All schools to close on December 4 in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted November 29, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in public schools where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), […]

OSSTF Announces Full Withdrawal of Services on Wednesday, December 4

Posted November 28, 2019

Full Withdrawal of Services Announced for Wednesday, December 4 by Waterloo secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association (OSSTF) has announced that next Wednesday, December 4, all of its members across the province of Ontario […]

SWKSBS New Boundaries Approved for 2020

Posted November 27, 2019

New Secondary School Boundaries Approved The Waterloo Region District School Board approved new boundaries, effective September 2020, for Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, Forest Heights Collegiate Institute and Huron Heights Secondary School on November 25, 2019. This concluded the Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study. The boundaries will be phased in beginning with the current Grade 8 […]

Update on ETFO work-to-rule

Posted November 26, 2019

Start of job action by Waterloo elementary teachers, occasional teachers and Designated Early Childhood Educators: The Elementary Teachers ‘ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will begin labour action in public schools across Ontario on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. We know that as parents and caregivers, it is important for you to know how this situation may […]

Playground Equipment Removed!

Posted November 26, 2019

Stage 1 of our Playground Revitalization has begun!  Today, the playground equipment was removed in preparation for  installation of our new playground in the spring of 2020.   Suddaby School Council has made our new playground a reality through their continuous fundraising efforts.  Please continue to support their ongoing fundraising initiatives as they focus on the […]

Final Report and Recommendations Now Available

Posted November 15, 2019

Thank you to the many school communities who participated in the year-long Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study by getting engaged, offering feedback and attending consultation meetings. Your feedback helped shape the discourse of the nine working group meetings and the many options that were developed and reviewed. The final recommendation is not a perfect solution […]

ETFO announces work-to-rule will begin November 26

Posted November 14, 2019

This morning, the Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that it will begin work-to-rule strike action on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. At this time, we do not have any details on what the work-to-rule will look like in the Waterloo Region District School Board. ETFO announced that its actions will target school board administrative […]

November 11: All evening rental permits are cancelled

Posted November 11, 2019

Due to the current weather information and anticipated forecast, all evening rental permits have been cancelled. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date.

Friday, November 15, 2019 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted November 8, 2019

Friday, November 15, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but all board operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for staff on the PD Day will be on School Improvement […]