Transgender Day of Remembrance and Transgender Awareness Week

Posted November 20, 2023

November 20 is recognized around the world as the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. In preparation, the preceding week is acknowledged as Transgender Awareness Week. This week provides an opportunity to learn about transgender people, highlight their contributions throughout history, and advance advocacy towards eliminating discrimination and violence that impact the transgender community. Transgender Day […]

Grade 8 Info Night at LHSS – Wednesday, December 13th

Posted November 16, 2023

Grade 8 night Poster Laurel heights

Laurel Heights Secondary Schools is excited to welcome our potential future Hurricanes and their families to our Grade 8 Info Night!  You’ll have a chance to tour the school to check out the amazing elective areas available in grade 9 while also learning about what to expect in your first year of high school!  We will host 2 general school info sessions in our cafeteria (6:00 and 7:00pm) – same content in each session, so please plan to attend either one!  For families considering our Fast Forward magnet program – please attend the special info session at 5:30pm in the LHSS library!

Hope to see you on December 13th!

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Launching the WRDSB Math Action Plan

Posted November 9, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting increased student engagement and academic outcomes in mathematics. We know that parents, caregivers, staff and community members play a critical role in supporting student achievement and well-being. We are excited to share with you the WRDSB Math Action Plan to support student learning. Helping […]

OSSLT (Literacy Test) Preparation & Test Dates – Fall 2023

Posted November 9, 2023

Students in grade 11 and grade 12 who still need to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) have been invited to write the test this November.  We are holding 2 preparation sessions in the school library during blocks A and B. Please have your student bring their charged Chromebooks to the sessions – a reminder that students must use a school device for the OSSLT.

  • Preparation Sessions: November 14 and 21
  • Test Days: November 15 and 22
  • Location: School Library 
  • Time: 8:20 to 11:00 am 

Helpful Links to Prep for the Literacy Test:

OSSLT Tips

OSSLT Practice Test

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LHSS Winter Spirit Wear Store – Open Until November 14th

Posted November 7, 2023

The winter Spirit Wear Store is NOW OPEN! The store closes on November 14th. All orders will be delivered to staff and students at LHSS.

Check out the store and place your orders HERE!

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Laurel Heights Student Roundtable: Where Ideas Spark and Leaders Connect | #StudentVoice

Posted November 7, 2023

By Kian Mirzaei – Grade 11 student at Laurel Heights Secondary School More than 120 students and staff from Laurel Heights Secondary School came together at our first roundtable meeting on October 23. Roundtables have been held at Laurel Heights for the past five years. They are used to share what is being worked on […]

November 5-11 is Treaties Recognition Week

Posted November 6, 2023

November 5-11 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]

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