WRDSB presents the Monster Tree Challenge
Posted October 9, 2020
Trees throughout our region are showing off their autumn colours, and what better way to celebrate the fall season than a little leaf-learning! From now until Friday, October 30, our Outdoor Education department invites all WRDSB students and their families to participate in Monster Trees, a hunt for Waterloo region’s largest trees. This free, fun […]
Read more about WRDSB presents the Monster Tree Challenge »
World Mental Health Day 2020
Posted October 9, 2020
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a day begun by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to raise awareness in the global community about the importance of supporting mental health, to take action and create lasting change. “It is nearly 30 years since the first World Mental Health Day was launched by the […]
Read more about World Mental Health Day 2020 »
Update on Elementary Classroom Assignments
Posted October 8, 2020
To our elementary school families, I am writing to provide you with an important update regarding classroom and staffing changes to both in-person and distance learning in our elementary program. This message will clearly explain why change is necessary for our schools, and describe potential impacts for students in either in-person or distance learning environments. […]
Read more about Update on Elementary Classroom Assignments »
Resources to Help Those Experiencing Family Violence
Posted October 7, 2020
Supporting our students and their families goes beyond their learning – we want all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to know there are resources available to help them cope with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, 1 in 3 Canadians is […]
Read more about Resources to Help Those Experiencing Family Violence »
WRDSB Celebrates World Teachers’ Day
Posted October 5, 2020
Today, October 5, is World Teachers’ Day. A day we acknowledge our educators’ dedication and passion, show our appreciation and recognize the unprecedented journey our teachers and educators have been on since March. This morning, our 64,000 students across Waterloo Region started their school day excited and ready to learn, but it looks and feels […]