Public Health Vaccine Clinics for Students in Grades 9 to 12

Posted April 16, 2024

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 The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires families and caregivers to ensure their children receive specific vaccinations. The […]

SPECIAL ATTENTION: OSSLT Session 2 Test  April 16 – Important Information

Posted April 15, 2024

OSSLT Session 2 Test  April 16 – Important Information 

On  Tuesday, April 16th, all eligible Grade 10 students and anyone still needing this graduation requirement will be writing the Second Session of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).  Students will need to bring their WRDSB-issued Chromebook to write this test.  Please remind your student to charge their Chromebooks this evening so the Chromebook is fully charged and ready for the OSSLT.

  • Test Day: Tuesday, April 16
  • Location: Period A  Grade 10 Homeroom class or the Library for students in grade 11 or 12 homerooms
  • Start Time: 8:20 
Helpful Links:

OSSLT Tips

OSSLT Practice Test

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WRDSB Student Nominates Director chanicka for Day of Pink award

Posted April 11, 2024

In a deserving recognition of community leadership, Director chanicka was presented with the 2024 Day of Pink – Visibility Award at the International Day of Pink Gala in Toronto. This award recognizes outstanding community leaders who have done work to advance the human rights, culture, community, history, heritage, and art of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada […]

ATTENTION GRADE 11 STUDENTS – Ontario Universities Virtual Info Session May 22nd!

Posted April 11, 2024

Ontario universities are excited to announce a new opportunity for grade 11 students to do a little early research into university life, programs and more.  If you’re thinking about university as a possible post-secondary destination, you should plan to attend this virtual event on Wednesday, May 22nd (5:00-7:00pm).  The event features ALL Ontario universities and consists of 4 sessions where you can connect with reps and learn about the universities/programs you may consider for the future.

To get more information OR to register for this cool new event, CLICK HERE – https://www.ouevents.ca/virtual/

LOOKING AHEAD…

  • The Ontario Universities Fair – 5th & 6th @ the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (more info in the fall)
  • Regional Ontario Universities Fair – Week of October 7th to 11th (date & location TBD)
  • LHSS will also welcome a number of universities for visits and presentations this fall – stay tuned for info in September!

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OSSLT Session 1 Test April 11 – Important Information

Posted April 10, 2024

On Thursday, April 11th, all eligible Grade 10 students and anyone still needing this graduation requirement will be writing the First Session of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students will need to bring their WRDSB-issued Chromebook to write this test.

Please remind your student to charge their Chromebooks this evening so it is fully charged and ready for the OSSLT – and please ensure they bring this with them on Thursday morning.

Test Days: April 11 and 16
Location: Period A Grade 10 Homeroom class or the Library for students in grade 11 or 12 homerooms

Start Time: 8:20

Helpful Links:

OSSLT Tips

OSSLT Practice Test

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Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2024

Posted April 10, 2024

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 Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

April 10 is the International Day of Pink

Posted April 9, 2024

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by […]

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