safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians

Posted December 7, 2016

As one of our operational goals to support student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB on #BellLetsTalk Day. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals […]

CORRECTION: French Immersion Information Sessions

Posted December 5, 2016

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Monday, January 9, 2017 on the Waterloo Region District School Board website at www.wrdsb.ca/french.  Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend an information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion.  Information sessions […]

French Immersion Information Sessions

Posted December 5, 2016

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Thursday, January 9, 2017 on the Waterloo Region District School Board website at www.wrdsb.ca/french.  Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend an information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion.  Information sessions […]

Hat Fundraiser

Posted November 29, 2016

NHL licensed toques and Team Canada ball caps are now available for purchase. New this year are NHL jersey toques. Toques are knit with fleece lining and are available in Team Canada, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadians, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. Samples are on display just outside the Main Office. Money raised […]

Parent Council Needs YOU!!

Posted November 28, 2016

Stewart Avenue School Council is looking for parent volunteers to help with the Chocolate Fundraiser in February 2017. This is a very exciting fundraiser for students and has proven to be very successful in raising funds to enhance student learning. Volunteers are required during the morning hours of the school day a couple of days […]

Integrated Arts Program Information Night

Posted November 28, 2016

The Integrated Arts Program (IAP) at Eastwood Collegiate Institute offers students with an interest in performing, visual and media arts an enhanced program. The IAP provides students opportunities to explore, experience, or study aspects of careers in the arts through extra-curricular activities, paraprofessional assistance, and field trips.  Students enrolled in the program must be strongly committed […]

Safety Training

Posted November 24, 2016

Safety Tree is offering a variety of safety courses to students ranging from ages 7-14. Read more about it on their website http://www.safetytreecanada.com

“My Safe Life” ages 7-10
“Home Alone” ages 9-12
“Red Cross Babysitting” ages 11-14

Safety Programs

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Book Fair Update

Posted November 24, 2016

A VERY big thank you to Stewart Avenue’s amazing parent volunteers, students, families and staff for supporting our annual Scholastic Book Fair. This is a very significant literary fundraiser for our school. It’s always an exciting time. Our total sales were $4,523.10 and we have earned $1,051.62 to purchase many new high interest books for […]

Trauma Informed Parenting Workshop

Posted November 24, 2016

An educational workshop for parents/caregivers of children and youth who have experienced trauma is being offered in elementary schools across Waterloo Region. The purpose for this workshop is to assist parents/caregivers with understanding trauma and what it means to parent their child from a trauma-informed perspective.

November 24th 6-8pm
Location: Chalmers Street PS 35 Chalmers St, Cambridge
Click here for more info

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Have your say: vote on WRDSB purpose statement

Posted November 23, 2016

We’re looking for some help. We need your ideas, whether you are a student, a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a bank clerk or a bus driver. We want to hear from everyone. And it’s an important job.

We want you to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about.

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