Conestoga College – Board-Wide Info Sessions for Students & Families

Conestoga College invites students/families to join them for 2 virtual info sessions this week – trades and general programs.  Please use links below to register for either event.

Trades & Apprenticeships
November 22nd 6:00pm https://conestogac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7PcN8FbjSTWMH_YkiUxdrQ

General Programs/Info – Diplomas, Degree, Etc.
November 24th 6:30pm https://conestogac.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oLlUB02ESEaDDIGSae_1-w

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November 20-26 is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

In the WRDSB, we are committed to fostering a school culture that is safe, respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all of our students. To help us in our work to promote safe schools and positive learning environments, Ontario has designated the […]

Message from Ontario Chief Medical Officer on Fall Respiratory Season

The following is a message from Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, for all parents and guardians of children in Ontario: Re: Fall Respiratory Season I am reaching out to you to share some important information and reminders to help protect ourselves, our families, and our children against the spread of respiratory infections. […]

OSSLT Fall Literacy Test (Grade 11 & 12 Students) – Nov. 22/23

The Literacy Test is Here – November 22 and 23 (Periods A & B)

If you are a grade 11 or 12 students that are required to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), please go directly to the Library on Tuesday, November 22, and November 23 so you can complete this graduation requirement. Just a reminder that you must use a school device for the OSSLT Test.

OSSLT Test Days: November 22 and 23
Location: School Library
Time: 8:20 to 11:00 am

Helpful Links to Prep for the Literacy Test:

OSSLT Tips

OSSLT Practice Test

Tech Request form

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Grade 8 Info Night – Wed. Dec. 14th

Future Laurel Heights Hurricanes & families are invited to our first in-person GRADE 8 INFO NIGHT since 2019!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14th
5:30 to 7:30PM

3 GENERAL INFO SESSIONS – 5:30, 6:15 or 7:00PM (LHSS Cafeteria)
GRADE 9 ELECTIVE CLASSES OPEN HOUSE – 5:30 to 7:30PM
FAST FORWARD MAGNET PROGRAM INFO SESSION – 5:30PM (LHSS Library)

Please visit our dedicated FUTURE STUDENTS section of the LHSS website for helpful resources as you prepare for the transition to high school!

The evening will feature an opportunity for students/families to visit our elective classrooms to learn about the great opportunities available for grade 9s next year.  This will be an open house format and you’ll receive an electives “passport” and map to help you track your class visits (with a chance to win some LHSS spirit gear)!

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Build a Dream Career Discovery Expo

Build a Dream will be hosting its Career Discovery Expo on November 30, 2022 at Bingemans in Kitchener. This event is geared towards women and girls in Grades 7 to 12, and admission is free for students and their parents or caregivers. Attendees can learn more about careers in STEM, skilled trades, emergency response, entrepreneurship […]

Labour Update: WRDSB schools will remain open

The Waterloo Region District School Board continues to monitor the provincial labour negotiations closely. Yesterday, November 16, CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) served notice that it plans to commence a strike involving full withdrawal of services on Monday, November 21, 2022, should an agreement not be reached. It is important to note that there […]

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