Update: Phone Service Restored at Schools and Education Centre
Posted March 22, 2021
We want to provide an update on a technical issue that was impacting landline phones at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and the Education Centre. Phone service has now been restored. Thank you for your patience as we worked to implement a solution.
Phones Down at Schools and Education Centre
Posted March 22, 2021
We want to provide an update on a technical issue currently impacting landline phones at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and the Education Centre. Currently, our phones are unable to receive or make outside phone calls. WRDSB Information Technology Services are aware of the issue, and are working with the vendor to find […]
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Addressing Anti-Asian Racism in the WRDSB
Posted March 19, 2021
The WRDSB acknowledges the ongoing experience and existence of anti-Asian racism and hate-motivated incidents in our community and across the world. We join those around the world in mourning the lives of the six Asian women murdered in an act of white terrorism. The trauma of this racist, misogynistic incident of femicide reverberates far beyond […]
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: March 21
Posted March 18, 2021
On October 26, 1966, the United Nations declared March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This year, March 21 falls on a Sunday. The purpose of this day is to serve as a reminder to us all about our rights and responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code. When racial […]
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Register now for PIC’s annual Family Engagement Series
Posted March 16, 2021
Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is excited to announce their annual Family Engagement Series for parents and caregivers. This year, they are offering a three-day virtual speaker series designed to ENGAGE-EQUIP-ENERGIZE parents and caregivers in getting through the rest of the school year. This free event runs from April 7 to 10, 2021 at various […]
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WRDSB graduation celebration update
Posted March 16, 2021
Dear graduating students and families, As we approach the last few months of the school year, we have begun planning how to recognize and celebrate our students and their success, given our unique circumstances. We know that marking these key milestones in their lives is important, and so we have put our energies towards year-end […]
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COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION
Posted March 15, 2021
COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Howard Robertson Public School building on February 18 is a confirmed case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified no high-risk contacts of […]
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COVID-19: OUTBREAK NOTIFICATION
Posted March 11, 2021
COVID-19: OUTBREAK NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Howard Robertson Public School. Public Health’s investigation has determined another two cases, both students, are in the same cohort as a case reported last month. The identity of the individuals is protected by privacy legislation and will not be […]
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Black History Month Event Goes Digital for 2021 – Part Two
Posted March 11, 2021
As we shared in part one of this story, members of the community, along with staff and students of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) came together for the third annual Black History Month event on Friday, February 26. Of course, this year’s event took place online, inviting members of the community to watch […]
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COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION
Posted March 11, 2021
COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that two students, last in the Howard Robertson Public School building on February 25 are confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. The identity of the individuals is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified all high-risk contacts of […]