Updated WCSSAA Fee Structure for 2024-25 School Year

Posted May 9, 2024

We have an important update about the fees associated with student participation in Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) sports. Our Commitment to WRDSB Students The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to providing WRDSB students with an inclusive and equitable opportunity for students to participate in an interscholastic athletic program among […]

Student Newspapers: Spaces for #StudentVoice

Posted May 8, 2024

By Kyo Lee, Grade 11 student in the WRDSB There are a number of student-led newspapers in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), each with its own unique origins and qualities, but they share one goal: uniting and uplifting student voices. At Laurel Heights, The Forecast is run by a team of student writers, […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in May 2024

Posted May 7, 2024

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

WRDSB participates in Mental Health Week, May 6-12 2024

Posted May 6, 2024

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May, making 2024 the 73rd year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is celebrating […]

Ontario Universities – Virtual Info Session for Grade 10/11 Students & Families

Posted May 3, 2024

Are you a student in grade 10 or 11 who is thinking about attending university in Ontario after finishing high school?  If so, consider registering for a special virtual info event on May 22nd!  University reps will be online to share helpful information about programs, admissions and student life.  It’s never too late to start your post-secondary research!

To register for this virtual event, CLICK HERE!

Your LHSS guidance team is also arranging in-school visits and presentation for the fall, so you’ll have more chances to connect with universities.  We’ll also share info about upcoming provincial and local university fairs, where you can meet with reps from every Ontario university…stay tuned!

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Resources for Multilingual Language Learners (MLL) and Families

Posted May 2, 2024

We are pleased to announce the launch of new Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) resources on our website. These resources are designed to support MLL students, families and caregivers. Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Online Resources You will find information to support: Families who are moving to Canada Recent newcomers to the region Current MLL students, families […]

2024 Building Community: Advancing Anti-Ableism in Education Symposium

Posted May 2, 2024

You’re invited! Join the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) as we host our first-ever accessibility symposium. When: Thursday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Where: Wilfrid Laurier University – Waterloo Campus – Bricker Building (22 Bricker Avenue, Waterloo, ON N2L 3B4) Parking: For those who register, information about parking will be sent […]

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