Province Extends Distance Learning in the WRDSB

Posted January 21, 2021

Today, Stephen Lecce, the Minister of Education, announced that school closures and distance learning will continue for students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and select other school boards across the province to help limit the spread of COVID-19. What we know Students in the WRDSB will continue distance learning until further direction […]

Responding to the Events of Inauguration Day: Resources for Families and Students

Posted January 20, 2021

Today with the peaceful inauguration of President Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris taking the oath of office as the first Black and South Asian woman Vice President of the United States, we witnessed both history and the transition of executive power in the United States. This process has been difficult and sometimes violent. The news […]

Reminder: Period 4 until Friday, Jan. 22nd!

Posted January 20, 2021

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow/Thursday, Jan. 21st is NOT a class changeover day:  Period 4 keeps going until Friday, Jan. 22nd.  Monday, Jan 25 – Friday, Jan. 29th is back to Period 3.  More details as to whether we are onsite/at home coming as it is announced by the government (stay tuned!).    

Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 19, 2021

Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) marks Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day. Educational Assistants (EAs) help to deliver educational programs and provide support to students in our schools, while Child & Youth Workers (CYWs) work with children who face a variety of social, emotional and behavioural challenges. Our EAs […]

SJAM Principal Update – January 19th

Posted January 19, 2021

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Parenting Essentials Video Series with Parents for Children’s Mental Health

Posted January 18, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health are proud to announce the Parenting Essentials video series, featuring recordings of webinars that took place in the fall of 2020. The first video in this series offers an overview for any parents, and caregivers, interested in learning more about the complexities […]

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Event – January 19

Posted January 14, 2021

As part of our ongoing Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy, we are inviting parents and caregivers to attend a webinar on January 19, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. In partnership with Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Program from St. Mary’s Hospital, the Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) as well as the Waterloo Region Police Service, this event marks […]

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