New Pilot Funding Initiative for Schools

Posted March 23, 2015

The Waterloo Region District school board has partnered with My Class Needs, a not-for-profit foundation associated with Curriculum Services Canada, to offer a unique opportunity to support classroom teachers in securing additional resources to support student learning, well-being and achievement. The program provides grants for materials/services up to a maximum of $750 per class. To qualify, […]

Adding parent email information

Posted March 12, 2015

Please go to https://secure.wrdsb.ca/subscribe/ to include your email address onto our data system. Alternatively go to the link at the bottom of this page.

February 20 – All Schools are Closed & Buses Cancelled

Posted February 20, 2015

Due to frigid temperatures, all schools are closed today and all buses are cancelled. All Extended Day Programs are also closed. The Education Centre remains open for those who can safely arrive to work.

When do Schools Close Due to Weather?

Posted February 19, 2015

Our procedure for severe weather  provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.

Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.

The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.

How do we communicate cancellations or closures?

Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.

Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.

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Extreme weather conditions

Posted February 12, 2015

Please make sure to listen to radio broadcasts for possible school closures. Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for our Waterloo Region today. In addition, it is expected to be extremely cold over the long weekend, so Region of Waterloo Public Health & Emergency Services has specified in the media release (below) that […]

Transportation for 2015-2016

Posted January 16, 2015

Transportation Eligibility All schools are requested to post the following message on their school website and in any other form of electronic communication (i.e., School-Day, Synrevoice). Starting on Monday, February 2, 2015 the Transportation Eligibility data base for the 2015-2016 school year will be accessible. Parents and students will be able to enter their address […]

Transportation Eligibility

Posted January 16, 2015

Starting on Monday, February 2, 2015 the Transportation Eligibility data base for the 2015-2016 school year will be accessible. Parents and students will be able to enter their address to see whether they are eligible for Transportation in September 2015. To find your Transportation Eligibility for the 2015-2016 school year, please follow the instructions below; […]

Strong Start volunteers

Posted January 14, 2015

We are looking for volunteers to work on literacy with our struggling students. If you would like to volunteer and commit to giving us a regular planned time and help support our children please contact us as soon as possible. Thank you, you will be helping struggling readers succeed.

Kindergarten registration for September 2015

Posted January 12, 2015

Junior Kindergarten Eligibility Any child who was born in 2011 and lives in the catchment area of the school is eligible to attend Junior Kindergarten. Senior Kindergarten Eligibility Any child who was born in 2010 and has not attended Junior Kindergarten and lives in the catchment area of the school is eligible to attend Senior […]

Volunteer for the school council

Posted December 11, 2014

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are looking for volunteers to help with our Nutrition 4 Learning program between 11:10-11:40am during first nutrition break.  Duties:  providing snacks for students in the front hall by the office. If you are able to help with the program please contact our Nutrition program coordinator via e-mail at [ mailto:kristinabrijlall@hotmail.com ]kristinabrijlall@hotmail.com  or leave your […]

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