The WRDSB Marks World Teachers’ Day
Posted October 4, 2019
October 5, is World Teachers’ Day, a day we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each classroom, our incredible teachers have lessons prepared, smiles on their faces, and are ready to start […]
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CUPE job action will not impact WRDSB schools
Posted October 2, 2019
UPDATE – October 2, 2019: In response to the latest CUPE announcement, we want to reassure our families that no WRDSB employees are members of CUPE. Schools boards and unions share a commitment to public education, creating positive learning environments, and maintaining positive labour relations. The collective bargaining process for public education is a two-tier […]
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Take Our Kids to Work Day – Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Posted October 2, 2019
This message is for grade 9 students and their parents/guardians. Take Our Kids to Work day is a day of career exploration and learning about skills required in the world of work. On Wednesday, November 6, Grade 9 students across Canada will spend the day at the workplace of a parent, relative, friend or volunteer host. Grade 9 students are encouraged to participate in this worthwhile opportunity. Consent forms will be distributed in homerooms. Please return completed consent forms to the main office by Friday, November 1.
For more information, visit
http://www.thelearningpartnership.ca/what-we-do/student-programs/take-our-kids-to-work
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March Break 2021 Trip to Spain & Portugal
Posted October 2, 2019
Good news, Gaels! Our tour company Explorica was so happy to see the great response to our September enrollment in the trip that they have decided to extend the $200 early enrollment credit until the end of October!
If you are a CHCI student and are still interested in participating in our 7th International Trip over March Break 2021 to Spain and Portugal, refer to the information posted in the Student Info Package in our Google Classroom (code: sup85i6). Students will have to login to Google Classroom first then they enter a parent email to join the classroom. This trip is open to all CHCI students. *Students save $200 if they register by by October 31st, 2019! Use the promotion code (early2021) when you register to save $200.
**There are a limited number of seats available, so registration will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For further questions, please email Ms. Van Manen at: michelle_van_manen@wrdsb.ca or stop by the Languages office (317). We look forward to travelling and experiencing Spanish and Portuguese history, architecture, culture and food with you!
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The WRDSB Marks National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day
Posted October 1, 2019
Wednesday, October 2, is National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day, a day on which we take an extra moment to recognize and show appreciation to our custodians, assistant custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly each day to ensure the smooth operation of our schools, classrooms and learning facilities. These hard-working individuals not only keep our […]
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WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
Posted September 27, 2019
To mark Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 29, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the day today until […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Board Audit Committee (1 Position)
Posted September 27, 2019
Do you have a passion for public education and community involvement? We are looking for a community member to join the Board Audit Committee which supervises a variety of financial and risk management processes for the school board. The individual must have a high level of financial and business knowledge relevant to our publicly funded school […]
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