Announcing Voluntary Student COVID-19 Testing 

Posted February 23, 2021

On February 16, 2021, the Ministry of Education announced that school boards will undertake asymptomatic targeted testing in at least 5% of the elementary and secondary schools within their jurisdiction each week and are asked to provide this testing opportunity to at least 2% of their student population per week. In WRDSB, testing will be […]

Announcing the Code of Conduct for Parents and Caregivers of Students Learning from a Distance

Posted February 23, 2021

To support our students and staff as they continue distance learning this school year, we are proud to announce the Code of Conduct for Parents and Caregivers of Students Learning from a Distance. These guidelines are designed to ensure a positive experience for all involved in learning from a distance, whether they be members of […]

Student’s Book Supports Anti-Bullying for Pink Shirt Day

Posted February 23, 2021

For Shreya Gupta, being creative comes naturally. When she’s not sketching, painting or reading, she explained there is one place you’ll find her. “On the laptop, just writing some stories for fun.” With a desire to help make a difference for other children, in Canada and around the world, she put her love for writing […]

Covid Case Notification

Posted February 22, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION   Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student last in the Sir John A Macdonald Secondary School building on February 18, is a confirmed case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.   Public Health has identified all high-risk […]

Pink Shirt Day is February 24

Posted February 22, 2021

On Wednesday, February 24, join us in recognizing Pink Shirt Day. This is a day to stand up against bullying of all kinds. Since March 2020, we have shifted to being online more than ever before. Whether it has been to learn, work, keep in touch with family and friends, or pass the time, our […]

Changing How History is Taught – All Year Long

Posted February 22, 2021

A passion for history is what brought Chris Ashley to teaching, and it’s what keeps him at it 23 years after he first joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The educator from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI) isn’t shy about the fact that part of his motivation came as a result of […]

February 22 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled

Posted February 22, 2021

Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs,  Child Care centres co-located in schools and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home […]

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