Introducing the New Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool

Posted February 1, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to announce the launch of the WRDSB Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool for students. The Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool The Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool is available to WRDSB students to report safety concerns related to bullying for themselves, or on behalf of another student. This is one […]

Celebrating Black Brilliance Month 2023 – We Boldly Belong

Posted February 1, 2023

February is Black Brilliance Month at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). For more than 200 years, Black people have been present in Waterloo Region. This year’s theme “We Boldly Belong” is guided by the WRDSB’s mission to foster a school system where each child is represented, valued and included. We Boldly Belong is […]

Course Selection Info Assemblies – Tuesday, Feb. 7th

Posted February 1, 2023

As we head into semester 2, LHSS guidance is hosting a series of grade-specific course selection info presentations in the aud on Tuesday, February 7th. Students – please make sure you check the attached schedule to see when your class with be attending.

IMPORTANT – if you are scheduled in a different grade class during the period your grade is coming to the aud, please check with your teacher so you can attend. You don’t want to miss the information specific to your grade level course selections.  We will share helpful course selection resources/guides following these assemblies via Google Classroom and the school website.

  • PERIOD A – Grade 9 Classes/Students
  • PERIOD B – Grade 10 Classes/Students
  • PERIOD C – Grade 11 Classes/Students

Grade 12 students – guidance counsellors will visit period A classes in early February to go over info needed in MyBlueprint to help with post-secondary planning and/or 5th year options.

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Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2023

Posted January 30, 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 (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents and Caregivers: Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The […]

February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted January 30, 2023

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

Grade 10 Family Night – University of Waterloo, February 23rd

Posted January 29, 2023

With course selections on the horizon, here’s a great opportunity for you to do some valuable research into what you might need for future pathways at university (and not just at U of W).  This isn’t a Waterloo sales pitch – we’ll keep things general so that students will benefit regardless of which university they plan to attend. Speakers will include Waterloo’s director of student awards and financial aid, associate registrar of admissions, current university students, and a professor sharing tips for students to know before applying to university.  Please note this event is for current grade 10 students and families only.

You can attend in person or virtually…or check out the presentation recordings afterwards.
Check out the event flyer.

Attendees will learn about:

  • applying to university,
  • finding a program,
  • financing their education, and
  • chat with Waterloo representatives at an information fair (in-person only) or through a Q&A (virtual).

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

  • Presentation: 6:30 – 8 p.m. (Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo, and virtual livestream
  • Information fair: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 8 to 8:30 p.m. (Hagey Hall Hub, University of Waterloo, in-person only)

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND/OR TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT.

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January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

Posted January 29, 2023

On January 29, 2017, a lone gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and opened fire on dozens of Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. Six worshippers were killed and 19 more injured. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, […]

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