Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Unlock Your Potential

Students from Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute in the Specialized High Skills Major (SHSM) program had the opportunity to venture offsite and tour a local manufacturing facility to engage in experiential learning. Throughout the day, students took part in widget making with a robotic arm, running simulators, viewed a probing demonstration and had their resumes reviewed […]

Recognizing Youth Week with Free Programming Across the Region

Join us in celebrating you(th)! Throughout the month of May, municipalities and non-profit organizations in the Region of Waterloo will be hosting a variety of free events and activities for young people. As one of the largest organizations supporting youth in our community, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to share opportunities […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]

May is Speech and Hearing Month

Speech and Hearing Month is a time to raise awareness and celebrate the excellent work of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB): Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDA) Hearing Services staff Every day, these staff help WRDSB students communicate and engage in learning. Supporting Students In the WRDSB, SLPs and CDAs support students […]

May 1st is National Principal’s Day

May 1 is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day The Waterloo Region District School Board is grateful for the leadership our Principals and Vice-Principals provide each and every day. National Principal’s Day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and the extended community. The impact of Principals and Vice-Principals extends beyond […]

Thriving Together: Student Wellness Conference Paves the Path to Well-Being | #StudentVoice

By Lauren, a student at Huron Heights Secondary School Wellness and mental health have always been important to me, so when my school’s social worker asked me if I wanted to attend the Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) wellness conference last April, I was thrilled. I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, but it […]

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