Betty Townshend – A Legacy of Roots and Wings at W.T. Townshend PS

Posted November 23, 2021

Betty Townshend was known well by many of the students and staff who have called W.T. Townshend Public School in Kitchener home since it opened in 2003. Betty’s late husband was the namesake of the school, William Townshend, who passed away in 2002. From volunteering for the Strong Start program to supporting family math nights […]

Future Highlanders – Important Transition Info Coming Soon!

Posted November 22, 2021

Grade 8 students and families who are starting to think about the start of high school next year – please keep an eye on our site for updates to our FUTURE STUDENTS area and information regarding virtual grade 8 presentations/Q&A sessions in early December.

Mark your calendars!

  • Our FUTURE STUDENTS area will relaunch on December 1st, with important updates to our grade 9 program/courses for September 2022!
  • On Thursday, December 9th, we invite grade 8 students/families to participate in virtual info sessions with Highlander staff (admin/guidance/teachers).  There will be a series of sessions offered to accommodate family schedules and we will post registration forms shortly.  More information will also be shared with your current grade 8 schools.  Stay tuned!

We’re looking forward to connecting with our potential Class of 2026 students in the coming weeks!

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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

Extra OSSLT Prep Links:

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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 […]

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