Friday, November 15, 2019 is a PD Day – no school for students
Posted November 8, 2019
Friday, November 15, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but all board operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for staff on the PD Day will be on School Improvement […]
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The WRDSB Marks Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
Posted October 23, 2019
On Thursday, October 24, we mark Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, a day for us to take a moment and recognize the commitment, hard work and passion of our Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs). Every morning, more than 550 educators work to support the learning and care of 8,400 students in […]
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Friday, October 25, 2019 is a PD Day – no school for students
Posted October 19, 2019
Friday, October 25, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but all board operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the day across all our schools will be reflecting on our […]
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Howard Robertson Plants the Roots of Community in Kinzie Park
Posted October 16, 2019
The morning sun shone brightly over Kinzie Park in Kitchener on Wednesday, September 25, as students from Howard Robertson Public School worked to transform the space and plant ten trees in partnership with Love My Hood and the City of Kitchener. The event, aligned with National Tree Day and National Forest Week, was the kickoff […]
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The WRDSB Marks World Teachers’ Day
Posted October 4, 2019
October 5, is World Teachers’ Day, a day we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each classroom, our incredible teachers have lessons prepared, smiles on their faces, and are ready to start […]
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CUPE job action will not impact WRDSB schools
Posted October 2, 2019
UPDATE – October 2, 2019: In response to the latest CUPE announcement, we want to reassure our families that no WRDSB employees are members of CUPE. Schools boards and unions share a commitment to public education, creating positive learning environments, and maintaining positive labour relations. The collective bargaining process for public education is a two-tier […]
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The WRDSB Marks National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day
Posted October 1, 2019
Wednesday, October 2, is National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day, a day on which we take an extra moment to recognize and show appreciation to our custodians, assistant custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly each day to ensure the smooth operation of our schools, classrooms and learning facilities. These hard-working individuals not only keep our […]
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WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
Posted September 27, 2019
To mark Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 29, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the day today until […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Board Audit Committee (1 Position)
Posted September 27, 2019
Do you have a passion for public education and community involvement? We are looking for a community member to join the Board Audit Committee which supervises a variety of financial and risk management processes for the school board. The individual must have a high level of financial and business knowledge relevant to our publicly funded school […]
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WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30
Posted September 25, 2019
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]
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