November 8 is National Indigenous Veterans Day
Posted November 8, 2022
Today, November 8 is National Indigenous Veterans Day. This is an opportunity to recognize the military service and sacrifices made by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. This day of acknowledgement was established in 1994. More than 12,000 Indigenous Peoples served in the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Korean War. This […]
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November 7 is Inuit Day
Posted November 7, 2022
Today, November 7, is International Inuit Day. International Inuit Day is an opportunity to celebrate, listen to, and learn from Inuit from across the North. It is a day to honour the rich contributions and vibrant ways of knowing and being of Inuit across the globe. In 2006, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) declared that […]
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November 6-12 is Treaties Recognition Week
Posted November 6, 2022
November 6-12 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]
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Results of the 2021-22 EQAO Assessments
Posted November 4, 2022
The Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) 2021-2022 assessment results for reading, writing and mathematics show that students are performing at similar levels to their peers across the province, and in some cases surpassing provincial averages, according to results released by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). Highlights WRDSB students performed at or above […]
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Cameron Heights Spirit wear available for purchase now on School Day!
Posted November 4, 2022
Need a gift for a special Gael in your life? Cameron Heights Spirit Wear is now available for purchase on School Day!! There are 8 separate products to choose from, but they are only available for a limited time. Please visit School Day and click on the products tab for all options. Deadline to order is […]
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Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey
Posted November 3, 2022
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring our schools are safe, caring and inclusive spaces for everyone. To make sure we are achieving this goal, we will be asking all students in Grades 4 to 12 to complete our Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Survey (SCIS) from November 14 to 25, […]
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November 2-9 is Holocaust Education Week
Posted November 2, 2022
November 2-9 is Holocaust Education Week (HEW). The theme this year for Neuberger Holocaust Education Week 2022 is The Future Is Here. Learning about this historical event is critical in countering antisemitism and other forms of hate. Commemorating HEW Enables Us To: Understand key concepts including democracy, dictatorship, collaboration and genocide. Acknowledge the dire consequences […]