National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
Posted December 6, 2019
Today, December 6, is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal […]
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Schools reopen December 5
Posted December 4, 2019
All WRDSB elementary and secondary schools will reopen for students on December 5 following the one-day OSSTF strike. Before and after school programs will reopen and student transportation will operate as normal. We want to thank everyone for their patience during this time.
French Program Information Sessions
Posted December 4, 2019
The Waterloo Region District School Board offers two French programs, both beginning in Grade 1. Both the Core French program and the French Immersion program are designed to meet the needs of your child while introducing them to the benefits of learning a second language. More information about our French programs can be found at […]
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Greetings from our local Fire Department
Posted December 4, 2019
Dec 2 2019 Waterloo Fire Rescue Media Release – Holiday Fire Safety FINAL
All schools will be closed on December 4, 2019
Posted December 4, 2019
On Wednesday, December 4, ALL SCHOOLS, both elementary and secondary, will be closed to students. This includes ALL before and after school childcare programs, extended day childcare programs, Early ON Centres and third-party operated childcare centres. Bus Transportation will not be in operation and ALL extracurricular activities and evening rental permits are cancelled. This is […]
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Monday is Pizza Day
Posted December 1, 2019
Don’t forget that Monday is Pizza Day. If your Grade 1-6 child would like pizza (cheese, pepperoni or veggie) please send $2 for each slice they would like to purchase – exact change only please.
All schools to close on December 4 in the event of one-day OSSTF strike
Posted November 29, 2019
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in public schools where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), […]
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Books for Kids Drive
Posted November 29, 2019
December 4 is the last day for dropping off books for the Books for Kids progam. Please place only new books in the box in the front hall by the office. Thank you for supporting reading in our community.
OSSTF Announces Full Withdrawal of Services on Wednesday, December 4
Posted November 28, 2019
Full Withdrawal of Services Announced for Wednesday, December 4 by Waterloo secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association (OSSTF) has announced that next Wednesday, December 4, all of its members across the province of Ontario […]
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Update on ETFO work-to-rule
Posted November 26, 2019
Start of job action by Waterloo elementary teachers, occasional teachers and Designated Early Childhood Educators: The Elementary Teachers ‘ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will begin labour action in public schools across Ontario on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. We know that as parents and caregivers, it is important for you to know how this situation may […]