National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
Posted December 6, 2019
Today, December 6, is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset. Every year, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal […]
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Schools reopen December 5
Posted December 4, 2019
All WRDSB elementary and secondary schools will reopen for students on December 5 following the one-day OSSTF strike. Before and after school programs will reopen and student transportation will operate as normal. We want to thank everyone for their patience during this time.
French Program Information Sessions
Posted December 4, 2019
The Waterloo Region District School Board offers two French programs, both beginning in Grade 1. Both the Core French program and the French Immersion program are designed to meet the needs of your child while introducing them to the benefits of learning a second language. More information about our French programs can be found at […]
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All schools will be closed on December 4, 2019
Posted December 4, 2019
On Wednesday, December 4, ALL SCHOOLS, both elementary and secondary, will be closed to students. This includes ALL before and after school childcare programs, extended day childcare programs, Early ON Centres and third-party operated childcare centres. Bus Transportation will not be in operation and ALL extracurricular activities and evening rental permits are cancelled. This is […]
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All schools to close on December 4 in the event of one-day OSSTF strike
Posted November 29, 2019
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in public schools where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), […]
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Office update – November 29, 2019
Posted November 29, 2019
Dear Families of Jean Steckle Public School, This week it was brought to my attention that several items have gone missing. We remind parents to label their child’s items and to keep all valuable items at home. Our teachers will also be having conversations with their classes to discuss how our students can keep their […]
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OSSTF Announces Full Withdrawal of Services on Wednesday, December 4
Posted November 28, 2019
Full Withdrawal of Services Announced for Wednesday, December 4 by Waterloo secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association (OSSTF) has announced that next Wednesday, December 4, all of its members across the province of Ontario […]
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SWKSBS New Boundaries Approved for 2020
Posted November 27, 2019
New Secondary School Boundaries Approved The Waterloo Region District School Board approved new boundaries, effective September 2020, for Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, Forest Heights Collegiate Institute and Huron Heights Secondary School on November 25, 2019. This concluded the Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study. The boundaries will be phased in beginning with the current Grade 8 […]
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Update on ETFO work-to-rule
Posted November 26, 2019
Start of job action by Waterloo elementary teachers, occasional teachers and Designated Early Childhood Educators: The Elementary Teachers ‘ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will begin labour action in public schools across Ontario on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. We know that as parents and caregivers, it is important for you to know how this situation may […]
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Office update – November 21, 2019
Posted November 21, 2019
Dear Families of Jean Steckle Public School, Students in K4 will be creating holiday greeting cards with messages to the deployed members of the Canadian Armed Forces through the project Operation Tiny Troops Holiday Cards. If you and your family would like to create a card or picture with an inspirational message to our troops, […]