Office update – November 20, 2018

Dear families, Thank you for another great week. Our students this week participated in S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities where classes worked together to create a variety of projects. Our grade 8 students met with our School Resource Officer to discuss the legal implications of drinking, smoking, vaping, and online/social media dangers. […]

Weekly update – November 23

Dear families, What a great assembly! Our kindergarten students taught us about teamwork, sang us a song, and leading the whole school in a dance. We celebrated over 100 students with ribbons and certificates who demonstrated teamwork in their classroom. Thank you to all of the educators who made this assembly a great success. We […]

Recognizing International Transgender Day of Remembrance

The Waterloo Region District School Board would like to extend support to our transgender students, parents/families, and staff in honour of International Transgender Day of Remembrance and Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. We are committed to providing safe, inclusive and caring learning environments for each and every one of our students. Our incredible staff work […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 18-24

We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 18 to 24, 2018. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]

Weekly update – November 16

Dear families, Thank you to our families who met with teachers to discuss their child’s progress. If you haven’t met with your child’s teacher, please contact them directly. Our teachers are excited to work with families. On Friday, our students will be participating in our monthly STING assembly. The kindergarten students will be helping us […]

Wanted: student art to celebrate winter

This December we are selling winter greeting cards featuring student artwork – and we need your help. We’re looking for student artists to capture the beauty of the winter season and help support our Waterloo Education Foundation (WEFI). Students, proud parents, and educators are asked to submit original student artwork (JK-12) via Twitter and Instagram […]

Grade 1 French Immersion

Are you thinking about French Immersion for your child? Join us at one of our information sessions to learn more about our French programs and registration process. Information sessions will be held in the Cambridge Room at the WRDSB Education Centre (Map) on the following days: November 21, 7 p.m. November 26, 7 p.m. December […]

Friday, November 16, 2018 is a PD Day – no school for students

Friday, November 16, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but Extended Day Programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the day will be School Improvement Planning in the morning. Teachers will participate in a whole-school activity […]

Office update – November 9

Dear families, On Monday at 9:00 a.m., parents are welcome to join our students for our Remembrance Day Service. Students will be sharing poems and songs to reflect on the significance of this day. Progress reports will be sent home on Monday. If you have questions or would like to have an interview with your […]

High School Information Nights: Grade 8 Transition

Over the next couple of months, our high schools will be hosting Grade 8 Information Nights for families and students. These information sessions will focus on Grade 8 students’ transition to high school, including the course selection process, in-school student supports, extracurricular activities and more. Please be sure to check out the information session for any […]