Volunteers Dig In at Two Cambridge Schools for Microforesting Effort

On the brisk morning of Saturday, November 6, undeterred by the cold temperatures, volunteers came together to plant 170 trees at two Cambridge schools: Avenue Road Public School and Manchester Public School. Their work is part of a pilot program led by Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) that aims to plant microforests across the region. For […]

A Message to Families Regarding the Hold and Secure Today – November 17, 2021

November 17, 2021 Dear Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute students and families, This morning, staff learned of a message directed to the school that was threatening in nature. This message was immediately reported to the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) and our school was placed in a hold and secure at approximately 9:30 am. As part […]

Hold and Secure at Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute – November 17

UPDATE: The hold and secure has been lifted by police. Please be advised that this morning a hold and secure was issued for Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, at the direction of police. Students will not be released from their classrooms until police lift the hold and secure.

COVID-19 Screening Checklist Now Available in Multiple Languages

The Ministry of Education is now offering its COVID-19 school screening checklist for students in multiple languages. In addition to English and French, the screening form is now available for download in 19 different languages. Translated School Screening Checklists To access the screening checklists, please visit the Ministry of Education website or download any of […]

Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20 is recognized around the world as the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. In preparation, the preceding week is acknowledged as Transgender Awareness Week. This week provides an opportunity to learn about transgender people, highlight their contributions throughout history, and advance advocacy towards eliminating discrimination and violence that impact the transgender community. Transgender Day […]

WCSSAA Announces Winter Season

Waterloo County Secondary School Athletics Association (WCSSAA) is excited to announce the start of the Winter sports season will begin on Monday, November 15, 2021. Secondary students (Grade 9-12) who are interested in participating in a sport are asked to connect with their school’s head of phys-ed for more information. New for the winter season […]

Friday, November 19 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students

Friday, November 19, 2021 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, both in-person or virtually. All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs are closed. All staff will engage in a full day of professional learning focused on Student Achievement and Well-Being, and Violence Prevention […]

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