Important OUAC News for Grads

Posted December 23, 2016

Students applying to Ontario universities through the OUAC website, please be aware that OUAC offices are closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2 inclusive. The OUAC website will remain open for students to submit applications.

Due to the holiday shutdown and new system implementations, students who apply during the holidays should expect delays of up to 2 weeks for university responses. For this reason, please ensure you apply well before the January 11th deadline. Anticipated processing delays will not affect application status for those students who apply on time. Don’t wait until January 11th!

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Ontario offering financial assistance for post-secondary education

Posted December 22, 2016

Are you currently in Grade 12 and applying to post-secondary programs for the fall? Applications are now open for college and university programs with the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). The last date for university applications is January 11, 2017. College applications for the fall term should be submitted before February 1, 2017. As part […]

REMINDER: Changes to WiFi access begin January 3, 2017

Posted December 20, 2016

On January 3, 2017, WRDSB is introducing changes to the filtering of internet content on our password-free wireless network, WRDSB Wireless. These changes mean that if you continue to connect using WRDSB Wireless you will no longer be able to access some popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Vimeo. You can continue to […]

Minister’s Student Advisory Council – Applications Now Open

Posted December 20, 2016

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2017-18 applications are open for the Minister’s Student Advisory Council

Students in grades 7 – 12 at publicly funded schools are eligible to apply.

The application form is available at ontario.ca/speakup. The Minister’s Student Advisory Council (MSAC) is a group of approximately 60 students who come from publicly funded schools across Ontario.
Members share their ideas and advice with the Minister of Education on a variety of topics about our publicly funded education system.

The council celebrates student diversity and seeks all perspectives and experiences.

Follow our page on Facebook to learn more about students’ MSAC experiences!

Deadline to apply is Feb. 9th, 2017!

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Correction: Saturday School Cancellations

Posted December 16, 2016

Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, schools will be closed this Saturday. The international language programs are cancelled. All school rentals are cancelled and organizers will receive an email detailing cancellation procedures.

Weekend School Cancellations

Posted December 16, 2016

Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, schools will be closed this weekend. The international language programs are cancelled. All school rentals are cancelled and organizers will receive an email detailing cancellation procedures.

In Case You Missed It – Gr. 8 Parents’ Night Info

Posted December 15, 2016

A big thank-you to the hundreds of parents and future Highlanders who braved some pretty unpleasant winter weather to attend our annual Grade 8 Info Night on December 14th.  This was perhaps the biggest group of grade 8 families we’ve ever hosted!

For parents who may have missed portions of the event, please click the links below to view the opening and AP/Enriched French presentations.

Grade 8 Night Welcome Presentation

Pre-AP & Enriched French Presentation

Please note – deadline for grade 8 students to apply to our Pre-AP or Fast Forward programs is Monday, January 16th, 2017.

Fast Forward applications are available through students’ grade 8 schools.  Pre-AP applicants, please click the link below to visit our AP application site.

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