Flying the Pride flag to celebrate diversity and inclusion
Posted May 22, 2018
June is nationally recognized as pride month in Canada. Many institutions and organizations fly the Pride flag as a celebration of diversity. During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. We believe that our schools are safe spaces for everyone that walks […]
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Happy Support Staff Appreciation Day
Posted May 9, 2018
At Waterloo Region District School Board we believe that all of our staff play an important role in supporting students’ confidence and success. May 9th marks Support Staff Appreciation Day. This is a day in which we celebrate the skills, commitment and dedication of our educational support staff in helping create bright futures for our students. […]
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Sun Safety
Posted May 8, 2018
It may have taken longer than expected, but spring has finally arrived in Waterloo region. We know that many parents and students are excited to get outdoors and enjoy the gorgeous weather. But before we head outside, our friends at the Region of Waterloo want to remind us of some important sun safety tips to […]
Children’s Mental Health Week
Posted May 7, 2018
May 7 – 13th marks Children’s Mental Health Week across Ontario. This is an important week where we are able to bring awareness to the prevalence of mental health issues and the need to support our kids’ mental health. Wear It Wednesday To show support and raise awareness of children’s mental health, the Canadian Mental Health […]
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Join the Parent Involvement Committee
Posted April 30, 2018
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is now accepting applications until June 1st. PIC invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of the WRDSB schools OR community members who do not have children currently enrolled in a WRDSB school to apply for positions on the committee. The goal of PIC is to have members who are committed […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast this weekend for National Day of Mourning
Posted April 27, 2018
The National Day of Mourning takes place annually on April 28. This weekend schools throughout Waterloo Region District School Board, as well as at the Education Centre, will be flying flags at half-mast in dedication to the memory of thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related […]
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May 4 is a P.D. Day
Posted April 27, 2018
Please note that there is no school on Friday, May 4, 2018 for students so that our staff are able to participate in important learning and training opportunities. All Extended Day Programs will operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The professional development for elementary teachers is being planned by the elementary Teachers’ Federation of […]
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Spring Fair 2018
Posted April 26, 2018
Please mark on your calendars that our Spring Fair this year will be on May 23rd this year. Stay tuned for more details!
Howard Robertson PS Welcomes Mr. Lipskie!
Posted April 26, 2018
The staff and students at Howard Robertson PS would like to welcome back former Hawk teacher Mr. S. Lipskie as our new Principal! We are excited to have him. https://how.wrdsb.ca/about/principals-message/
Attendance Reporting
Posted April 25, 2018
Do you have a student who will be absent or late? Please call 519-748-6161 ext 1 and leave a message OR new this year please send an email to how-attendance@wrdsb.ca. Thank you!