Time to change your clocks and the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Posted November 4, 2021
(Waterloo, Ont. – Nov. 4, 2021) Waterloo Fire Rescue recommends residents replace the old batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks this weekend for the end of daylight saving time (DST). “In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to work, they need to have fresh batteries,” says Fire Chief Richard Hepditch. […]
An Attitude of Gratitude | Caring/Coping/Connecting
Posted November 3, 2021
The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can all feel grateful by focusing on the positives in our lives, no matter how small they may seem. Research shows us that feeling grateful and expressing gratitude makes us happier, healthier, and more able to tolerate stress and tough situations. In other words, it increases […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Late Honourable William G. Davis
Posted November 1, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, November 4, 2021 for the memorial service of the Late Honourable William G. Davis, 18th Premier of Ontario, 1971 – 1985. William G. Davis passed away on August […]
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Holocaust Education Week
Posted October 29, 2021
The first week of November is Holocaust Education Week (HEW), as recognized by Jewish Community organisations across Canada. Recognizing Holocaust Education Week is part of the Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) ongoing commitment to raising our collective consciousness and knowledge about the historical and contemporary experiences of systematically persecuted communities. From 1933-1945, the Nazi […]
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November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted October 26, 2021
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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Lost and Found
Posted October 25, 2021
Lost and Found (Monday October 25 – Friday October 29) Dear Keatsway Families! We have some lost and found items at school. Please look over the pictures carefully to see if there is something that belongs to your child. If you see something that you are missing, please remind your child to ask their teacher […]
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Treaties Recognition Week
Posted October 25, 2021
The first week of November is Treaties Recognition Week as proclaimed by the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (MIRR) in 2016. It honours the importance of treaties and helps Ontarians learn more about treaty rights, treaty relationships and their role as treaty people. First Nations’ process of treaty-making existed for thousands of years before […]
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Celebrating Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
Posted October 21, 2021
Today, Thursday, October 21, we mark Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. It’s a day for us to celebrate the dedication, passion and hard work of our Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs). Each and every day, these educators support the learning and development of thousands of students in the Waterloo Region District […]
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Did you know that Keatsway has a Nutrition for Learning Program?
Posted October 21, 2021
When children are hungry, it is very difficult for them to learn. Nutrition for Learning is an organization that provides healthy foods / snacks to children in many of WRDSB schools. This program is supported by our wonderful school council. Nutrition for Learning seeks to provide community-based nutrition programs that are universally accessible to all […]
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Province Announces Free Menstrual Products in Schools
Posted October 14, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) was pleased with the announcement by Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, that the Ontario Government will distribute six million free menstrual products per year to school boards. Supporting Menstrual Equity in the WRDSB Since 2019, the WRDSB has addressed period poverty in every school in our system, beginning […]
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