Trade Talk: Conversations with Trades Students & Apprentices

Posted March 3, 2021

SJAM students are invited to attend the upcoming TRADE TALK event to learn more about the skilled trades and opportunities at Conestoga College.

This is a unique opportunity for those interested in learning more about the trades. This 1-hour showcase will include an introduction and overview to trades, apprenticeships and related programs at Conestoga College. We plan to have 2 Weston Family Scholars attend as guest speakers, sharing their experiences and journeys. At the end, participants will be welcomed to schedule 1-1 informational interviews with the Weston Scholars should they be interested in learning more.

Facilitators: Arlyn Dwyer or Bailey Binns & Abby Brandes
When:  Thursday March 18th from 11:00am-12:00pm

Anyone interested in registering please email: waterloocareercentre@conestogac.on.ca

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Reminder: Supporting our Staff, Students and Families

Posted March 2, 2021

Dear WRDSB Families, A reminder that tomorrow is your last day to give us feedback on how families and students are doing and if you feel supported as students learn both in-person and online. We are using ThoughtExchange to gather your feedback. You’ll be asked to answer one open-ended question with as many responses as […]

Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted March 1, 2021

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 every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

Workshop Opportunity: Supporting Children and Teens Through COVID-19 and Beyond

Posted March 1, 2021

Supporting Children and Teens Through the Impacts of the Changing Landscape of the COVID and post-COVID World Presented by the Waterloo Region Family Network in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) Hosted by Lisa Robinson, a registered social worker with Andrea Warnick Consulting, this […]

Student return to School After Illness Without A COVID-19 Test

Posted February 26, 2021

Recent updates to the Ontario School Screening Tool has created some confusion regarding the return to school process for families who choose not to have their child tested for COVID-19. We hope that this information clarifies the return to school process where the screening tool has indicated that your child should not attend school and […]

Cancellation of WCSSAA Spring Sports Season

Posted February 26, 2021

As we draw closer to the start of what traditionally would be the Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) spring sports season, we are providing an update on the status of school sports. To align with announcements by Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) and Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA), and […]

Covid Case Notification

Posted February 25, 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 February 10 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 no […]

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