Director chanicka Joins SpeakUp! International Inc. as a Podcast Guest

Posted April 23, 2024

Director jeewan chanicka was recently featured as a special guest on the SpeakUP! International Inc. podcast. jeewan chanicka’s Blueprint for Inclusive Academic Excellence and Community Empowerment In the podcast, Director chanicka shares his insights about: Complexities of promoting culturally responsive leadership Moving beyond resiliency to creating conditions for students to thrive Importance of prioritizing marginalized […]

CLASS OF 2024 – COMMENCEMENT REMINDER

Posted April 23, 2024

LHSS potential grads – if you are planning to attend our Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony on June 25th, you are reminded that you must pay your commencement fee/gown order by April 30th!  Make sure to check your school email for important SchoolDay announcements and links to the commencement form!

Families and friends wishing to attend the ceremony – tickets are available for purchase through the Centre in the Square website/online box office.  Tickets are also available in person at the Centre box office.  We anticipate this event could be a sell-out, so you are recommended to purchase tickets ASAP!

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Immunization Record Reminder

Posted April 23, 2024

Please ensure that your vaccine records are up to date before April 30, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. If you are missing a vaccine:  Book an appointment with Public Health at regionofwaterloo.ca/vaccines  You do not need a valid Ontario Health Card to get a vaccine from Public Health. Clinic appointments are available at 99 Regina St South, […]

June Final Assessments & Evaluations Info and Schedule

Posted April 23, 2024

FOR A COMPREHENSIVE, DETAILED OVERVIEW OF OUR FINAL ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE!

During the pandemic, great strides were made to adapt assessment and evaluation practices to meet student needs. The return to a 70/30 split is an opportunity to take stock of what we have learned and refine these practices in service of fair and reliable evaluation of student learning aligned with Growing Success.  With regard to the 30% final evaluation, teachers have the flexibility to provide a variety of methods for students to demonstrate their growth, and confirm their learning.  

The 30% final evaluation component should include product and non-product demonstrations of learning, such as conferences, exit interviews, performances, portfolios, demonstrations, projects and exams.  Exams should be used selectively, in combination with other methods of assessment, and in consideration of the demonstrations of learning that have already taken place throughout the semester. It is important to note that when working with the end in mind, teachers have flexibility in what evidence they will use to determine a final grade.

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April 22 is Earth Day

Posted April 22, 2024

Today, April 22, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) celebrates Earth Day. Every year more than a billion people recognize Earth Day around the world. It is a day of action to change human behaviour and create global, national, and local policy changes. The environmental stewardship we are challenged to uphold every Earth Day […]

Immunization Clinics and Reporting Information

Posted April 19, 2024

Dear Parent/Caregiver,
The Immunization Suspension dates are fast approaching this is a reminder to update your student’s vaccination and report the vaccination to public health as soon as you can.
PLEASE NOTE –  that all vaccinations and reporting of vaccinations must be received by Public Health before Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. or your student will be suspended from school starting Wednesday, May 1.  
See below for instructions on how to make appointments for vaccines or to update your vaccination records.

∙Book a vaccine appointment Appointments are available for any student who needs to catch up on their routine vaccines at Public Health clinics. Families can also contact their healthcare provider or a walk-in clinic for vaccine availability.

∙Report your child’s vaccines to Public Health It is the parent/legal guardian’s responsibility to report their child’s vaccines to Public Health if they received their vaccines from a health care provider. All they need is a copy of their child’s vaccination record from their health care provider and their child’s health card number (if applicable). Watch this video for instructions on how to report.

For any family with questions or needing help:

∙Visit Region of Waterloo Public Health to learn more about school and child care vaccinations

∙Call Region of Waterloo Public Health at 519-575-4400, (TTY) call 519-575-4608. Interpreters are available in over 150 languages.

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Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted April 16, 2024

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bobbie Chatha as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective April 29, 2024. Bobbie’s career spans over two decades, marked by progressive leadership roles and a deep commitment to fostering a culture of Human Rights and Equity within the educational landscape. Before joining the Waterloo […]

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