Friday, October 11 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students
Posted September 27, 2024
Friday, October 11, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day
Posted September 10, 2024
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]