A Good Reason to Dance at Howard Robertson
Posted March 19, 2019
The music was pumping and students were grooving at Howard Robertson Public School in Kitchener on Thursday, March 7, 2019, for their Dance-A-Thon fundraiser in support of Nutrition for Learning. Their initial goal of $1000 has been quickly surpassed, explained Rachel Willms, a special ed resource teacher at Howard Robertson. Vice-Principal Taryn Dowsling echoes her […]
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A Message Regarding the Attacks in New Zealand
Posted March 15, 2019
This morning, we awoke to the news of yet another terrorist attack on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, that has left 49 people dead and several others wounded. We stand together in grieving this tragedy with our community. This senseless act will impact the thousands of students, staff, families and community members we welcome […]
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Have your say in our funding priorities – take our survey
Posted March 7, 2019
There is still time to have your say and participate in our annual budget survey. By participating, you will tell us which funding priorities we should consider as we prepare our budget for the 2019-2020 school year, and beyond. Please complete our short survey to help us identify what areas matter to our communities. The survey […]
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Feb 25: Buses cancelled, schools are open
Posted February 25, 2019
All school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled today due to weather. All schools are open and Extended Day Programs are operating. All transportation for WCSSAA sports games is also cancelled today. As always, parents may choose to keep their children home if they feel it is unsafe to travel to school. If […]
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Pink Shirt Day is February 27
Posted February 24, 2019
On Wednesday, February 27, join us in recognizing Pink Shirt Day. This is a day to stand up against bullying. This movement was inspired by the actions of two high school students from Nova Scotia. In 2007, the students witnessed a Grade 9 boy being bullied for wearing a pink polo shirt on his first […]
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Take our annual budget survey
Posted February 22, 2019
We want to hear from our students, staff, families and community members on which funding priorities we should consider as we prepare our budget for the 2019-2020 school year, and beyond. Please complete our short survey to help us identify what areas matter to our communities. The survey is online only and available in seven […]
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February 13: Buses Cancelled Schools are Open
Posted February 13, 2019
All school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled today for WRDSB. All schools are open and all Extended Day Programs are open. As always, parents may choose to keep their children home if they feel it is unsafe to travel to school. If you keep your child home, please call the school to […]
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February 12: All evening rentals, games and school events cancelled
Posted February 12, 2019
Due to the current weather information and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, sports games, and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date.
February 12: All Buses Cancelled All Schools Closed
Posted February 12, 2019
Due to forecasted weather, all school buses, taxis and special education routes for WRDSB are CANCELLED. All schools are CLOSED. Extended Dat Programs are CLOSED. Our Education Centre remains open for those who can get to work safely.
It’s time to update immunization records
Posted February 11, 2019
The Immunization of Schools Pupils Act requires all elementary students to have proof of immunizations against: Diphtheria Tetanus Polio Measles Mumps Rubella Meningococcal Disease Pertussis (whooping cough) Varicella (chickenpox) – for children born after 2010 Without proof of immunizations or a valid exemption, students may be suspended from school until updated records are provided to […]