Instructional Support Days: November 9 & 10

Posted November 1, 2022

Instructional Support Days: Nov. 9 & 10 We will once again be utilizing Instructional Support Days at the midpoint of each semester this year.   These days, listed on our Ministry-approved calendar, are an opportunity for students and teachers to provide time and space to focus on a variety of assessment and evaluation methods that […]

November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted October 31, 2022

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 Français Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents, caregivers and families, our […]

WRDSB Unaffected by CUPE Strike Action

Posted October 30, 2022

Schools Are Open and Operating As Usual. Today, CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) served notice that it plans to commence a strike involving full withdrawal of services on Friday, November 4, 2022. It is important to note that there are no Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) employees who are members of the CUPE […]

Literacy Test (OSSLT) Reminder – Grade 11 & 12 Students

Posted October 27, 2022

Literacy Test Reminder

If you are writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) this November, there is a Practice Session on Thursday, November 3 in the Library during Block A and B. You will be signed out of your classes for these periods.  Bring your charged Chromebook to the sessions.

Block A is a mandatory session to:

  • review the format of the test
  • review reading and writing strategies

Block B is an optional session to:

  • ask questions
  • get extra help with specific skills
  • write the Practice Test and get comfortable with the test format

Not sure if you have to write the OSSLT?  Check your email for a notice that you need to write the test in November.  If you were not successful on the OSSLT and did not receive an email please check in with Mrs. Wigmore in the main office.

One more reminder:  You must use a school device for the OSSLT.  Make sure your chromebook is working!

Helpful Links:

OSSLT Tips

OSSLT Practice Test

Tech Request form

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Wednesday, November 2 is Take Our Kids to Work Day

Posted October 27, 2022

Wednesday, November 2 is Take Our Kids to Work 2022: You Belong Here! The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to once again support this initiative by encouraging grade 9 students to participate. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to see if their employer is taking part in Take Our Kids to Work Day […]

Assistive Technology – Training for Families in November 2022

Posted October 26, 2022

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 Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

October 27 is Dress Purple Day

Posted October 26, 2022

Tomorrow, October 27, is Dress Purple Day. On this day, Children’s Aids Societies across Ontario encourage individuals and communities to show solidarity for vulnerable children, youth and families by wearing something purple. This is to remind those facing challenges that they are not alone, and there are resources and support available. This campaign also plays […]

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