March Break 2021 postponed until April 12-16
Posted February 11, 2021
Today, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that this year’s normally scheduled March Break would be delayed based on the advice of Public Health officials in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. We recognise the substantial impact this will have on students, staff, and families. The one week break normally scheduled for March […]
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Tomorrow evening – “Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being – 6:30 pm
Posted February 10, 2021
Tomorrow evening, Glencairn School Council is proud to present a virtual presentation called “Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being”. It starts tomorrow (Feb. 11) at 6:30 pm and will be hosted by Sara Westbrook. Glencairn parents are the target audience and the message supports our parent community and our children during the pandemic. Please check your School […]
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Black Brilliance: Embracing History and Ourselves
Posted February 10, 2021
As part of our ongoing anti-Black racism work, we are hosting our 3rd annual Black History Month event. This event brings together Board trustees, students, staff and members of the African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) community for an opportunity to learn from each other, make connections, build relationships, and celebrate together. This year’s theme […]
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Students Share What Black History Month Means To Them
Posted February 10, 2021
How do you spend Black History Month? Two students, Imani van Gaalen and Rahaf Abdelrahman both from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI), shared their thoughts about how they see this month as an important opportunity for meaningful learning, and commitment to action year-round. Abdelrahman, a Grade 10 student, and van Gaalen, a Grade 11 […]
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Learning Opportunities for Psychology Month in the WRDSB
Posted February 9, 2021
February is Psychology Month and this year, our psychology staff are celebrating by offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members throughout the month. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]
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Our Digital Story: Listening and Learning
Posted February 8, 2021
Throughout Black History Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is taking time to highlight and remember the ways that African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s past, present and future, while recognizing the responsibility each of us has to become anti-racists and combat systemic anti-Black racism. We recognize that African, Caribbean […]