An Open Letter in Response to WRDSB Parent Concerns
Posted January 20, 2023
To the students, families and communities we serve in Waterloo Region, The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to a quality public education system and to continuing our work of building a school district that centres student voice, well-being and academic success in partnership with students and their parents, caregivers and families. There […]
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Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day
Posted January 19, 2023
January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Today, we show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in the WRDSB The impressive work […]
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Announcing the New Superintendent of Business Services and Treasurer of the Board
Posted January 17, 2023
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Landry as the new Superintendent of Business Services and Treasurer of the Board, effective January 17, 2023. Nick is no stranger to the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), having served in the role of Controller of Financial Services since 2017, and previously as Business Services […]
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January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day
Posted January 17, 2023
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, and […]
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2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!
Posted January 16, 2023
Starting January 16, parents and caregivers can register their child(ren) for the dynamic and exciting journey of kindergarten in the Waterloo Region District School Board! At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we want to assure families that their children will receive an education that will support them in reaching their full potential from […]
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Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2023
Posted January 13, 2023
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 Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]
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January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted January 9, 2023
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 […]
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Meaning of Home Writing Contest for Grade 4, 5 and 6 Students
Posted January 9, 2023
The Meaning of Home writing contest is back for its 16th year 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 […]
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January is Tamil Heritage Month
Posted January 3, 2023
The month of January is Tamil Heritage Month in Canada. Approximately 200,000 Tamil people call Canada home. The theme of this year’s Tamil Heritage Month is “Tamils in Trade and Commerce.” Celebrated in Canada each year since 2016, this month is an opportunity to recognize the major contributions Tamil people have made to the growth […]
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Friday, December 23: All schools closed and transportation cancelled
Posted December 22, 2022
Student, staff and family safety continues to be our priority and we continue to monitor weather conditions. Due to the anticipated severe weather for Friday, December 23, 2022, all school buses, taxis and special education routes will be cancelled and all schools will be closed tomorrow. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our […]
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