Supporting Student Learning: Changing Expectations for the 2024-25 School Year
Posted August 30, 2024
As we prepare to welcome students back to school for the 2024-25 school year, we want to share some important updates about how students will be better supported in their achievement and well-being. The steps we plan to take in this school year at all WRDSB schools align with Ministry of Education guidelines. What’s Changing […]
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Tuesday, September 3 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students
Posted August 20, 2024
Tuesday, September 3, 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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Support for Chronic School Avoidance – In-Person and Online Sessions
Posted August 20, 2024
We want to share the latest offering to support families and caregivers ahead of the new school year. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are offering two caregiver information sessions about coping with chronic school avoidance. Coping with Chronic School Avoidance When students struggle and refuse to return to school, families and caregivers can feel […]
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Getting Ready for the 2024-2025 School Year
Posted August 19, 2024
Mark your calendar: We can’t wait to welcome elementary and secondary students back to school on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Students and your families are getting ready for another year of learning and creativity. Meanwhile, staff at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are readying our schools for the 2024-2025 school year. As a […]
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Summer Community Literacy Resources | A Region That Reads Together
Posted July 22, 2024
As we first shared in June, we’re working together to help ensure the students we serve have the support and resources they need to learn to read. This includes the time when students are away from school over the summer break. We will all benefit when we support literacy for students and their families in […]
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Sharing Gratitude and Best Wishes | A Video Message from Director of Education jeewan chanicka
Posted June 27, 2024
Before we bid farewell to students for the summer, we want to share our gratitude and best wishes with students. Watch the video from jeewan chanicka, Director of Education for the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) that was shared with students: We have so much to celebrate from this past school year; let’s take […]
2024-25 Before and After School Registration Reopening Tuesday, July 2
Posted June 26, 2024
We are pleased to announce that the registration system for the 2024-2025 Before and After School Program will reopen on Tuesday, July 2 by 8:00 a.m. What This Means for Families and Caregivers Families Who Completed Their Registration and Received Confirmation Email For families and caregivers who completed their registration and received a confirmation email […]
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Celebrating Success: KidsAbility Fundraising Campaign
Posted June 25, 2024
Thank you for helping us raise $26,025 and counting for KidsAbility! Your support will help WRDSB students and their families reach their communication, social, physical and behavioural goals. Thank You for Your Support! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and cheered us on. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to us […]
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Ask jeewan: Year-End Reflections with Director chanicka
Posted June 21, 2024
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 shared wonderings and questions with Director of Education jeewan chanicka. These WRDSB students submitted more than 55 videos asking a variety of interesting questions. Below, you’ll find the link to the Ask jeewan series. In it, the Director of Education responds to […]
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Responding to Extreme Heat Conditions
Posted June 19, 2024
The weather is warming up in Waterloo Region, and all across North America. Please note how we are responding to support the health and well-being of students and staff in Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools. Prioritizing Student Safety and Well-being As we respond to extreme heat conditions, the safety and well-being of students […]