Board appoints new Cambridge trustee

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

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 […]

Camp Wabanaki Permission Forms

Just a reminder to parents that any permission and or medical forms needs to be returned to the school by Friday, June 9, 2017.

Tomorrow is a PD Day for Elementary Students

Tomorrow is a Professional Development (PD) day for elementary students. Our secondary schools are open as normal. Extended Day Programs are open for students enrolled in the program. Below is a summary of how elementary teachers and staff will spend their day. Teachers Elementary teachers will be working on assessments and completing report cards. Designated […]

Pride flag to fly at all WRDSB locations during June

During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, parents/caregivers and community members identify as members of the Rainbow (or LGBTQ+) community.

We’re joined by more than 200 #WRDSB staff and students at this year’s #GSAconference at @bingemans. It’s been an incredible honour to partner with @kwcounselling for 7 years for a day of learning, growth and acceptance. #OK2BME2017 #lgbtq #OK2BME #prideineducation

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Provincial funding to provide renewal, program improvements

Our vision to innovate tomorrow by educating today received a boost this month. As part of the 2017-18 Pupil Accommodation Grant – School Renewal Allocation, provided by the Ministry of Education, to address the cost of repairing and renovating schools and infrastructure, Waterloo Region District School Board will receive approximately $9.8 million.

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Yearbook Ordering Extension

We have extended the deadline to order your child’s Margaret Ave Yearbook. Cherished memories your Margaret Avenue student will want to remember forever.  Order your yearbook now and make it unforgettable! Soft cover $25 Hard cover $30   Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com  (preferred method) Yearbook ID code: 12065717   Or order at school by submitting […]

Division B Track and Field Schedule

The schedule for our Division B Track and Field Event has been posted as a file in School Day.

Camp Wabanaki Reminder

A reminder to all students and parents planning to attend our year-end Camp Wabanaki Trip. The due date to pay your camp fees is Monday, May 29th. Please pay the $310 fee using School-Day, or bring your cheques directly to Mr. Hill. We need to verify the students who are going on the trip in […]

Grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments begin May 23, grade 9 assessments on June 5

Beginning Tuesday, May 23, grade 3 and 6 students will begin EQAO assessments of reading, writing and mathematics. Grade 9 students will complete their assessment of mathematics, beginning on Monday, June 5. Please check with your individual school for exact assessment dates.

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