Minister’s Student Advisory Council – Applications Now Open

Posted December 20, 2016

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2017-18 applications are open for the Minister’s Student Advisory Council

Students in grades 7 – 12 at publicly funded schools are eligible to apply.

The application form is available at ontario.ca/speakup. The Minister’s Student Advisory Council (MSAC) is a group of approximately 60 students who come from publicly funded schools across Ontario.
Members share their ideas and advice with the Minister of Education on a variety of topics about our publicly funded education system.

The council celebrates student diversity and seeks all perspectives and experiences.

Follow our page on Facebook to learn more about students’ MSAC experiences!

Deadline to apply is Feb. 9th, 2017!

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Weekend School Cancellations

Posted December 16, 2016

Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, schools will be closed this weekend. The international language programs are cancelled. All school rentals are cancelled and organizers will receive an email detailing cancellation procedures.

Correction: Saturday School Cancellations

Posted December 16, 2016

Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, schools will be closed this Saturday. The international language programs are cancelled. All school rentals are cancelled and organizers will receive an email detailing cancellation procedures.

In Case You Missed It – Gr. 8 Parents’ Night Info

Posted December 15, 2016

A big thank-you to the hundreds of parents and future Highlanders who braved some pretty unpleasant winter weather to attend our annual Grade 8 Info Night on December 14th.  This was perhaps the biggest group of grade 8 families we’ve ever hosted!

For parents who may have missed portions of the event, please click the links below to view the opening and AP/Enriched French presentations.

Grade 8 Night Welcome Presentation

Pre-AP & Enriched French Presentation

Please note – deadline for grade 8 students to apply to our Pre-AP or Fast Forward programs is Monday, January 16th, 2017.

Fast Forward applications are available through students’ grade 8 schools.  Pre-AP applicants, please click the link below to visit our AP application site.

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Holiday Concert Postponed Due to Weather

Posted December 15, 2016

Tonight’s SJAM holiday concert, Treble in the Snow, has been postponed until Monday, Dec. 19th at 7pm due to the deteriorating weather conditions.

Please plan to attend this wonderful musical event – a great way to get in the festive spirit before the holidays!

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Dec 15: Night School & Evening Rentals Cancelled

Posted December 15, 2016

Due to the ongoing and deteriorating weather conditions, the Waterloo Region District School Board is advising: That students be released from schools at any time if parents judge it safe to pick up and return home; Extended Day Programs will run as normal, but parents are encouraged to pick up children as soon as it is […]

Dec 15 – All school buses cancelled, schools are open

Posted December 15, 2016

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE OPEN.

All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.

Education Centre is OPEN.

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