Now Available: School Results for the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey

Posted September 27, 2024

All school boards in Ontario are required to seek feedback from students using school climate surveys. The Education Act states these should occur at least once every two years. The WRDSB uses the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) as our Safe Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. The MDI is a voluntary, self-reporting questionnaire. It […]

Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety

Posted September 25, 2024

The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity—safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in the […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30

Posted September 24, 2024

On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]

Blended Learning Days

Posted September 24, 2024

Blended learning days allow students to engage in synchronous and asynchronous work from home while staff engage in professional learning during the asynchronous portion of the day.  School administration will engage staff in professional learning opportunities around instructional and assessment strategies that centre students in secondary schools. During the morning, secondary teachers will engage in […]

Terry Fox Walk

Posted September 20, 2024

Hello Huskies!!!  It’s been 43 years since Terry’s Marathon of Hope and we are proud to be carrying on this tradition at our school on Friday, September 27th during period 2. Students are encouraged to participate in this event by walking laps around our school track with their class.  Donations can be made the day […]

Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day

Posted September 17, 2024

Today is Information Technology Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their […]

Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee

Posted September 16, 2024

Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]

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