Get to Know the Equity and Inclusion Branch
Posted June 14, 2021
Earlier this month, we announced the new Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department. This week, we are profiling the second of three branches within the department: the Equity and Inclusion Branch. Equity and Inclusion Branch Equity & Inclusion Team The Equity & Inclusion Team strives to increase educational equity by working alongside staff to identify […]
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September 2021 busing options for elementary school families
Posted June 11, 2021
This message is for families of students who take the school bus to school. Not sure if your child qualifies to ride the bus? Find out with our Transportation Eligibility tool. Dear parents/guardians of transported elementary students, Will your child be riding the school bus starting in September 2021? Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region […]
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Stress and Anxiety Boot Camp: Learn ways to manage stress and anxiety
Posted June 11, 2021
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students and families, our psychology and social work staff are offering two free interactive, fun information sessions about stress and anxiety and how they can be managed. These sessions will be hosted jointly with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). […]
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Year End Connections for WRDSB Students
Posted June 9, 2021
We know that this has been an extraordinarily difficult year for our students. As the school year comes to a close, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will be celebrating all of our students through a variety of events. Each of the 121 schools across the WRDSB are busy making plans for end-of-year activities. […]
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WRDSB flags remain at half-mast to honour Muslim family
Posted June 9, 2021
On May 31, we shared with our community that we were lowering our flags to half-mast for 215 hours of observance for the 215 Indigenous children whose bodies were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, and all Indigenous children, families and communities who have been impacted. Our flags were to be […]
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