Juneteenth and Emancipation Day
Posted June 15, 2021
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved Black communities in Texas, USA learned they’d be free – two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth marks the tragedy of enslavement and recognizes the challenges that those who fight injustice continue to face. Juneteenth also […]
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Parent & Youth Vaccine Information Session from Public Health
Posted June 14, 2021
Join Region of Waterloo Public Health for a presentation on the effectiveness and safety of the Pfizer vaccine for youth. Dr. Kelly Grindrod who is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy will provide a brief presentation and answer questions. Parents, caregivers and youth are encouraged to join. Do you have […]
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Get to Know the Equity and Inclusion Branch
Posted June 14, 2021
Earlier this month, we announced the new Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department. This week, we are profiling the second of three branches within the department: the Equity and Inclusion Branch. Equity and Inclusion Branch Equity & Inclusion Team The Equity & Inclusion Team strives to increase educational equity by working alongside staff to identify […]
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Stress and Anxiety Boot Camp: Learn ways to manage stress and anxiety
Posted June 11, 2021
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students and families, our psychology and social work staff are offering two free interactive, fun information sessions about stress and anxiety and how they can be managed. These sessions will be hosted jointly with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). […]
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Grad Goodbye & Chromebook/Textbook Return for Grads – Booking Info
Posted June 11, 2021
Our Grad Goodbye and Chromebook/Textbook Return will be held on Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25 by appointment only. Booking times (10-minute time slots) are available between 8:00am and 3:00pm both days. Due to strict public health guidelines, grads are not permitted to ‘drop in’ outside their booked appointment time. Upon arrival in our […]
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Year End Connections for WRDSB Students
Posted June 9, 2021
We know that this has been an extraordinarily difficult year for our students. As the school year comes to a close, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will be celebrating all of our students through a variety of events. Each of the 121 schools across the WRDSB are busy making plans for end-of-year activities. […]
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WRDSB flags remain at half-mast to honour Muslim family
Posted June 9, 2021
On May 31, we shared with our community that we were lowering our flags to half-mast for 215 hours of observance for the 215 Indigenous children whose bodies were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, and all Indigenous children, families and communities who have been impacted. Our flags were to be […]
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