Supporting Student Well-being for the Return to School

Posted September 7, 2021

As part of our ongoing work to assist students and families during the transition back to school, we wanted to remind families of the many resources available to support student mental health and well-being. Even at the best of times, some children experience more challenges than others when it comes to going to school. These […]

Grade 9 Chromebooks 1:1 Chromebook Agreement Form

Posted September 7, 2021

We were able to distribute most of our grade 9 student Chromebooks today for those students who were in attendance. Some students did not have a completed 1:1 Chromebook Agreement form though. We told each student who needs the form do to ask their parents about it tonight. We asked students to work with their […]

Opening Day is Here – Info for In-Person Grade 9 and 10 Students

Posted September 7, 2021

The 2021 school year kicks off today as we welcome our grade 9 and 10 Highlanders!  Students should have received contacts from your period A teacher, with information about your course (room #, teacher, entrance location).  Printed timetables will be handed out in your period A class.  This will include ALL your courses for the 2021-2022 school year.

If teachers were unable to contact you and you aren’t sure of your period A class/location, please report to one of the three main student entrances and a staff member can assist with your period A information.  Students who are brand new to the WRDSB this year can also come to the side doors nearest Erbsville Road and a guidance staff member can assist with your timetable information.

Don’t forget to complete your COVID-19 screening prior to coming to school!

Check out the plans for grade 9/10 orientation on September 7th!

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A Message from the Minister of Education for Ontario Parents and Families

Posted September 3, 2021

Dear Ontario Parents, We hope your summer is going very well. With the return to in-person learning this September, we are excited to see students heading back to class for a more normal learning experience – alongside their friends and teachers. We know that in-person learning is essential for the mental and physical health, academic […]

Ventilation in WRDSB Schools

Posted September 3, 2021

As announced on August 4, the Ministry of Education has asked school boards to provide their communities with a standardized ventilation report. This will enhance transparency for school communities, including students, parents and staff, and provide consistent communication across the province. In response to the Ministry of Education requirement, the Waterloo Region District School Board […]

Welcome Back: A message from our Director and Associate Director

Posted September 3, 2021

Dear students, parents, caregivers, families and community members, Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Although we’re all excited to grow, learn and make new friends; we also have questions and even feel a little nervous. Our Associate Director Lila Read, and Director of Education jeewan chanicka came together to welcome us all back to another […]

Grade 9/10 Orientation: Tuesday, Sept. 7th

Posted September 2, 2021

Grade 9 & 10 Orientation 2021 – Tuesday September 7th, 2021 We are excited to welcome our Grade 9 and 10 students back in school on Tuesday September 8th, 2021.  We have some exciting activities planned to familiarize everyone with the new procedures, help with the transition and make some new friends.   All Grade 9 and […]

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