The Collaborative Nature of Music

Posted March 25, 2025

Music can be many things. It can be emotive, transformative, and expressive. In addition to all of these qualities, when it comes to our schools, music is also collaborative. In partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Music and the Penderecki String Quartet, students from Eastwood, Grand River, and Waterloo Collegiate Institutes attended a two-day […]

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 21, 2025

Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960.  This day serves […]

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

Posted March 21, 2025

  Today, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. About World Down Syndrome Day World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. March 21 (3.21) was […]

ACE class celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

Posted March 20, 2025

Students from our Dev Ed class are participating in WDSD on Friday, March 21st by selling popcorn for $1.00 per bag.  Huron Staff and students are encouraged to wear coloured socks and visit the classroom during lunch breaks to sign and colour paper socks.  Watch WDSD videos while eating popcorn to increase awareness within the […]

March 20 is French Language Day

Posted March 20, 2025

Today is French Language Day. Established by the United Nations in 2010, French Language Day celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the history, culture and use of the French language worldwide. French Language in the WRDSB In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are proud […]

Reflecting on Black History Month in the WRDSB

Posted March 19, 2025

Every day, we strive to recognize and celebrate Black Brilliance in our schools and classrooms. February was Black History Month and provides an opportunity to put a spotlight on the work taking place across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). We want to share just a snippet of the incredible things that happened this […]

Share Your Thoughts – Mental Health and Addiction Strategy

Posted March 18, 2025

The Ministry of Education recognizes the importance of student well-being as a requirement for academic achievement. The WRDSB Mental Health and Addictions Strategy As a result, they require every school board in Ontario to have a three-year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy. These plans guide our work around student mental health and well-being across the […]

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