Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for members

Posted October 5, 2022

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for parent/caregiver and community members for the 2022-23 school year. We invite parents/caregivers of students currently enrolled in any of our schools to apply. This is not an application to apply for school council. Please contact your child’s school administrator if you want to be on your child’s […]

Celebrating World Teacher’s Day

Posted October 5, 2022

Today, October 5, is World Teachers’ Day and the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is sharing gratitude and admiration for the work teachers do every day. The theme for World Teachers Day 2022, as selected by UNESCO, is: “The transformation of education begins with teachers”. Today, and every day, teachers within the Board support […]

Finding Confidence in Summer Co-Op

Posted October 4, 2022

“It’s something I’ll be able to take with me whatever I end up doing.” Co-operative Education is often associated with hands-on learning experiences that can be applied to a specific job or trade. But, co-op placements also provide students with opportunities to develop the soft skills that lead to personal growth and development, and which […]

Upcoming: Interim Progress Updates and LHSS’s Open House

Posted October 4, 2022

Looking for early information on how your student is doing in their classes so far this semester?  Good news!  Early-progress Interim Updates will be emailed to parents/guardians by their student’s teacher during the week of Tuesday, October 11 to Monday, October 17th. We also invite you to attend Laurel Heights’ Open House on October 19th […]

October Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted October 4, 2022

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (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 […]

OSSLT for Secondary Students in 2022-23

Posted October 3, 2022

We want to update you on our plans for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) this year. About the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) All students must successfully complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in order to earn a secondary school diploma. The test is normally taken in grade 10, however […]

Celebrating Custodial Appreciation Day

Posted October 2, 2022

Today is Custodial Appreciation Day. We want to express our gratitude to the custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly to make sure Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and offices are clean, safe and well-maintained. During the pandemic, these hard-working individuals played a critical role. No matter the time of day, they made […]

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