Supporting our Staff, Students and Families
Posted February 24, 2021
Dear WRDSB Families, We are taking this opportunity to connect with you once more to see how families and students are doing and if you feel supported as students learn both in-person and online. As we mentioned last November, we will be checking in with you a few times throughout the year. To connect with […]
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Cohort Change Notice and Thank-you to Families and Students
Posted February 24, 2021
Over the past several days, 4 cases of Covid have been reported on-site, impacting not only those diagnosed but the those individuals’ cohorts and their contacts. My personal thanks to the families of those directly impacted. I appreciate that when you receive the phone call notifying you of the situation, it impacts your family. Your […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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