WRDSB email addresses to change August 21

Posted June 27, 2017

We are excited to announce that the Waterloo Region District School Board is moving its email and calendar platform to Google. Many staff and students are already using G Suite tools on a daily basis. In fact, WRDSB has more than 40,000 users of G Suite in our district today.

As part of this change on Aug. 21, 2017, we will also make our email addresses a lot easier and more intuitive for people. When the switch to Gmail happens, all WRDSB email addresses will switch to end with @wrdsb.ca, just like our website.

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Posted June 26, 2017

We are excited to announce that Margaret Ave will have a new Principal and Vice Principal for the fall. Please welcome Mrs. Silvana Hoxha as our new Principal, and Mrs. Siobhan Shonk as our new Vice Principal. We wish Mrs. Griffin and Mr. Kovac all the best in their new schools.  

Parent resources for summer reading

Posted June 26, 2017

The Ontario Library Association has put together a fun summer reading toolkit for all ages to help students combat academic “summer slide.” The toolkit provides lists of reading programs and engaging reading lists to inspire student summer reading. There is also a quiz for parents to help them determine which summer reading program is most […]

Summertime sun safety

Posted June 19, 2017

Warm weather has finally arrived in Waterloo region and with it comes a reminder on sun safety. We believe in promoting sun safety through education and working with our community partners, such as Public Health. Creating shaded spaces in our school yards and play areas is a key component of our Sun Safety and Shading […]

Yearbook Orders

Posted June 15, 2017

Thanks to all those who have placed their Margaret Yearbook orders. The Yearbook Staff are working hard to capture lots of great Margaret memories. With the ongoing interest, we are still accepting orders: Online at ybpay.lifetouch.com  (preferred method). Yearbook ID code: 12065717 Or by bringing orders and payment to the office.   If you have taken photos of Margaret activities (especially […]

Parent resources for Pride conversations

Posted June 12, 2017

For the month of June, all WRDSB schools and the education centre are flying the Pride flag. Below are some frequently asked questions and resources to help guide conversations for parents and caregivers. Why is my child’s school flying the Pride flag? The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, staff, parents/guardians […]

Year End Trips now on School Day

Posted June 9, 2017

Please see School Day for information regarding the Grade 7 Bowling and Movie trips. The information for the Grade 7 & 8 Bingemans trip has also been posted. If you are not already signed up for School Day, please do so now to access all the information regarding dates, times, payment and permission forms.  

Have your say in the 2017-18 school year budget

Posted June 8, 2017

How can you give input? Appear as a delegation on June 14, 2017, at the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. If you would like to appear as a delegation, you must register with the Manager of Corporate Services by noon on Wednesday, June 14. Delegations must relate to budget matters only. More information on delegation […]

Board appoints new Cambridge trustee

Posted June 7, 2017

At a special meeting of the board tonight, Waterloo Region District School Board trustees chose Courtney Waterfall, a Cambridge resident, as its newest member.

Trustees voted Waterfall to office as trustee for Cambridge and North Dumfries after Trustee Andrea Mitchell retired in March. Trustee Waterfall will serve on the board until the end of the current board term in 2018.

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We asked. You answered. A review of community feedback during budget

Posted June 7, 2017

Waterloo Region District School Board continues to work hard with students, staff, parents and caregivers, and community partners, to ensure education and student success is a partnership. This is why we called on you to participate in our annual budget survey, from February 21 to March 10, and provide input on the funding priorities and […]

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