Posted March 18, 2022
Although the Chief Medical Officer of Health and Minister of Education have lifted mask restrictions, and as we continue to learn more about the impact of the Omicron variants, students and staff are encouraged to continue wearing masks if they feel more comfortable doing so, especially during the first two weeks after March Break. As […]
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Posted March 16, 2022
The WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is excited to share that they will once again be hosting their annual Family Engagement Series! Each year, PIC offers a free, online speaker series for all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents and caregivers. This series is designed to bring together parents and caregivers from schools across […]
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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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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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Posted March 9, 2022
March 22, Vaccination Clinic at AR Kaufman. Covid-19 Vaccine clinic on Tuesday March 22, 2022 from 3:15 PM-7:15 PM in the school gym. No appointment necessary Please enter by the Main entrance, beginning at 3:15. Walk or Park at the Victoria Hills Community Centre English Fact Sheet: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/resources/Toronto-childrens-resource/ENGLISH—COVID-19-Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-for-Children-Age-5-to-11.ACCESS.pdf Arabic: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/resources/Toronto-childrens-resource/ARABIC—COVID-19-Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-for-Children-Age-5-to-11.pdf Dari: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/resources/Toronto-childrens-resource/DARI—COVID-19-Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-for-Children-Age-5-to-11.pdf Farsi : https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/resources/Toronto-childrens-resource/FARSI—COVID-19-Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-for-Children-Age-5-to-11.pdf Punjabi: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/resources/Toronto-childrens-resource/PUNJABI—COVID-19-Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-for-Children-Age-5-to-11.pdf Somali : https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/resources/Toronto-childrens-resource/SOMALI—COVID-19-Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-for-Children-Age-5-to-11.pdf Tigrinya : https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/resources/Toronto-childrens-resource/TIGRINYA—COVID-19-Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-for-Children-Age-5-to-11.pdf
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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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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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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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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Posted February 28, 2022
Parents, caregivers and family members play an important role in the ongoing development of a child. Providing a safe and caring environment for your child and engaging with them through talking, reading and playtime has a great influence on their early development. Community and learning environments can also play a key role in supporting optimal […]
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