Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2023

Posted January 30, 2023

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents and Caregivers: Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The […]

February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted January 30, 2023

As part of our ongoing efforts to support 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 to assist them in supporting […]

Grade 10 Family Night – University of Waterloo, February 23rd

Posted January 29, 2023

With course selections on the horizon, here’s a great opportunity for you to do some valuable research into what you might need for future pathways at university (and not just at U of W).  This isn’t a Waterloo sales pitch – we’ll keep things general so that students will benefit regardless of which university they plan to attend. Speakers will include Waterloo’s director of student awards and financial aid, associate registrar of admissions, current university students, and a professor sharing tips for students to know before applying to university.  Please note this event is for current grade 10 students and families only.

You can attend in person or virtually…or check out the presentation recordings afterwards.
Check out the event flyer.

Attendees will learn about:

  • applying to university,
  • finding a program,
  • financing their education, and
  • chat with Waterloo representatives at an information fair (in-person only) or through a Q&A (virtual).

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

  • Presentation: 6:30 – 8 p.m. (Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo, and virtual livestream
  • Information fair: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 8 to 8:30 p.m. (Hagey Hall Hub, University of Waterloo, in-person only)

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND/OR TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT.

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January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

Posted January 29, 2023

On January 29, 2017, a lone gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and opened fire on dozens of Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. Six worshippers were killed and 19 more injured. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, […]

Friday, February 3 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students

Posted January 27, 2023

Friday, February 3, 2023, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually. Secondary teachers will participate in whole-school professional learning activities on student achievement and well-being. In addition, they will be finalizing assessment, evaluation and reporting for Semester 1 and planning for Semester 2. […]

Tutoring program reminder – Sign up or Drop in – February and March dates released

Posted January 27, 2023

Are you an LHSS student who needs extra academic support after school in grades 9-12 Math, Science, English, other subjects or just need help getting yourself organized/study skills? Don’t have a tutor but you could use one? Free to students of LHSS tutoring will be provided in the 1600 pod by LHSS teachers from January […]

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Posted January 27, 2023

As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the WRDSB is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community.   In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]

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