WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30
Posted September 25, 2020
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. We invite students, staff and families to wear orange, whether it is a […]
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Accessing Mental Health Resources: For Students and Families
Posted September 25, 2020
As we return to our schools, it’s important that we remain focused on supporting our mental health and well-being. We know that these are stressful times for our students and their families and we want to highlight the resources available to help. If you are worried about your child’s or your own well-being or mental […]
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Friday Deadline Reminder
Posted September 24, 2020
A reminder that the deadline to change your child’s model of learning is Friday, September 25 at 4:00 PM If you have not already informed us of your decision to change then please send an email to: tai@wrdsb.ca Include: Your name Your child/children’s names Whether you will continue in class or remain at home until […]
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Our Outdoor Education Department presents Monarch Madness Live
Posted September 22, 2020
Ontario monarchs are on the move, beginning their 3,000 kilometre migration to Mexico. This Wednesday, our outdoor education staff will tag and release monarch butterflies live as part of Monarch Watch’s migration monitoring and population assessment program. This livestream event will wrap up the Monarch Madness citizen science initiative where students and families reported sightings […]
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When Children Have Symptoms at School
Posted September 22, 2020
Dear Families: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Regional Public Health directs us to take any possible symptoms of COVID-19 seriously — even symptoms we may have considered “seasonal” or “minor” in the past. If a child at school has any potential symptoms of COVID-19, we are required to call you to have your child (and their siblings) picked up as […]