Applications Open for Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant for School Projects

Posted January 9, 2025

Parents and caregivers are invited to share their ideas for potential school projects for the 2024-25 Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grant. The application process is now open for the PRO Grants. This funding, provided by the Ministry of Education, allows school boards to work with their Parent Involvement Committee and/or school councils to develop projects […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in January 2025

Posted January 8, 2025

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? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]

January Lunch and Learn Session for Families and Caregivers

Posted January 2, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children. Lunch and Learn Sessions […]

Laurel Heights Places First in CBC Music Class Challenge

Posted December 23, 2024

Congratulations to the Vocal Class students at Laurel Heights Secondary School in Waterloo who took home first place in their category for the CBC Music Class Challenge. Their performance of “The Returner” by Allison Russell earned the following feedback from judges: “What a stunning and brilliant performance…Great work Laurel Heights Secondary School!” Other WRDSB schools […]

Warm Wishes for the Holiday Season

Posted December 20, 2024

As we prepare for the winter break and bid farewell to 2024, we wanted to take this opportunity to share our gratitude for all that you helped us accomplish this year, and wish you all the best for a healthy and prosperous 2025. It’s hard to believe that we are nearly halfway through the school […]

JobTalks – Virtual Skilled Trades Pathway Events (Jan. 23rd & Feb. 13th)

Posted December 20, 2024

What Waterloo Region Caregivers Need to Know About Careers in the Skilled Trades
Join us at this engaging online seminar to learn why there’s a high and growing demand for people in the skilled trades and why this is an excellent option for all high school students to seriously consider. The award–winning keynote speaker Jon Callegher from JobTalks will deliver his data-driven reasons why caregivers can be confident in supporting good paying, satisfying careers in the skilled trades as a post-secondary pathway.
  • Primary Target Audience: Parents/guardians/caregivers (Students can attend if they like too)
  • Date: January 23, 2025
  • Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
  • Location: Virtual (Zoom)
  • Click here to register (and for more details)
5 Great Reasons for Students to Pursue A Career in the Skilled Trades
Join us at this engaging online seminar to learn why students can be confident that pursuing a career in the skilled trades is an excellent option to seriously consider, and why there’s a high and growing demand in this sector. The award–winning keynote speaker Jon Callegher from JobTalks will deliver his data-driven reasons why pursuing these high demand, good paying careers is an excellent and satisfying post-secondary pathway.
  • Primary Target Audience: Parents/guardians/caregivers & grade 7-12 students
  • Date: February 13, 2025
  • Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
  • Location: Virtual (Zoom)
  • Click here to register (and for more details)

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Student Trustee Candidate Applications Now Open

Posted December 19, 2024

Applications for 2025-26 Student Trustee Candidates are open! Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for two students to serve as its 2025-26 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee. What is a Student Trustee? Student Trustees represent more than 65,000 WRDSB students at […]

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