Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2019

Today marks the second annual Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day at the Waterloo Region District School Board. Educational Assistants (EA) help to deliver educational programs in our schools, while Child Youth Workers (CYW) are mental health professionals who work with troubled children who face a variety of emotional, behavioural or physical […]

U of W Grade 10 Family Night – Thurs. Feb. 21

Posted January 15, 2019

It’s never too early for students to think about the future!

To help younger students start thinking about attending university, the U of Waterloo is hosting Grade 10 Family Night on Thursday, February 21st (6:30-8:30pm @ Hagey Hall of Humanities, University of Waterloo).

Speakers include Waterloo’s director of student awards and financial aid and our associate registrar (admissions) who will help students learn about:

  • applying to university
  • finding a program you’ll love
  • financing a university education
  • and much more!

This isn’t merely a U of W sales pitch – our info night will benefit students considering any university as a future pathway.

To learn more and/or to register for this event, click the U of W logo below! 

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Volunteer Opportunity – Region of Waterloo Museums

Posted January 15, 2019

The Waterloo Region Museum offers youth two volunteer opportunities for students ages 16 & 17 – a costumed interpretive position during the summer or a year round position in the exhibit galleries.

To learn more or to apply, please click the links below:

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM INFORMATION

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

 

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Sem 1 – Last Date to Drop Courses Friday, Jan. 18th

Posted January 13, 2019

Any students needing to drop a semester 1 class prior to exams/semester end, please be aware that the final drop date is Friday, January 18th.  Students must ensure signed/completed drop forms are returned to guidance by no later than 2:40pm on Friday to ensure the course removal is processed.

Please note that due to this late point in the semester, we are well past full disclosure date and any dropped classes will still appear on your final school transcript.  Marks and learning skills will also still appear on final report cards, but the credit will not be counted.

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Anti-Stress Week @ SJAM – Welcome Therapeutic Paws!

Posted January 10, 2019

SJAM is one again running Anti-Stress Week, from Jan. 14th to 18th, to help ease some of the final summatives and exam pressure you might be feeling.  As part of school activities, we’re thrilled to welcome back Therapeutic Paws for a school visit on Wednesday, Jan. 16th.  They will be coming to our facility to provide a free pet therapy program. Your child will have the opportunity to participate by interacting with the Child Certified Pet Teams in a controlled setting supervised by the Certified Handler and facility staff.

To learn more about this great opportunity for our students, CLICK HERE. If you’d like to find out more about Therapeutic Paws organization, click the super cute image below!


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Announcing the Caregivers’ Guide to Accessing Support for Students with Anxiety

Posted January 10, 2019

For students, anxiety can range from nervousness before a test, to significant struggles in academic, social, emotional, or day-to-day functioning. When families and schools work together to address the physical symptoms, worrying thoughts and avoidance associated with anxiety, we can teach students to face challenging and sometimes fearful situations with success and confidence. The Caregivers’ […]

Smart Waterloo Region Youth Forum

Posted January 4, 2019

An exciting youth-focused event is coming up, and Smart Waterloo Region needs your help to make it a success. On January 12th the Smart Waterloo Region team will host a Youth Forum at RIM Park. Co-created with the Smart Cities Innovation Council: Youth Unite Here (SCIC YUH) – a group of local youth representatives, the forum will be […]

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