Week at a Glance: February 3-7, 2020

Posted February 3, 2020

We know that communication during work-to-rule and strike days can be overwhelming. To help our families, we created a calendar for this week as a reference, to help explain what days schools are open and what programs are operating. Monday, February 3 All schools open All rental permits cancelled Tuesday, February 4 All schools (JK-Grade […]

All WRDSB schools to close February 4 in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted January 30, 2020

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in selected boards where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has been […]

Announcing the My Canada Project

Posted January 29, 2020

Are you proud to live in Canada? We want to know what you love about Canada, what inspires you about our country, and what we could do better. We are announcing the My Canada Project, a contest open to all Grade 8 students in our schools. In 300-500 words, share your thoughts on Canada, and you […]

#BellLetsTalk Day – Wednesday, January 29

Posted January 28, 2020

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 29. This is a day to raise awareness and continue the conversation around mental health. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. A big hurdle for anyone living with mental illness is overcoming the stigma and a major reason why […]

Still time to register for French Immersion

Posted January 28, 2020

There’s still time for families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2020 to register for French Immersion. Registration for the program closes on January 31. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more about our program or to register your child.  

Schools reopen January 28

Posted January 27, 2020

All WRDSB elementary schools will reopen for students on Tuesday, January 28 following the one-day rotating Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) 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.

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