ATTENTION GRADE 11 STUDENTS – Ontario Universities Virtual Info Session May 22nd!

Posted April 11, 2024

Ontario universities are excited to announce a new opportunity for grade 11 students to do a little early research into university life, programs and more.  If you’re thinking about university as a possible post-secondary destination, you should plan to attend this virtual event on Wednesday, May 22nd (5:00-7:00pm).  The event features ALL Ontario universities and consists of 4 sessions where you can connect with reps and learn about the universities/programs you may consider for the future.

To get more information OR to register for this cool new event, CLICK HERE – https://www.ouevents.ca/virtual/

LOOKING AHEAD…

  • The Ontario Universities Fair – 5th & 6th @ the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (more info in the fall)
  • Regional Ontario Universities Fair – Week of October 7th to 11th (date & location TBD)
  • LHSS will also welcome a number of universities for visits and presentations this fall – stay tuned for info in September!

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OSSLT Session 1 Test April 11 – Important Information

Posted April 10, 2024

On Thursday, April 11th, all eligible Grade 10 students and anyone still needing this graduation requirement will be writing the First Session of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students will need to bring their WRDSB-issued Chromebook to write this test.

Please remind your student to charge their Chromebooks this evening so it is fully charged and ready for the OSSLT – and please ensure they bring this with them on Thursday morning.

Test Days: April 11 and 16
Location: Period A Grade 10 Homeroom class or the Library for students in grade 11 or 12 homerooms

Start Time: 8:20

Helpful Links:

OSSLT Tips

OSSLT Practice Test

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Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2024

Posted April 10, 2024

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

April 10 is the International Day of Pink

Posted April 9, 2024

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by […]

Staff Focus for Monday, April 8, 2024

Posted April 5, 2024

On Monday, April 8, all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Elementary and Secondary Teachers and Education Workers will be present at their worksites and will engage in school learning and improvement planning. This work will take place alongside supporting student learning asynchronously. This focus aligns with priorities outlined: By the Ministry of Education WRDSB […]

April is Spring into Spring Month

Posted April 5, 2024

April is Spring into Spring month! This year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) and Ontario Active School Travel, will be participating in Spring into Spring. Spring is the perfect time to get active outdoors and brush off the winter blues! Walking, biking and […]

April 8 Eclipse Update – WRDSB Asynchronous Student Learning Day

Posted April 3, 2024

Reflecting on further considerations, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools will be closed to students on Monday, April 8, 2024 and students can participate in asynchronous learning opportunities on that day. The decision has been made after listening to and reflecting on further feedback from the WRDSB community, including staff and families. Concerns for […]

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