Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 21-27

Posted November 22, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to fostering and supporting a school culture that is respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all of our students. As part of our year-round work to promote safe, caring and inclusive schools and […]

OSSLT IS HERE FOR GRADE 11/NON-GRADE GRADE 12 STUDENTS

Posted November 22, 2021

OSSLT Test is Here!

Grade 11 and non-graduating grade 12 students who are required to complete the OSSLT will write November 23 and 24 during Block C. Attendance on Testing Days is critical; the OSSLT is a graduation requirement so please make sure your student attends block C for both test dates.

Students will need to bring the following items on test days:  

  • Fully Charge school-provided Chromebook

  • Earphones / Headphones

  • Paper / Pen

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A message regarding the BC floods and mudslides

Posted November 20, 2021

Since November 17, British Columbia has been under a provincial state of emergency due to the devastating floods and mudslides that are destroying communities and infrastructure. The overwhelming loss the people of BC are experiencing impacts our students, staff and families right here in the Waterloo region community. Our hearts and minds are with the […]

Director chanicka Addresses Serious Allegations Impacting Racialized Students

Posted November 18, 2021

In recent weeks, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has been made aware of serious allegations regarding incidents that impact racialized students. Director of Education jeewan chanicka addresses WRDSB students, families and community members in a recent video. “What could I possibly say that would give you comfort. We promise to keep listening to […]

Volunteers Dig In at Two Cambridge Schools for Microforesting Effort

Posted November 18, 2021

On the brisk morning of Saturday, November 6, undeterred by the cold temperatures, volunteers came together to plant 170 trees at two Cambridge schools: Avenue Road Public School and Manchester Public School. Their work is part of a pilot program led by Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) that aims to plant microforests across the region. For […]

Covid Case Notification

Posted November 16, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION   Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School building on November 8, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.   Public Health has identified all […]

COVID-19 Screening Checklist Now Available in Multiple Languages

Posted November 16, 2021

The Ministry of Education is now offering its COVID-19 school screening checklist for students in multiple languages. In addition to English and French, the screening form is now available for download in 19 different languages. Translated School Screening Checklists To access the screening checklists, please visit the Ministry of Education website or download any of […]

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