Flourish – Black Brilliance Month 2025

Posted February 3, 2025

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to recognise Black Brilliance all year long. February is Black Brilliance Month. We aim to create an environment where African, Caribbean and Black-identifying (ACBi) students and staff see their brilliance: Highlighted Represented Celebrated Black Brilliance 2025: Flourish Flourishing is the presence of positive well-being, belonging […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families in February 2025

Posted January 30, 2025

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]

January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

Posted January 29, 2025

On January 29, 2017, a gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and killed six worshippers and injured 19 Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, 2021, the Afzaal family of London, Ontario were […]

February Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted January 29, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]

Wednesday, January 29, 2025: Transportation cancellation in Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich Townships, schools are open

Posted January 29, 2025

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes in Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich Townships are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. All Secondary School Exams that are scheduled today will be postponed to the next school day. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are […]

Tuesday, January 28, 2025: Transportation cancellation in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships, schools are open

Posted January 28, 2025

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich, and North Dumfries Townships are cancelled. All WRDSB schools are open. All exams throughout Waterloo Region are postponed one day. Extended Day Programs and Child Care Centres located in our schools are open and operating. All transportation, […]

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Posted January 27, 2025

As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community. In the WRDSB, we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]

Coming Spring 2025 – Before and After School Program Registration

Posted January 21, 2025

Registration for Before and After School Programs operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will open in Spring 2025. The specific date will be announced when it is confirmed. Please note: If your child attends a third party operated program, please confirm the registration process and timeline with your child care provider. Share […]

January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day

Posted January 21, 2025

“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” – Lincoln Alexander January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has recognized his legacy. […]

Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 17, 2025

Sunday, January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in […]

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