Lifting Each Other Up on Pink Shirt Day

Posted February 15, 2023

Wednesday, February 22 is Pink Shirt Day and we encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to participate with us by promoting respect for all individuals and communities and taking a stand against bullying of all kinds. This year, the theme “Lift Each other up” is a reminder that even small acts of […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late Hazel McCallion

Posted February 10, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on February 14, 2023, for the state funeral of the late Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga from 1978-2014. Hazel McCallion passed away on January 29, 2023.

February is Psychology Month

Posted February 7, 2023

February is Psychology Month. In recognition, we want to highlight the important role psychological services consultants play in the lives of students and some resources developed by Psychological Services at WRDSB. Psychology at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Our psychological services staff help support learning and development, by working together with students, staff […]

Help Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illnesses

Posted February 6, 2023

While rates of respiratory viruses are on the decline, the season is far from over. To help keep each other healthy, we have a reminder from Region of Waterloo Public Health regarding what to do if you are sick with a respiratory illness. Please Stay Home If You Are Sick If you are sick, please […]

Appointments Available: Grand River Hospital Regional Covid, Cold & Flu Care Clinic

Posted February 2, 2023

Translations available: Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی Mandarin 官話 Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Tigrinya ትግርኛ More translations coming soon: Translated Posters In support of the health and well-being of students, staff and the community we serve, we want to share important information about the Grand River Hospital Regional Covid, Cold & Flu Care Clinic. This […]

Introducing the New Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool

Posted February 1, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to announce the launch of the WRDSB Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool for students. The Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool The Anonymous Bullying Reporting Tool is available to WRDSB students to report safety concerns related to bullying for themselves, or on behalf of another student. This is one […]

Celebrating Black Brilliance Month 2023 – We Boldly Belong

Posted February 1, 2023

February is Black Brilliance Month at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). For more than 200 years, Black people have been present in Waterloo Region. This year’s theme “We Boldly Belong” is guided by the WRDSB’s mission to foster a school system where each child is represented, valued and included. We Boldly Belong is […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Early 2023

Posted January 30, 2023

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents and Caregivers: Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to support your child with technology. The […]

February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted January 30, 2023

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

Posted January 29, 2023

On January 29, 2017, a lone gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and opened fire on dozens of Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. Six worshippers were killed and 19 more injured. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, […]

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