Friday, February 1, 2019 is a PD Day for secondary students

Posted January 27, 2019

Friday, February 1, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for all secondary school staff. Secondary students will not attend school. The PD Day will be dedicated to school improvement planning and advancing student achievement. Staff will participate in a full-day activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for student achievement and well-being. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will […]

Inclement weather decisions during exams

Posted January 24, 2019

Inclement weather can happen at any time, including during exams. We want students and families to know what to expect if weather disrupts the January 25-31 exam schedule. If any WRDSB school bus is cancelled due to weather in any area of the region, ALL exams will move forward by one day. If a severe […]

Minutes now available from the Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study Working Group Meeting 3

Posted January 23, 2019

The Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study Working Group met at Forest Heights CI on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The meeting agenda, presentation and approved minutes are now available. Agenda Presentation Minutes The working group met again on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Huron Heights SS. […]

Minutes now available from the Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study Working Group Meeting 3

Posted January 23, 2019

The Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study Working Group met at Forest Heights CI on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The meeting agenda, presentation and approved minutes are now available. Agenda Presentation Minutes The working group met again on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Huron Heights SS. […]

Postponing exams due to severe weather or bus cancellation

Posted January 18, 2019

Should there be a severe weather or bus cancellation event during exams, the following guidelines will take effect: When any WRDSB buses are canceled in any geographic area of the Waterloo Region (Kitchener, Waterloo, Baden, Elmira, Cambridge), the exam schedule in all secondary schools will be postponed. When a severe weather day occurs during the […]

Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2019

Today marks the second annual Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day at the Waterloo Region District School Board. Educational Assistants (EA) help to deliver educational programs in our schools, while Child Youth Workers (CYW) are mental health professionals who work with troubled children who face a variety of emotional, behavioural or physical […]

Announcing the Caregivers’ Guide to Accessing Support for Students with Anxiety

Posted January 10, 2019

For students, anxiety can range from nervousness before a test, to significant struggles in academic, social, emotional, or day-to-day functioning. When families and schools work together to address the physical symptoms, worrying thoughts and avoidance associated with anxiety, we can teach students to face challenging and sometimes fearful situations with success and confidence. The Caregivers’ […]

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