Update on Lifting COVID-19 Safety Measures
Posted March 11, 2022
On Wednesday, March 9, the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health announced the lifting of a number of COVID-19 restrictions. As of March 21, certain COVID-19 protocols such as masking, cohorting and confirmation of daily COVID-19 screening will no longer be required. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) looks forward to providing a more […]
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Moving from Stuck to Unstuck | Caring/Coping/Connecting
Posted March 9, 2022
The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can get unstuck when things get in our way. We all get stuck sometimes. Stuck wanting to keep doing something we enjoy. Stuck not wanting to do something we don’t feel like doing. Stuck in our thoughts. Stuck in big feelings. View the latest edition of […]
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Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB
Posted March 7, 2022
This week is Social Work Week in Ontario, which honours social work professionals for their contributions. At the WRDSB, we are celebrating and recognizing the tremendous work of our social work department. More than ever, this group of 27, highly skilled mental health professionals have shown great resilience, compassion and commitment to their work with […]
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City of Kitchener is looking for Public Engagement for Park/Playgrounds Revitalization
Posted March 4, 2022
The City of Kitchener has identified that the playgrounds and park spaces of Kinzie, Oaten, and Idlewood parks are in need of revitalization. They also have very recently acquired Fergus Green – a public green space located at 120 Fergus Ave., that was created through the site plan process of the adjacent townhouse development at 110-136 Fergus Ave. They are asking […]
Grade 7 and 8 Hepatitis B, HPV and Meningococcal Clinics
Posted March 4, 2022
March 3, 2022 Dear Parent/Legal Guardian RE: Grade 7 and 8 Hepatitis B, HPV and Meningococcal Clinics Each school year grade 7 students have an opportunity to receive three vaccines at school offered by Public Health. These vaccines include Hepatitis B, Meningococcal ACYW-135, Human Papillomavirus (HPV). As result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccines were […]
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Update to COVID-19 School Screening
Posted March 3, 2022
The COVID-19 school and child care screening tool has been updated as Federal travel rules have changed. Please use this new version of the school screening tool each day before going to school. A PDF version is also available to print. The Government of Canada updated its quarantine rules for unvaccinated travellers under 12. All […]
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Skills Ontario Virtual March Break Workshops
Posted March 1, 2022
Skills Ontario, in collaboration with its partners, is offering virtual workshops during March Break (March 14 – 18, 2022). Through these virtual workshops, participants are led through fun skilled trade and tech-related workshops, demonstrations, virtual tours, speakers and presentations. Sessions will be led by Skills Ontario staff and volunteers/partners via Zoom. Virtual workshops are open […]
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Supporting the Right to Read in the WRDSB
Posted February 28, 2022
Reading is a fundamental skill for all students as they strive to achieve their full potential. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), supporting students in learning to read is a core focus, and for those students who may face challenges, we are committed to supporting their individual learning needs. This year, in anticipation […]
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A message regarding Ukraine
Posted February 24, 2022
As the world watches the devastating situation unfolding in Eastern Europe, we cannot imagine the fear the people of Ukraine are experiencing right now. Ukraine has been under attack from Russia, with bombings destroying homes, villages and cities. The overwhelming loss the people of Ukraine are experiencing impacts students, staff and families right here in […]
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March Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted February 23, 2022
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (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 […]
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