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’ […]

Minutes now available from the Southwest Kitchener Secondary School Boundary Study Working Group Meeting 2

Posted January 9, 2019

The Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study Working Group met at Huron Heights Secondary School on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The meeting agenda, presentation and approved minutes are now available. Agenda Presentation Minutes The working group met again on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Forest Heights […]

Minutes now available from the Southwest Kitchener Secondary School Boundary Study Working Group Meeting 2

Posted January 9, 2019

The Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study Working Group met at Huron Heights Secondary School on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The meeting agenda, presentation and approved minutes are now available. Agenda Presentation Minutes The working group met again on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Forest Heights […]

Drama for Social Change – January 15 & 16, 2019

Posted January 9, 2019

On Tuesday, January 15th and Wednesday, January 16th at 7pm, the Grade 12 Drama Class will be presenting their final summative show. This show is open to the public and features several different types of theatre including plays, musicals, dance and improv as well as two short films. Performances and presentations will take place in […]

Smart Waterloo Region Youth Forum

Posted January 4, 2019

An exciting youth-focused event is coming up, and Smart Waterloo Region needs your help to make it a success. On January 12th the Smart Waterloo Region team will host a Youth Forum at RIM Park. Co-created with the Smart Cities Innovation Council: Youth Unite Here (SCIC YUH) – a group of local youth representatives, the forum will be […]

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