Back to School is just around the corner!

Get ready to start an amazing new year of learning, discovering, and creating memories. We are very excited to welcome you back to school on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Don’t miss the bus! Schedules will be available at the end of August. For bus information, visit Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR), or call 519-650-4934. […]

Big News for Incoming Grade 9 Students!

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BACAY Photo/Blitz Day – Friday, Sept. 11th

Get ready for your school photo!  Friday, Sept. 11th is BACAY (Buy Activity Card And Yearbook) Day – your chance to purchase your student activities card (which you need to participate on any teams/clubs) and school yearbook. BACAY order forms will be available in your welcome package during opening week! Cheques payable to Sir John […]

Opening Day 2015 – Tuesday, Sept. 8th

Welcome back, Highlanders!  Opening day for the 2015-2016 school year is Tuesday, September 8th.  Special schedule in effect for Tuesday. The morning program is all about our newest Highlanders as we host a grade 9 assembly, homeroom classes and BBQ.  See schedule details below: 9:00 – 10:00  Grade 9 Assembly in Caf 10:00 – 10:30   […]

Labour Relations Update – August 25, 2015

Secondary School Update The Waterloo Region District School Board is pleased that the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) have reached a tentative agreement with the Ontario government and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) regarding central items. No details of the agreement can be provided at this point in time. The new two-tiered structure […]

Update on Implementation of the new Health and Physical Education Curriculum

On Monday, June 15, staff presented trustees with an update regarding implementation of the new Health & Physical Education Curriculum. Since 2010, the Ministry has engaged in extensive consultation regarding the revised curriculum for Health & Physical Education, Grades 1-8 and Health & Physical Education, Grades 9-12. On February 23, 2015, the Ministry released both […]

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Today we have lowered our flags at the Education Centre, and our schools, in memory of those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world.

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