Covid Case Notification

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 November 9, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.   Public Health has identified all […]

OSSLT Update for Grade 11/Non-Graduating Grade 12 Students

This message concerns grade 11 and non-graduating grade 12 students who are required to complete the OSSLT on November 23 and 24 during Block C.

In-class OSSLT Prep sessions were completed earlier this week.  If your student would like to continue prepping for the OSSLT at home we encourage them to access the EQAO website and use the school-provided preparation slide posted on our school website.

OSSLT Prep Links:

Test Day Reminders:

Attendance on Testing Days is critical; the OSSLT is a graduation requirement so please make sure your student attends block C for both test dates.  Students will need to bring the following items on test days:

  • Fully Charge school-provided Chromebook

  • Earphones / Headphones

  • Paper / Pen

All students are expected to attend their regularly scheduled classes as there is NO modification to the school day or class schedule.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Literacy Test please contact the school at 519-880-9979.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Wigmore

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Covid Case Notification – Students (2)

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION   Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that two students, last in the Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School building on November 5, are confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. The identity of the individuals is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.   Public Health has identified all close […]

Commemorating Remembrance Day 2021

On November 11, Waterloo Region District School Board joins fellow Canadians in honouring our country’s many brave war heroes, both past and present, whose sacrifices have ensured the freedoms and lifestyle we are privileged to enjoy today. WRDSB schools are acknowledging the contributions of all veterans including those identifying as Indigenous, Black, Sikh, Chinese, French, […]

Remembrance Day 2021 – Lest We Forget

On November 11th, we take time to pause and remember all those who made great sacrifices to protect and preserve our freedoms.  Today, please honour the memory of our heroes – at the 11th hour, join us in a moment of silence to reflect.

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2021-22 Severe Weather Day Information

Dear Families and Students, As the days get colder and the snow starts to fall, we want to take this opportunity to share with you our severe weather plans for the 2021-22 school year. Although severe weather is rare, we want you to know what would happen in the event of severe weather. During severe […]

Information about Attendance Procedures for Nov. 11th & 12th Instructional Support Days – When Students Are At Home

Although students are not attending school in person on the Nov. 11th (Block C & D)  and 12th (Block A and B) Instructional Supports Days, we have been directed by the Ministry/Board that attendance is to be taken based on student engagement.  Students are expected to participate synchronously or asynchronously in each class based on […]

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