Black Brilliance Month in the WRDSB
Posted February 1, 2022
Yes, Black Brilliance Month! When it comes to tackling systemic anti-Black racism in education, every organization must set a goal. At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), the goal is creating learning environments where African, Caribbean, and Black identifying (ACBI) staff and students are supported in being unapologetically Black. This means creating an environment […]
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January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia
Posted January 28, 2022
On January 29, 2017, a lone gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and opened fire on dozens of Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. By the time the shooting had ended, six worshippers had been killed, and 19 more injured. It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history that prompted widespread […]
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
Posted January 27, 2022
As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the WRDSB is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]
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February Fundraising at Bridgeport PS
Posted January 26, 2022
We are happy to announce another fundraising opportunity to support our school and students. You might remember this farm from the Fall! Support our February fundraiser and enjoy delicious apple products and baked goods from BRANTVIEW APPLES & CIDER!
It is easy, local, consumable and free delivery (no minimum order required)! For every order placed between January 27th and February 23rd, 10% of the sales goes to Bridgeport Public School. All money raised will be put back into the school. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward a new sound/PA System. For details see our fundraising letter.
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Bell Let’s Talk Day
Posted January 26, 2022
Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) encourages our students, staff, families and community members to participate in Bell Let’s Talk Day, a social media day of action to help end the stigma surrounding mental health and well-being. Although Bell Let’s Talk Day is a corporate initiative, it provides an important opportunity for us […]