May is Jewish Heritage Month
Posted May 1, 2025
May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]
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WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month
Posted May 1, 2025
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]
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May is Speech and Hearing Month
Posted May 1, 2025
Speech and Hearing Month is a time to raise awareness and celebrate the excellent work of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB): Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDA) Hearing Services staff Every day, these staff help WRDSB students communicate and engage in learning. Supporting Students In the WRDSB, SLPs and CDAs support students […]
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May 1st is National Principal’s Day
Posted May 1, 2025
May 1 is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day The Waterloo Region District School Board is grateful for the leadership our Principals and Vice-Principals provide each and every day. National Principal’s Day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and the extended community. The impact of Principals and Vice-Principals extends beyond […]
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WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for National Day of Mourning
Posted April 28, 2025
Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]
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Principal’s Message – April 25, 2025
Posted April 25, 2025
A Message from Ms. Elmslie! Dear Glencairn Community, Although it was technically a ‘short’ week of school, it was jam packed with experiential learning opportunities for Glencairn students with the giant map installation and 2 field trips occurring this week. This ‘hands on’ learning will continue next week with a ‘mock’ student election […]