Inspiring a Deeper Conversation for Pride Month
Posted June 1, 2021
Since 2017, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has proudly raised the Pride flag on June 1 at every building across our school board as a symbol of recognition and support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while also marking the beginning of Pride month. On Monday, May 31, flags were lowered at our sites out […]
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National Indigenous History Month and Peoples Day
Posted June 1, 2021
National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day offer important opportunities to recognize the cultural diversity and distinct contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples who have been silenced and ignored in the formation of what we now call Canada. We know that this work must extend beyond a day or a month. […]
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Keeping Active in COVID-19 times
Posted May 31, 2021
By Zac Gent – Zac is a local realtor, a parent of a Janet Metcalfe Public School student and a member of the Parent Involvement Committee. It goes without saying, these are hard times. The days, weeks, and months seem to drag on and the walls of our homes seem to be closing in. We […]
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Reminder: September 2021 – Making Your Decision
Posted May 31, 2021
To view this message in other formats, such as simplified and translated text, or in English or translated audio, refer to Simplified and Translated Text and Audio Clips. Choose One for the Entire 2021/22 School Year Due Date: June 2, 2021 at 4:00 PM Learning At School (In-Person) for the Full Year You are done! […]
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Get Vaccinated: Priority Access for Youth Aged 12 to 17
Posted May 31, 2021
View this information in other languages Amharic – አማርኛ Arabic – اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ Chinese (Simplified) – 简化字 Farsi – فارسی French – Français Gujarati – ગુજરાતી Korean – 한국어 Punjabi – ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Serbian – српски Spanish – español Somali – Af-Soomaali Tigrinya – ትግርኛ Turkish – Türkçe Urdu – اُردُو Vietnamese – Tiếng Việt The Waterloo […]
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Children’s Remains found at Kamloops Residential School
Posted May 30, 2021
On May 27, 2021, the buried remains of 215 children, some as young as three years old, were found at the site of the Kamloops Residential School in British Columbia. The school operated as a residential school from 1890 to 1969, which was then turned into a day school until finally closing in 1978. The […]
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Friday, June 4 is a PD Day for elementary students
Posted May 28, 2021
Friday, June 4, 2021 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Elementary students will not engage in synchronous learning classes. All Before and After School Programs including Extended Day Programs will be closed while schools are closed to students. If the province reopens our schools before June 4, all our Before and […]
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Tonight! Sara Westbrook – Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being
Posted May 27, 2021
Join us online tonight (Fri May 28) from 6 – 7 pm with speaker Sara Westbrook. Sara has been on Global, SiriusXM, Rogers TV, CHCH and CTV! Here’s the Zoom meet info: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83003451632?pwd=S2FEUS9QNGtrZ2o3VTllRGlsejJLZz09 Meeting ID: 830 0345 1632 Passcode: 452346 In this presentation, parents and guardians will learn 3 Strategies to help develop resilience and […]
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June Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted May 27, 2021
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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Wellness Week – Family Fun in the Kitchen Tonight!!
Posted May 27, 2021
Join us online tonight (Thurs May 27) from 7:00-8:00 pm with Amy Sonnenberg, Registered Holistic Nutritionist for some Family Fun in the Kitchen!! Here’s the Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/rcn-gofs-uhw Amy invites us into her kitchen to share some of her best tips & tricks for getting your kids on board with healthy eating. You’ll also […]
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