News to share…

Posted February 14, 2017

It’s with mixed emotions that I share news with you today. I have been appointed to the position of Superintendent of Achievement and Well Being within our District School Board and this new position will commence on Monday, March 20.  I am so very humbled by this appointment and so very sad to say goodbye […]

Director’s #WeAreWRDSB Town Hall

Posted February 10, 2017

We’re throwing the doors of the Education Centre wide open for the first ever Director’s Town Hall meeting. We’re inviting students, parents, staff and community members to our headquarters for the opportunity to take look at the big picture for public education in our region and to talk directly with education leaders in our district. […]

High School Course Selections for Grade 8 Students

Posted February 6, 2017

High School course selection begins shortly. Here is a short overview of what students will be doing to prepare for making their selections: During the week of Feb 6-17th each grade 8 class will have a review session with their guidance counselor, Mrs. Lawlor Alexander, where they will review the course options they have, heading […]

Magnet School Acceptance Confirmation

Posted February 6, 2017

To parents of our grade 8 students ~ If your child received an acceptance to a Magnet Program for Grade 9 (Fast Forward, IB or Arts) please be reminded that today is the deadline for you to let the individual high schools know your decision.  Please contact them directly.

Grade 8 Parent Information Evening!

Posted February 1, 2017

All parents of grade 8 students are invited to attend a Parent Information Evening here at Margaret Avenue on Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-7:30 PM in the school gymnasium. Our staff will share information about the upcoming grade 8 to 9 course selection process as well as information about our grade 8 year end trip […]

Director responds to recent terror attack in Quebec

Posted January 31, 2017

On Monday morning, Canadians woke to news of an attack on a mosque in Quebec City that left six people dead, and several others wounded. The Prime Minister called the attack an “act of terror against Canada and all Canadians.” This deplorable act will have an effect on the thousands of students, parents and staff we […]

Innovating tomorrow by educating today

Posted January 30, 2017

In November, we asked our community to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about. Over the last year, a big team of dedicated and passionate people in Waterloo region worked together to set a new direction for our public schools with a new strategic plan. […]

Rescheduled meeting for Ministry’s well-being strategy

Posted January 27, 2017

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/caregivers to participate in an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Ministry of Education on a very important topic – student well-being. Student well-being is one of four connected goals in the province’s renewed vision for education – Achieving Excellence. Students with a sense of well-being thrive and […]

PD Day – Friday, January 27, 2017 (Elementary)

Posted January 26, 2017

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day tomorrow – Friday, January 27, 2017. There will be no school for WRDSB elementary students only. Teachers Elementary teachers will participate in assessment, evaluation and lesson planning. Educational Assistants (EAs) / Child and Youth Workers (CYWs) EAs and CYWs will attend centrally-run training at […]

Supporting mental health initiatives with Bell Let’s Talk Day

Posted January 25, 2017

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and we are encouraging our entire WRDSB community to participate with us. Back in 2011, Bell started a campaign leveraging the popularity of social media. Over the years, it has grown to be internationally recognized with more than $79 million being donated to Canadian mental health initiatives and organizations. Participating […]

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