Short Term Virtual Learning Option Ends February 11

Posted February 10, 2022

Since the return to in-person learning, the WRDSB has offered Short Term Virtual Learning as a temporary option for families in both our elementary and secondary schools who did not feel comfortable sending their children back to school immediately. As indicated previously, this program will end on Friday, February 11. We are excited and eager […]

​DEADLINE TO CHANGE A COURSE – WED. FEB. 9TH!

Posted February 8, 2022

The DEADLINE to request a Semester 2 course change is: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH at 11:59PM. Please note that many classes are full and you will ONLY be contacted by your Guidance Counsellor if the change can be made.  To request a course change, please complete the course change form.  Thank you.

You’re Invited: Student Roundtable Invitation

Posted February 7, 2022

Dear WCI students, We are Kenzy and Nicole, your 2021-22 Student Trustees, and we are inviting all WRDSB secondary students (Grade 9 to 12) to our upcoming Student Roundtable on Wednesday, February 9 from 5-7 pm. During the Roundtable, we will be talking about equity and inclusion in WRDSB schools with guest speaker Deepa Ahluwalia, our board’s Human Rights […]

Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 16

Posted February 4, 2022

This year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will be holding Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, February 16. Alternate date in case of inclement weather is Wednesday, February 23. Active transportation such as walking, biking, scootering, wheeling, etc. has a positive impact on the […]

February 3 – All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted February 3, 2022

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students will participate in a Weather Impacted Remote Learning day. Educators in both the in-person and […]

Welcome Back Secondary Students!

Posted February 1, 2022

Thursday, February 3rd is the first day of semester 2 for our Waterloo Region District School Board Secondary students. We wish to welcome back both our In Person as well as Remote Learning students to a regular semester and we look forward to seeing you all on Thursday! Short Term Virtual Learning While some of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wednesday, February 2 is a PD Day for secondary WRDSB students

Posted January 27, 2022

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 is a professional development (PD) day for Secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, both in-person or virtually. Secondary teachers will participate in whole-school professional learning activities reflecting on our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement and Well-Being. In addition, they will be finalizing assessment, evaluation and reporting […]

Instructional Support Days Jan 28, 31 and Feb. 1

Posted January 27, 2022

This information is for secondary students (Grade 9 to 12) and their families. We would like to remind Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families of the changes to the school day schedule on Jan. 28, 31 and Feb. 1 in the modified semester calendar. Most students will not attend school on these days. Instructional Support […]

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