Help Name Our New Kitchener Elementary School

Posted January 7, 2022

In September 2022, we will open a new elementary school on Tartan Avenue, located in the Southwest Kitchener area of Kitchener. We know that our schools are integral parts of the communities we serve. As such, selecting a name for a school is an important first step in the ongoing relationship between the school, and […]

Targeted Emergency Child Care

Posted January 6, 2022

Dear WRDSB families, On Monday, January 3, 2022, the Province announced that elementary schools will shift to remote learning on January 5th for approximately two weeks. During this time, all before and after school programs will be closed. In support of health care and other frontline workers whose children are in school, a limited number […]

It’s time to apply for Grade 1 French Immersion!

Posted January 5, 2022

French language programs at the WRDSB begin in Grade 1. To find out more about the French program pathways and learning opportunities for students, visit our website: www.wrdsb.ca/french/french-programs/ and watch our presentation or view our brochure. The deadline to apply for the French Immersion lottery (Phase 1) is January 31, 2022. French Programs offered by […]

Online Safety and Digital Citizenship in Distance Learning

Posted January 5, 2022

As we continue to support distance learning for all our students, we wanted to take the opportunity to revisit the supports and resources in place to ensure the safety and security of all of those working and learning online in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Digital Citizenship Students in the WRDSB are expected […]

Ontario Announces Move to Remote Learning in 2022

Posted January 3, 2022

Today the Premier of Ontario announced the temporary closure of schools and move to remote learning, starting January 5 until at least January 17, to help control the spread of COVID-19. We understand this is a stressful and uncertain time, and we thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we move to remote […]

Return to Learning: January 2022

Posted December 31, 2021

As we prepare to welcome our students back on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, we want to share how schools in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will be impacted by public health measures announced this week. Before and After School Programs and Child Care WRDSB-operated Before and After School programs WRDSB-operated Before and After […]

Ontario Announces School Reopening Delayed until January 5, 2022

Posted December 30, 2021

Today, the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore announced the reopening of schools will be delayed until Wednesday, January 5, to provide schools with more time to prepare for the public health measures announced today. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking forward to welcoming students back to in-person learning […]

Junior Journalists and jeewan

Posted December 29, 2021

Country Hills Public School’s Newspaper Club members Sona and Kayna used their opportunity to interview Director of Education jeewan chanicka on Monday, December 6 to grill him about his goals for education within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Writing for their online publication, The Cardinal Collaboration, the two students were guided by Dana […]

COVID Case Notification

Posted December 26, 2021

Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Southridge Public School building on December 6, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified no close contacts of the confirmed case. Public Health […]

Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season

Posted December 17, 2021

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