Saturday, January 13 – International and Indigenous Language Programs and Rental Cancellations

Posted January 12, 2024

Due to the forecasted weather conditions and the special weather statement that is in effect for Waterloo region on Saturday, January 13, 2024: All Elementary in-person International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are cancelled All remote Secondary International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are still operating All school rentals are cancelled Organizers will receive an […]

5 Great Reasons for Pursuing Skilled Trades – Presentation February 21st

Posted January 11, 2024

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Skilled trades are a great option for all high school students to seriously consider. There’s a high and growing demand for people to fill good paying, satisfying careers in the skilled trades. This webinar will feature a keynote address from Jon Callegher, Executive Director of JobTalks, information about the OYAP program, followed by a Q & A.

In this dynamic virtual presentation, Dr. Jon Callegher of Job Talks will share his latest research on the emotional and experiential challenges facing young people today. He will reveal five research-backed reasons for why working in the skilled trades, especially in a post-COVID-19 world, is an ideal career option. He will also introduce the concept of “balanced intelligence” as a defining quality of tradespeople.

Dr. Jon Callegher, an award-winning employment researcher, will explain why students can be confident in their pursuit of the  Skilled Trades as a post-secondary pathway.

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What Parents Need to Know About Skilled Trades – Presentation January 31st

Posted January 11, 2024

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Skilled trades are a great option for all high school students to seriously consider. There’s a high and growing demand for people to fill good paying, satisfying careers in the skilled trades. This webinar will feature a keynote address from Jon Callegher, Executive Director of JobTalks, information about the OYAP program, followed by a Q & A.

In this captivating presentation, Dr. Callegher will reveal: 

  • What makes a “Good Job” according to Ontario parents 
  • Common concerns about children’s well-being today 
  • What parents really think about University and College pathways 
  • The physical and mental health benefits of the Skilled Trades 
  • How “University-bound” traits are also Skilled Trades traits 

Dr. Jon Callegher, an award-winning employment researcher, will explain why guidance counsellors and teachers can be confident in their support of the  Skilled Trades as a post-secondary pathway for their students.

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Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2024

Posted January 10, 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 […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted January 3, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their child. Lunch and Learn Sessions Teen Mental Health When: […]

Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB

Posted December 22, 2023

With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. Though there are only nine days left this year, we are pleased to see just how much we accomplished in 2023. This year, we worked to […]

Semester 1 Exams and Final Evaluation Days – January 29th to 31st

Posted December 21, 2023

The WRDSB will continue to implement exam/evaluation calendar days in a 2:3 split each semester, as shown on the secondary school year calendar.  The three days occurring at the end of each semester allow staff to support and administer a variety of final evaluation tasks and determine a grade for students.  SEM 1 FINAL EVALUATION […]

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