Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency
Posted January 13, 2021
We want to provide WRDSB families with further information regarding the declaration of a second provincial emergency and the most recent direction from the Ministry of Education. By January 20, 2021, the Chief Medical Officer of Health will advise the Ministry of Education, in conjunction with local public health units, which school boards will resume […]
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Free Google Meet Workshop for Families
Posted January 12, 2021
This week, Cobblestone Collective, in partnership with Google Canada, is offering a free one hour workshop for families on how to use Google Meet. Topics covered in the workshop include learning how to navigate Google Meet, finding links to your child’s online lessons, troubleshooting tips and understanding how students participate in their online learning. When […]
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Update for Families of Special Education Students in Specific Secondary and Elementary Congregated Classes
Posted January 8, 2021
Further to our announcement yesterday regarding the extension of remote learning, we wanted to provide more information to students and families in our Secondary and Elementary Congregated Classes. Today, we received an update from the Ministry of Education in which they have mandated that school boards will provide in-person learning opportunities for their most complex […]
Province Announces Extension of Remote Learning
Posted January 7, 2021
Today, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that school closures and distance learning will continue for elementary schools through Friday, January 22 to help limit the spread of COVID-19. No changes for secondary students have been announced. All elementary and secondary students are now scheduled to return to in-person learning on […]
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Responding to Events in the US at Capitol Hill: Resources for Families and Students
Posted January 7, 2021
All of us are disturbed by the events that unfolded in Washington, D.C. yesterday with many distressing images that raise legitimate questions about democracy, the rule of law, white privilege, and anti-Black racism. Educators have been provided with resources to engage students in these conversations, in an age appropriate manner. Staff are available to provide […]