and education teams and are key to student success. Every day, […]
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Posted May 17, 2024
May 17 is recognized as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This day was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by: Two Spirit Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex people All other people with diverse: Sexual orientations Gender identities or expressions Sex characteristics Also on May 17, […]
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Posted May 16, 2024
It was a busy day in class, and Rhys, Travis and Hafsa just finished learning about compound words. When asked about their favourite compound word, Rhys eagerly replied, “I like the word ‘sunset’ because it is the most beautiful part of the day”. At Stewart Avenue Public School, and at schools across the Waterloo Region […]
Posted May 16, 2024
It was a busy day in class, and Rhys, Travis and Hafsa just finished learning about compound words. When asked about their favourite compound word, Rhys eagerly replied, “I like the word ‘sunset’ because it is the most beautiful part of the day”. At Stewart Avenue Public School, and at schools across the Waterloo Region […]
Posted May 16, 2024
It was a busy day in class, and Rhys, Travis and Hafsa just finished learning about compound words. When asked about their favourite compound word, Rhys eagerly replied, “I like the word ‘sunset’ because it is the most beautiful part of the day”. At Stewart Avenue Public School, and at schools across the Waterloo Region […]
Posted May 13, 2024
Join Acorn on the adventure of exploring Kindergarten! Come along with Acorn the Squirrel, who learns more about what a day is like for students in Kindergarten at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Kindergarten at WRDSB Join us at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in Fall 2024! Families can register their […]
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Posted May 7, 2024
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