Expanded Asymptomatic Targeted Testing

Posted April 9, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), along with the Ministry of Education and its testing partners, continue to offer voluntary asymptomatic targeted testing for staff and students through a variety of testing approaches to support the safe return to in-person learning after the break. In-Pharmacy Testing Existing Pharmacies For the week of April 12-18 […]

Taming Your Inner Critic | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted April 9, 2021

Did you know that our brains are wired to pay attention to negative thoughts and discount positive thoughts? The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how to tame your inner critic, and focus purposefully on the positive. Once you understand the negativity bias, and start paying attention to the thoughts, you can change them into […]

Preparing for the April Break and Message from the Ministry of Education

Posted April 8, 2021

As we near the beginning of the well-deserved April Break for our students and staff, we wanted to provide some updates and reminders for families in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Preparing for the April Break As a precautionary measure only, we want to ensure that our students, staff and families are prepared […]

WRDSB Student Census Opt-Out Reminder

Posted April 8, 2021

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is launching its first-ever Student Census on Monday, April 19, 2021. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about the students we support and help us to identify differences and gaps in our students’ experiences and outcomes based on their diverse needs. The census is a confidential […]

Cohort and Class Changeover: Thursday, April 8th

Posted April 7, 2021

Thursday, April 8th and Friday, April 9th:  Cohort B, Period 1 attends SJAM.  Cohort A learns from home. Monday, April 12th thru to Friday, April 16th:  April Break (no school!) Monday, April 19 – Wednesday, April 21st are Instructional Support Days – All student are learning from home for all courses/all cohorts. QUAD 3 Mon […]

April Break Wellbeing Passport

Posted April 7, 2021

As we near the April school break, our focus turns to supporting student wellbeing while they are away from their educators and classmates. With this in mind, in partnership with the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council, Front Door Children’s Mental Health Services, Lutherwood, and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, we are proud to announce […]

Young Men Leading Change – Program Opportunity for WRDSB Students

Posted April 7, 2021

Young Men Leading Change (YMLC) is a male allyship program for racialized and newcomer boys and men. This session will invite young men in grades 9-12 to come together virtually to explore gender-based violence and healthy masculinity.

This is a multi-session program running each Thursday from 5-7pm from April 29th, until June 3rd.   Participants must register and attend all sessions. This is a closed group, so we encourage youth to register in advance to assure they don’t miss out!

This program centers the importance of male allyship in preventing gender-based violence, builds leadership skills, and engages young men in conversations that interrupt and challenge systems that cause gender-based violence. YMLC provides a safe space for young men to explore how sexual harassment, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence take place in our communities, and how we can prevent it.

Youth will receive:

  • Volunteer hours
  • Gift cards and prizes
  • Certificates
  • Opportunity to work on a self-development project
  • Great Conversations

This is a virtual program. Participants will receive the Zoom meeting information before the start of the program via email. If you have any questions, please email Male Allies Educator, Adjei Scott, at maleallies@sascwr.org.  This program is presented by the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region Male Allies program, and the KW Multicultural Centre.

If interested in participating, please register here.Young Men Leading Change (YMLC) is a male allyship program for racialized and newcomer boys and men. This session will invite young men in grades 9-12 to come together virtually to explore gender-based violence and healthy masculinity.

This is a multi-session program running each Thursday from 5-7pm from April 29th, until June 3rd.   Participants must register and attend all sessions. This is a closed group, so we encourage youth to register in advance to assure they don’t miss out!

This program centers the importance of male allyship in preventing gender-based violence, builds leadership skills, and engages young men in conversations that interrupt and challenge systems that cause gender-based violence. YMLC provides a safe space for young men to explore how sexual harassment, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence take place in our communities, and how we can prevent it.

Youth will receive:

  • Volunteer hours
  • Gift cards and prizes
  • Certificates
  • Opportunity to work on a self-development project
  • Great Conversations

This is a virtual program. Participants will receive the Zoom meeting information before the start of the program via email. If you have any questions, please email Male Allies Educator, Adjei Scott, at maleallies@sascwr.org.  This program is presented by the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region Male Allies program, and the KW Multicultural Centre.

If interested in participating, please register here.

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