WRDSB Student Trustee Collects Books in Support of Expanded Literacy Education

Posted March 27, 2025

Feiyang Luo created a book drive to help inmates access the world through books. The Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHCI) student and Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Student Trustee for the 2024-25 school year, set up this drive so inmates could access educational materials, including books. In 2022, he partnered with fellow students and […]

April Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted March 26, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]

The Collaborative Nature of Music

Posted March 25, 2025

Music can be many things. It can be emotive, transformative, and expressive. In addition to all of these qualities, when it comes to our schools, music is also collaborative. In partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Music and the Penderecki String Quartet, students from Eastwood, Grand River, and Waterloo Collegiate Institutes attended a two-day […]

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

Posted March 21, 2025

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 21, 2025

Today, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. About World Down Syndrome Day World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. March 21 (3.21) was chosen […]

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

Posted March 21, 2025

  Today, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. About World Down Syndrome Day World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. March 21 (3.21) was […]

March 20 is French Language Day

Posted March 20, 2025

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 […]

Reflecting on Black History Month in the WRDSB

Posted March 19, 2025

Every day, we strive to recognize and celebrate Black Brilliance in our schools and classrooms. February was Black History Month and provides an opportunity to put a spotlight on the work taking place across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). We want to share just a snippet of the incredible things that happened this […]

Share Your Thoughts – Mental Health and Addiction Strategy

Posted March 18, 2025

The Ministry of Education recognizes the importance of student well-being as a requirement for academic achievement. The WRDSB Mental Health and Addictions Strategy As a result, they require every school board in Ontario to have a three-year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy. These plans guide our work around student mental health and well-being across the […]

Monday, March 31 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted March 18, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

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