Education for a Brighter Future: 2023 Education Week
Posted May 4, 2023
This week is Education Week in Ontario. Recognized during the first week of May each year, Education Week provides an opportunity to celebrate student achievement and teaching excellence in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and all school boards across the province. The theme of Education Week 2023 is Education for a Brighter Future. […]
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WRDSB participates in Mental Health Week, May 1-7, 2023
Posted May 1, 2023
Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May, making 2023 the 72nd year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will celebrate […]
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UPDATE: Grand River Transit Strike in Effect
Posted May 1, 2023
The Region of Waterloo confirmed that as of today, Monday, May 1, GRT bus services have been canceled due to a strike. The Region confirmed that due to the strike conventional bus, MoblityPLUS and busPLUS services will not operate, but ION train service will continue. This has already caused disruption for students who rely on […]
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May 1 is National Principal’s Day
Posted May 1, 2023
May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day Principals and vice-principals lead Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools each and every day. This day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and community members. The impact of principals and vice-principals extend beyond a single classroom. They set the tone […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning
Posted April 28, 2023
Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]
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Potential Grand River Transit Strike
Posted April 27, 2023
Yesterday, the Region of Waterloo shared about a potential strike which would cause disruptions to Grand River Transit (GRT) service. UNIFOR Local 4304, the union representing many GRT staff, will be in a legal position to strike as early as Monday, May 1. In the event of a strike, the Region confirmed conventional bus, MoblityPLUS […]
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CHCI School Council meeting April 26
Posted April 24, 2023
The CHCI School Council will meet virtually Wednesday April 26 at 6:30 p.m.. All are welcome. Please email chc@wrdsb.ca if you would like an invitation to the meeting.