January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day

Posted January 21, 2023

“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” – Lincoln Alexander Since 2015, January 21 has been recognised across Canada as Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Alexander’s legacy is […]

An Open Letter in Response to WRDSB Parent Concerns

Posted January 20, 2023

To the students, families and communities we serve in Waterloo Region, The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to a quality public education system and to continuing our work of building a school district that centres student voice, well-being and academic success in partnership with students and their parents, caregivers and families. There […]

Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 19, 2023

January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Today, we show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in the WRDSB The impressive work […]

Class of 2023 Graduation Photos

Posted January 18, 2023

Grad Photos will take place from February 21st to March 3rd, 2023 for any graduate who did not get their picture taken yet. To book your Grad Portrait session go to bookmygrad.ca and enter the school code HRN and your student number. Each student who books a Grad Portrait session will receive the graduating class composite and will have an opportunity to win […]

Announcing the New Superintendent of Business Services and Treasurer of the Board

Posted January 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Landry as the new Superintendent of Business Services and Treasurer of the Board, effective January 17, 2023. Nick is no stranger to the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), having served in the role of Controller of Financial Services since 2017, and previously as Business Services […]

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day

Posted January 17, 2023

January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada. Working as a Swedish diplomat in Budapest during the Second World War, Raoul Wallenberg risked his own life to save the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jewish people from the Holocaust. In 1985, the Government of Canada named Mr. Wallenberg its first honourary citizen, and […]

HHSS Assessment & Evaluation for Semester 1, Jan 2023

Posted January 16, 2023

The WRDSB Assessment and Evaluation Period for the end of Semester 1 will occur from January 31st to February 2, 2023 (secondary school year calendar). Teachers have the flexibility to provide a variety of methods for students to demonstrate their growth, and confirm their learning. Classroom teachers will clearly communicate with their students and their […]

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