Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2023

Posted March 24, 2023

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Español Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive […]

Preparing Waterloo Region’s Future Change Makers Through Systems Thinking

Posted March 23, 2023

Bright ideas and bright futures shone for all to see at the Waterloo Region Museum, where Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students pitched their innovative ideas to members of Smart Waterloo Region (SWR). The day marked the culmination of months of work by this group of students from Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS), Cameron […]

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 21, 2023

Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. This day serves […]

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

Posted March 20, 2023

Tomorrow, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. This year, the theme “With Us, Not For Us” is a reminder that people with Down syndrome need to be part of the work being done to secure them the same […]

March 20 is French Language Day

Posted March 20, 2023

Today is French Language Day. Established by the United Nations in 2010, French Language Day celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the history, culture and use of the French language worldwide. French Language in the WRDSB In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are proud […]

Co-creating Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools

Posted March 14, 2023

Student success is a priority at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Students are successful when they know they have safe, caring and inclusive spaces to learn and grow. Just like school boards across the province, the WRDSB seeks feedback from students about their experiences in school. In fact, the Ministry of Education requires […]

WCI Closed for March Break

Posted March 10, 2023

WCI will be closed from Monday March 13th up to and including Friday March 17th for March Break. Have a safe and happy holiday, Vikes! We will see you on Monday March 20th.

Secondary Remote Learning Program – 2023/2024 School Year

Posted March 9, 2023

Secondary Remote Learning Program (SRLP) – 2023/2024 School Year NOTE: You must contact your Guidance Counsellor as soon as possible if you are interested in requesting SRLP for next school year. If you are considering SRLP for 2023/2024, please read the information below: As a Secondary Remote Learning student in Grade 9 or 10 you […]

OSSLT April 4 & 5, 2023

Posted March 6, 2023

On April 4 & 5, 2023, Grade 10 students, previously eligible Grade 11 & 12 students, and students enrolled in ESLEOI this semester will participate in the OSSLT.  A practice test session will be available on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. What is the OSSLT? All students must successfully complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test […]

Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB

Posted March 6, 2023

March is National Social Work Month, and March 6 to 12 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of 28 highly skilled social worker clinicians […]

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