Staff Focus for Monday, April 8, 2024

Posted April 5, 2024

On Monday, April 8, all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Elementary and Secondary Teachers and Education Workers will be present at their worksites and will engage in school learning and improvement planning. This work will take place alongside supporting student learning asynchronously. This focus aligns with priorities outlined: By the Ministry of Education WRDSB […]

April is Spring into Spring Month

Posted April 5, 2024

April is Spring into Spring month! This year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) and Ontario Active School Travel, will be participating in Spring into Spring. Spring is the perfect time to get active outdoors and brush off the winter blues! Walking, biking and […]

April 8 Eclipse Update – WRDSB Asynchronous Student Learning Day

Posted April 3, 2024

Reflecting on further considerations, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools will be closed to students on Monday, April 8, 2024 and students can participate in asynchronous learning opportunities on that day. The decision has been made after listening to and reflecting on further feedback from the WRDSB community, including staff and families. Concerns for […]

OSSLT (Lit Test) Preparation April 2nd to April 9th

Posted March 28, 2024

Grade 10 Students will participate in 5 preparation sessions before writing the 2024 OSSLT (literacy test). The preparation sessions for grade 10 students will occur in classes – please see the scheudle posted below.  Students are required to bring their charged Chromebooks for these sessions – a reminder that students must use a school device to complete the OSSLT.

In advance of our prep sessions, students are invited to check out the 2024 ONLINE LITERACY TEST GUIDELINES.

Grade 10 Preparation Sessions:

  • Tuesday, April 2 – Period A – Introduction to the Online Platform
  • Wednesday, April 3 – Period B – Exploring the test and the tools with practice test online
  • Thursday, April 4 – Period C – Practicing Multiple Choice and Reading short answer questions
  • Friday, April 5 – Period D – Practicing Writing tips for the series on paragraph
  • April 8 or 9 – period A – Practice Test

Drop-in Session (grades 10, 11 & 12):

  • NEW DATE (due to Eclipse schedule change) – April 9th, Room 1601 (11:00 am – 11:45 am)

Literacy Test Days: April 11 and 16

  • Location: Period A Grade 10 Homeroom class or Library (grade 11 or 12)
  • Start Time: 8:20

Read more about OSSLT (Lit Test) Preparation April 2nd to April 9th »

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility

Posted March 28, 2024

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate: Two spirit people Transgender people Gender nonconforming people Nonbinary people It is also a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Trans-identifying people face ongoing pressure to change or conform in order to validate their […]

Wednesday, April 10 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted March 27, 2024

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

WRDSB welcomes two new Student Trustees for 2024-25 school year

Posted March 26, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to announce two new Student Trustees elected for the 2024-25 school year. Feiyang Luo and Devansh Lakhanpal were elected during a student election in February 2024. As WRDSB continues to develop student-centred plans and programs to foster connection and belonging in our schools, Student Trustees play […]

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