WRDSB Celebrates Sikh Heritage Month 2025

Posted April 1, 2025

April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. More than 500,000 Sikh people live in Canada, the second-largest Sikh population in the world. Celebrated in Ontario since 2013 and across Canada since 2019, this month recognizes the significant contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to the social, economic, political and cultural fabric of the country. WRDSB […]

OSSLT (Literacy Test) Session 1 – Wednesday, April 2nd

Posted April 1, 2025

Important Information:

On Wednesday, April 2nd, all eligible Grade 10 students and anyone still needing this graduation requirement will be writing the First Session of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students will need to bring their WRDSB-issued Chromebook to write this test. Please remind your student to charge their Chromebooks this evening so the Chromebook is fully charged and ready for the OSSLT.

  • Location: Period A Grade 10 Homeroom class (or the Library for students in grade 11 or 12 homerooms)
  • Start Time: 8:20

Helpful Links:

OSSLT Tips

OSSLT Practice Test

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March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility

Posted March 31, 2025

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate: Two spirit people Transgender people Gender nonconforming people Nonbinary people It is also a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Trans-identifying people face ongoing pressure to change or conform in order to validate their […]

WRDSB Student Trustee Collects Books in Support of Expanded Literacy Education

Posted March 27, 2025

Feiyang Luo created a book drive to help inmates access the world through books. The Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHCI) student and Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Student Trustee for the 2024-25 school year, set up this drive so inmates could access educational materials, including books. In 2022, he partnered with fellow students and […]

Army Reserves Co-op – Information Sessions for Students & Caregivers

Posted March 26, 2025

Canadian Armed Forces Badge

Students interested in learning about co-op opportunities with the Canadian Armed Forces are invited to register for one of the upcoming information sessions this April.  See dates posted below.

The aim of the Canadian Army Reserve Co-operative Education is to introduce young Canadians to the diverse career opportunities in the Canadian Armed Forces while providing a challenging and rewarding experience that will benefit students for years to come. The Co-Op course includes basic military training, first-aid, navigation, field craft, career awareness, communication, self defense and training in the operation of military equipment.  To learn more, check out the info flyer here!

VIRTUAL INFORMATION NIGHTS – 7:00pm

  • April 3rd
  • April 23rd
  • May 5th
  • May 20th
  • May 28th

To join one of these events via Microsoft Teams, CLICK HERE or scan the QR code below.

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April Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted March 26, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, 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 and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]

Introducing the 2025-2026 Student Trustees Who Aim to Make Change

Posted March 25, 2025

By Brook Doersam The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to announce our 2025-2026 Student Trustees: Krishna Trivedi and Kinjal Kaur. WRDSB students elected Trivedi and Kaur in a February election. Both student trustees said they feel honoured to serve the WRDSB student body. They are also excited to fulfil their roles when […]

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