National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30
Posted September 24, 2024
On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]
Principal’s Message – September 20
Posted September 20, 2024
Friday September 20, 2024 A Message from Ms. Elmslie! Dear Glencairn Community, Our caring students and educators raised $528 for The Terry Fox Foundation last week, bringing in ‘Toonies for Terry’ as we all participated in our walk/run for cancer research last Friday. Way to go team! Wednesday Glencairn’s School Council met in the school […]
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Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day
Posted September 17, 2024
Today is Information Technology Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their […]
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Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee
Posted September 16, 2024
Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]
Principal’s message – September 13
Posted September 13, 2024
A Message from Ms. Elmslie! Dear Glencairn Community, Wow! What a great finish to the first full week of school! Thank you to our Glencairn community for joining us at our “Meet the Team” evening on Wednesday! It was a great event. It was wonderful to welcome new and familiar faces to the school. The […]
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Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day
Posted September 10, 2024
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]