January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

Posted January 29, 2024

On January 29, 2017, a gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and killed six worshippers and injured 19 Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, 2021, the Afzaal family of London, Ontario were […]

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Posted January 26, 2024

As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the WRDSB is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]

2024-2025 COURSES – MYBLUEPRINT PUBLIC LINK

Posted January 24, 2024

Course selections for the 2024-2025 school year are opening in early February, following guidance “how to” info sessions on Tuesday, February 6th.  To help students with some advanced planning, you can now check out all the updated courses for next year via our new MyBlueprint public link!  You can review course descriptions and prerequisite details for every course available next year.

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Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 7

Posted January 24, 2024

Wednesday, February 7 is Winter Walk Day! This initiative is hosted by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). In case of inclement weather, the alternate date is Wednesday, February 14. Walking, biking and wheeling to and from school are great for the environment. They […]

Nuit Blanche: Student-led Art Initiative at Laurel Heights | #StudentVoice

Posted January 23, 2024

Story by Kyo Lee, Grade 11 student in the WRDSB Photos by Jessi, a student at Laurel Heights Secondary School Laurel Heights Secondary School (LHSS) transformed into a gleaming space of light, noise, and wonder for Nuit Blanche. Through the imagination of 150+ creative students, more than 50 art installations were displayed, ranging from glow-in-the-dark […]

January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day

Posted January 19, 2024

“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” – Lincoln Alexander January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has recognized Alexander’s legacy. […]

Thursday, February 1 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students

Posted January 18, 2024

Thursday, February 1, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours About Professional Development […]

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