#BellLetsTalk – Thursday, January 28

Posted January 27, 2021

Thursday, January 28 is Bell Let’s Talk Day. We encourage our WRDSB family to participate and help end the stigma surrounding mental health. The Bell Let’s Talk initiative is a day dedicated to raising awareness and continuing the mental health conversation. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their […]

Call for Black, Indigenous or Racialized Community Committee Member: SRO program and WRDSB/WRPS relationship

Posted January 27, 2021

The Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for people from Waterloo Region’s Black, Indigenous and Racialized community to apply to join the Committee on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and the Relationship between the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). […]

Last Chance to Apply for French Immersion

Posted January 26, 2021

Applications for the Phase 1 French Immersion lottery for students entering Grade 1 in September 2021 closes on January 31, 2021. All children born in 2015 are invited to apply.  Phase 2 French Immersion applications will begin on February 1, 2021. Phase 2 applicants will be placed on a first-come-first-serve basis after Phase 1 applicants.   […]

Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being – Feb. 11 – 6:30 pm

Posted January 25, 2021

Glencairn School Council is proud to offer an evening  presentation for Glencairn parents on February 11 at 6:30 pm. A virtual presentation entitled “Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being” will be hosted by Sara Westbrook and is intended to support our parent community and children during the pandemic.  Please view the flyer for more details. A […]

Director of Education John Bryant Announces Retirement

Posted January 25, 2021

John Bryant, distinguished Director of Education for the WRDSB today announced his retirement, effective May 31st, 2021. Throughout his long career in Education, which included leadership in numerous other school districts, John has always kept students the centre of his focus. His consistent vision for their well-being and educational success has been honoured and acknowledged […]

Remote Learning Extended Until February 10, 2021

Posted January 21, 2021

WRDSB schools will continue remote-learning until at least February 10th, 2021. This decision is based on current directions from the Ministry of Education and the advice of public health experts with the intention of slowing the spread of COVID-19. Any further extension to the period of remote learning will be determined by the Ministry of […]

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