Device Return for “In-Person” students
Posted February 4, 2021
Hello Keatsway Families! As you know, both our elementary and our secondary students began the new year learning remotely from home, as per Ministry of Education direction. We want to thank you for supporting your child as they participated in Distance Learning over the past several weeks. We were also happy to be able to […]
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WRDSB re-opens to in-person learning Monday February 8th, 2021
Posted February 3, 2021
Today Stephen Lecce, the Minister of Education, announced that some Ontario School Boards will re-open to in-person instruction on Monday, February 8th, 2021. The WRDSB will welcome students enrolled in the in-person mode of learning back to school on Monday February 8th 2021. The Ministry of Education in consultation with Public Health officials is responsible […]
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WRDSB recognizes Black History Month
Posted February 1, 2021
In February, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Black History Month. While the conversations of Black history and heritage must go beyond the 28 days of February, this month-long acknowledgement is a time to highlight and remember the ways that African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s past, present and future, while […]
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Introducing Caring/Coping/Connecting
Posted January 28, 2021
We are excited to announce Caring/Coping/Connecting, a new monthly newsletter created by WRDSB social workers and psychology consultants. The newsletter will share resources and community supports with families. “The idea came about because we recognized that there was a need to get information to all caregivers within the WRDSB,” said Heather Faulkner, a WRDSB social […]
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Reminder: Elementary Mode of Learning Change Deadline
Posted January 28, 2021
Due to the declaration of a provincial emergency and the extension of remote learning, we provided families with an extension to make changes to their child’s mode of learning. Last week, the provincial government announced that distance learning for students in Waterloo Region District School Board would continue until at least February 10, 2021. We […]
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WRDSB to remain closed to in-person learning
Posted January 28, 2021
Today the Ministry of Education announced that some Ontario School Boards would re-open to in-person instruction on Monday, February 1st, 2021. The Ministry of Education, in consultation with local Public Health has informed the WRDSB that we will remain closed until at least February 10th pending further information. For clarity, the earliest the WRDSB will […]
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#BellLetsTalk – Thursday, January 28
Posted January 27, 2021
Thursday, January 28 is Bell Let’s Talk Day. We encourage our WRDSB family to participate and help end the stigma surrounding mental health. The Bell Let’s Talk initiative is a day dedicated to raising awareness and continuing the mental health conversation. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their […]
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Call for Black, Indigenous or Racialized Community Committee Member: SRO program and WRDSB/WRPS relationship
Posted January 27, 2021
The Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for people from Waterloo Region’s Black, Indigenous and Racialized community to apply to join the Committee on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and the Relationship between the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). […]
Friday Deadline! Elementary Mode of Learning Change Requests
Posted January 27, 2021
Elementary Mode of Learning Change Requests Keatsway families can now request changes until 3:00 pm on Friday, January 29, 2021. If families have already submitted their request, but change their mind, contact the school by January 29 indicating that you are requesting another change. We will continue to share important updates and timelines with families as […]
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Last Chance to Apply for French Immersion
Posted January 26, 2021
Applications for the Phase 1 French Immersion lottery for students entering Grade 1 in September 2021 closes on January 31, 2021. All children born in 2015 are invited to apply. Phase 2 French Immersion applications will begin on February 1, 2021. Phase 2 applicants will be placed on a first-come-first-serve basis after Phase 1 applicants. […]