A Message from the Minister of Education to Ontario’s Parents

Posted January 19, 2022

The following is a letter to parents and caregivers, from Minister of Education Stephen Lecce and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore. Dear Parent or Guardian, We know how critical in-person learning is to the mental health, well-being and academic success of Ontario students. As we meet the challenge presented by the Omicron […]

Semester 2 Highlanders Daily Schedule Update

Posted January 19, 2022

As per the WRDSB announcement on January 18th, secondary schools are returning to a regular semester model for sem 2, with 4 classes per day (75 minutes each) starting on February 3rd.  To assist students and families plan ahead for your second semester school days, please see the updated daily timetable below.

Lunch will remain 40 minutes in length and the school day will now end at 2:20 (extended to accommodate 5 minutes travel time between each morning and afternoon class).  We will also be running on a DAY 1 schedule only (same schedule each day – afternoon classes will NOT flip on alternating days as they did pre-COVID).

  • 8:30-9:45 – PERIOD A
  • 9:45-9:50 – travel time
  • 9:50-11:05 – PERIOD B
  • 11:05-11:45 – LUNCH
  • 11:45-1:00 – PERIOD C
  • 1:00-1:05 – travel time
  • 1:05-2:20 – PERIOD D

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Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 19, 2022

January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day. On this day, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) asks you to take a moment to acknowledge and show your appreciation to all the incredible Educational Assistants (EAs) and Child and Youth Workers (CYWs) in the WRDSB. The incredible dedication and work […]

Wednesday, Jan. 19th is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2022

Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19th is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day Many thanks to this team of professionals who go above and beyond in their support for students who face a wide range of challenges:  Social, emotional, behaviour; and academic. Each and every day, EAs and CYWs make such a  difference in […]

Secondary: Semester Two Update

Posted January 18, 2022

Throughout the pandemic, many staff and students have been looking forward to a return to the pre-pandemic regular semester model in our secondary schools. With the support of the Ministry of Education and Public Health, all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) secondary schools will be moving back to a regular semester model of four […]

Update on COVID-19 in Schools

Posted January 17, 2022

As students return to the classroom this week, we understand parents and caregivers have questions and concerns over the Ministry of Education’s decision to stop reporting COVID-19 cases in schools. We want to assure you that we will do our best to continue to provide as much information and transparency as possible when it comes […]

January 17 – All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted January 17, 2022

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students will participate in a Weather Impacted Remote Learning day. Educators in both the in-person and […]

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