Finding Opportunity and a Future Career in Co-Op

Posted January 12, 2023

“You mean I can work in a hospital?” Sarina Simanws has experienced a lot in her relatively short time in Canada. Originally from Kurdistan in northern Iraq, she came to Canada in January 2020, a month before the pandemic hit. One of the biggest changes she found was in the education system. “Things are just […]

Semester 1 Final Evaluation Info – Jan. 31st to Feb. 2, 2023

Posted January 12, 2023

The WRDSB has divided its 10 exam/evaluation days in a 2-3 day split each semester, as shown on the secondary school year calendar.  The three days occurring at the end of each semester will allow staff to support and administer a variety of final evaluation tasks and determine a grade for students. The Assessment and […]

Don’t Miss Your Chance: Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open

Posted January 11, 2023

Don’t Forget: Student Trustee Candidate applications for the 2023-24 school year are open! Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for our 2023-24 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee. What is a Student Trustee? They represent the more than 64,000 WRDSB students at […]

Schulich Leader Scholarship 2023

Posted January 11, 2023

SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP – NOMINEE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Students interested in being selected as our 2023 Schulich Leader Scholarship nominee – please complete the form posted to the Class of 2023 Google Classroom by noon on Tuesday, January 24th.  Make sure you read the eligibility criteria carefully on the form to ensure you are applying to appropriate programs at Schulich partner universities.

  • 50 scholarships valued at $120,000 each for engineering students
  • 50 scholarships valued at $100,000 each for science, technology or mathematics students

NOTE – all applicants are required to provide 2 references (including at least 1 reference letter).  LHSS guidance and admin will select our strongest candidate from the applications submitted and nominate our student on or before the January 31st Schulich deadline.  Our nominee must complete their final Schulich application by February 21st.

Read more about Schulich Leader Scholarship 2023 »

Building Community and Skills for the Future with Co-Op

Posted January 10, 2023

“Kindness and community live here.” Lujain Alshabani is a Grade 11 student at Bluevale Collegiate Institute (BCI) who is aiming for a career in nursing or gerontology after she graduates from high school. To learn a bit more of the field, she accepted a co-op placement at Parkwood Mennonite Home, which offers long-term care and […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted January 9, 2023

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

Free Tutoring Program After School at LHSS January 9th 2023 – March 31st 2023

Posted January 9, 2023

Are you an LHSS student who needs extra academic support after school in grades 9-12 Math, Science, English, other subjects or just need help getting yourself organized/study skills? Don’t have a tutor but you could use one? Free to students of LHSS tutoring will be provided in the 1600 pod by LHSS teachers from January […]

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