Diploma Pick Up Starts Today: 12-2:30

Posted November 26, 2021

To the Graduating Class of 2021:   Reminder that Diploma Pick-Up starts today (12-2:30 Cafe Doors)!  After today, diplomas will be available through the Main Office during School Office Hours. Be sure to stay connected for info. for Spring Reunion Info….and here is the link to an encore broadcast  of Graduation Week  from June 2021 (with […]

December Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted November 25, 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls

Posted November 25, 2021

The UN General Assembly officially designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This date was selected to honour the Mirabal sisters, three political activists from the Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered in 1960 by order of the country’s ruler, Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961). The UNiTE by 2030 to […]

Diploma Pick Up Starts Tomorrow (Fri. Nov. 26th)

Posted November 25, 2021

Dear Class of 2021, Diploma pick-up starts this Friday, November 26th for students who graduated last June. Please come to the side Cafe doors near Erbsville Road between 12 – 2:30 tomorrow. Following this date, diplomas may be picked up from the Main Office during school office hours.

Vaccine Approval for 5 to 11 Year Olds, Return to Normal Model for Semester 2 in Secondary and Rapid Testing Over Winter Holidays

Posted November 23, 2021

Three important announcements have been made recently that have a direct impact on students and families at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB): Vaccine Approval for Children Aged 5-11 On November 19, Health Canada approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 5-11. Parents and caregivers who wish to […]

Betty Townshend – A Legacy of Roots and Wings at W.T. Townshend PS

Posted November 23, 2021

Betty Townshend was known well by many of the students and staff who have called W.T. Townshend Public School in Kitchener home since it opened in 2003. Betty’s late husband was the namesake of the school, William Townshend, who passed away in 2002. From volunteering for the Strong Start program to supporting family math nights […]

Future Highlanders – Important Transition Info Coming Soon!

Posted November 22, 2021

Grade 8 students and families who are starting to think about the start of high school next year – please keep an eye on our site for updates to our FUTURE STUDENTS area and information regarding virtual grade 8 presentations/Q&A sessions in early December.

Mark your calendars!

  • Our FUTURE STUDENTS area will relaunch on December 1st, with important updates to our grade 9 program/courses for September 2022!
  • On Thursday, December 9th, we invite grade 8 students/families to participate in virtual info sessions with Highlander staff (admin/guidance/teachers).  There will be a series of sessions offered to accommodate family schedules and we will post registration forms shortly.  More information will also be shared with your current grade 8 schools.  Stay tuned!

We’re looking forward to connecting with our potential Class of 2026 students in the coming weeks!

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