Posted February 11, 2022
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students in Grade 9 or 10 may not have been able to complete their Grade 7 vaccines provided by Public Health at their school. These vaccines include: Hepatitis B Human papillomavirus (HPV) Meningococcal (Meningitis) which is required as per the Immunization of School Pupils Act. Students in Grade 9 or […]
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Posted February 10, 2022
The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how to put your well-being first while strengthening relationships with others. Have you ever had trouble telling friends and family what you need? Have you ever lost sight of your own needs as you’ve tried to meet others’ expectations? It can be hard to navigate. View the latest […]
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Posted February 10, 2022
Dear Families, We are so happy to have our students back in our semester 2 classes. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of some important dates that are coming up this semester. On these instructional support and blended learning dates, non-ACE students will be staying home to learn. We have found […]
Read more about Blended Learning Days: February 16, March 23, April 27, and May 18 »
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Posted February 10, 2022
Since the return to in-person learning, the WRDSB has offered Short Term Virtual Learning as a temporary option for families in both our elementary and secondary schools who did not feel comfortable sending their children back to school immediately. As indicated previously, this program will end on Friday, February 11. We are excited and eager […]
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Posted February 7, 2022
Attention all Highlanders returning next year – it’s time to pick your courses for the 2022-2023 school year! MyWay opens February 8th following our guidance course selection info sessions and closes on Friday, March 4th at 3:00pm.
During the next few weeks, students are encouraged to carefully research your options for next year and meet with your guidance counsellor to review plans. We will be sharing a number of helpful resources with students through the “CLASS OF” Google Classrooms to assist with this process, including links to recordings of our grade-specific course selection info sessions from February 8th. Our guidance section of the website is also loaded with plenty of informative pages/links to ensure students are well informed! Please check out some of these links below.
Helpful Links:
YouTube Course Selection How-to Videos (By Grade):
Read more about Course Selections for 2022-2023 »
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Posted February 7, 2022
Dear students of 650 Laurelwood Drive, We are Kenzy and Nicole, your 2021-22 Student Trustees, and we are inviting all WRDSB secondary students (Grade 9 to 12) to our upcoming Student Roundtable on Wednesday, February 9 from 5-7 pm. During the Roundtable, we will be talking about equity and inclusion in WRDSB schools with guest speaker Deepa Ahluwalia, our […]
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Posted February 4, 2022
This year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will be holding Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, February 16. Alternate date in case of inclement weather is Wednesday, February 23. Active transportation such as walking, biking, scootering, wheeling, etc. has a positive impact on the […]
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