WRDSB Celebrates Sikh Heritage Month 2026

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 […]

Friday, April 24 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Friday, April 24, 2026, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

Wednesday, April 8th is the International Day of Pink

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 is the International Day of Pink.  The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by […]

Principal’s Message – April 2, 2026

A Message from  Ms. Elmslie! Dear Glencairn Community,  The students and staff at Glencairn are so happy to have spring-like weather coming around the corner! With the spring weather, we are all so anxious to get playing on the large creative playground! Some of you may have noticed that on Wednesday, there was a Playground […]

Principal’s Message – March 27, 2026

A Message from  Ms. Elmslie! Dear Glencairn Community,  A community is; “a group of people who share common interests and location, often fostering a sense of belonging, mutual interaction and shared identity.” Our Glencairn community is enriched by our caring volunteers. A shout out to all of the caregivers who make the following activities possible: […]

WRDSB Expands Access to Free Menstrual Products for Students

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is reaffirming its commitment to menstrual equity by ensuring that all students have access to the products they need, without barriers, stigma, or cost. In 2025, through an ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Education, the WRDSB supplied more than 100,000 individual menstrual products to schools throughout the […]

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