Parent resources for Pride conversations
Posted June 12, 2017
For the month of June, all WRDSB schools and the education centre are flying the Pride flag. Below are some frequently asked questions and resources to help guide conversations for parents and caregivers. Why is my child’s school flying the Pride flag? The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, staff, parents/guardians […]
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Have your say in the 2017-18 school year budget
Posted June 8, 2017
How can you give input? Appear as a delegation on June 14, 2017, at the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. If you would like to appear as a delegation, you must register with the Manager of Corporate Services by noon on Wednesday, June 14. Delegations must relate to budget matters only. More information on delegation […]
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Board appoints new Cambridge trustee
Posted June 7, 2017
At a special meeting of the board tonight, Waterloo Region District School Board trustees chose Courtney Waterfall, a Cambridge resident, as its newest member.
Trustees voted Waterfall to office as trustee for Cambridge and North Dumfries after Trustee Andrea Mitchell retired in March. Trustee Waterfall will serve on the board until the end of the current board term in 2018.
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We asked. You answered. A review of community feedback during budget
Posted June 7, 2017
Waterloo Region District School Board continues to work hard with students, staff, parents and caregivers, and community partners, to ensure education and student success is a partnership. This is why we called on you to participate in our annual budget survey, from February 21 to March 10, and provide input on the funding priorities and […]
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Bussing for Next Year
Posted June 5, 2017
Transportation details for the 2017-2018 school year will be available on Monday August 21, 2017. Parents can login and view their child’s transportation details by going to www.stswr.ca and following these steps: • Click on “Student Login” • Enter your child’s Ontario Education Number (OEN) The OEN can be found on your child’s report card […]
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Friday is a Professional Activity Day
Posted June 1, 2017
Our staff will be working tomorrow, looking at assessments and working on next steps for students, but there is no school for children.
Tomorrow is a PD Day for Elementary Students
Posted June 1, 2017
Tomorrow is a Professional Development (PD) day for elementary students. Our secondary schools are open as normal. Extended Day Programs are open for students enrolled in the program. Below is a summary of how elementary teachers and staff will spend their day. Teachers Elementary teachers will be working on assessments and completing report cards. Designated […]
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Pride flag to fly at all WRDSB locations during June
Posted May 31, 2017
During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, parents/caregivers and community members identify as members of the Rainbow (or LGBTQ+) community.
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Provincial funding to provide renewal, program improvements
Posted May 29, 2017
Our vision to innovate tomorrow by educating today received a boost this month. As part of the 2017-18 Pupil Accommodation Grant – School Renewal Allocation, provided by the Ministry of Education, to address the cost of repairing and renovating schools and infrastructure, Waterloo Region District School Board will receive approximately $9.8 million.
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Ramadan
Posted May 26, 2017
Some of our students will be recognizing the month of Ramadan by fasting during the day. For students who are participating in the fast and do not want to be around friends who are eating, or who are looking for a quiet place to pray, our ESL teacher Ms. Streicher is making her room available […]