Laurel Heights Student Roundtable: Where Ideas Spark and Leaders Connect | #StudentVoice

Posted November 7, 2023

By Kian Mirzaei – Grade 11 student at Laurel Heights Secondary School More than 120 students and staff from Laurel Heights Secondary School came together at our first roundtable meeting on October 23. Roundtables have been held at Laurel Heights for the past five years. They are used to share what is being worked on […]

November 5-11 is Treaties Recognition Week

Posted November 6, 2023

November 5-11 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]

Grade 8 Information Nights at WRDSB Secondary Schools

Posted November 6, 2023

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 Français Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Grade 8 students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are beginning to look towards the next step […]

WRDSB Remembers and Reflects on Remembrance Day

Posted November 3, 2023

As we approach Remembrance Day, a day of solemn reflection and gratitude, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will honour those who have served during times of war, conflict, and peace on Friday, November 10, 2023. We honour all Canadians who have served and are serving to protect our country. This includes ​​those identifying […]

Holocaust Education Week

Posted November 3, 2023

Holocaust Education Week (HEW) is recognised the first week of November, this year running from November 1 to 9. In 2023, HEW falls at an incredibly difficult moment for the Jewish community. The content shared during this week may be triggering for some staff and students. However, acknowledging HEW aligns with the Waterloo Region District […]

LHSS Student & Parent/Caregiver Handbook – Updated for 2023-2024

Posted November 3, 2023

Laurel Heights students and families are encouraged to review our updated, more user friendly 2023-2024 handbook.  This covers a range of important school information, contacts and policies.  Permanent links to this handbook can be found under the ABOUT menu tab or bottom of our home page.

2023-2024 STUDENT/PARENT/CAREGIVER HANDBOOK

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BUILD A DREAM CAREER EXPO – November 22nd at Bingeman’s (5-8pm)

Posted November 2, 2023

Build a Dream will be hosting an educational and interactive Career Discovery Expo for students, parents/guardians. Young women, girls, and those who identify as female in grades 7-12 at participating school boards, along with one parent/guardian, are encouraged to attend!  While this event is directed to females, all Grade 7-12 students may attend.
Students will be able to explore careers and meet employers, participate in hands-on activities, grab merchandise, use the photo booth, win prizes and scholarships. The careers available to be explored will be STEM, Skilled Trades, Emergency Response, Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

Tickets for the event are available here (max 2 per person) – each attendee will need a ticket.

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