Now Available: School Results for the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey
Posted September 27, 2024
All school boards in Ontario are required to seek feedback from students using school climate surveys. The Education Act states these should occur at least once every two years. The WRDSB uses the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) as our Safe Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. The MDI is a voluntary, self-reporting questionnaire. It […]
Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety
Posted September 25, 2024
The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity—safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in the […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30
Posted September 24, 2024
On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]
Please Park Responsibly
Posted September 24, 2024
Dear Elgin Street Families, We encourage all families who are in our “walk zone” to walk, bike or scooter to school. Parking is quite limited close to the school and our parking lot is reserved for staff. If you are driving and dropping students off, please refer to the following map that outlines safe and […]
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School Newsletter
Posted September 23, 2024
Dear Elgin Street Families, It is hard to believe that we are already into week four of our school year! Our Eagles have been busy doing lots of learning both inside and outside of the school. We have been so fortunate to have many sunny days where our classes have been able to get outside […]
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Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day
Posted September 17, 2024
Today is Information Technology Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their […]
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Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee
Posted September 16, 2024
Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]
Terry Fox School Run
Posted September 16, 2024
Elgin Street Public School is getting ready for the 2024 Terry Fox School Run! We’re super excited to take part in this annual tradition that supports cancer research while building school spirit. Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/ElginStreetPSCambridge #terryfoxschoolrun #nomatterwhat @theterryfoxfoundation
School Day is Fixed
Posted September 16, 2024
Dear Elgin Street Families, For families that became unlinked from School Day, you have received your new Secure Match Key on a yellow paper last week. Please be sure to relink to School Day as soon as possible because there is important information that is being shared that needs to be completed by guardians. Please […]
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Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day
Posted September 10, 2024
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health challenges touch many in our schools and in our community. As part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to make our […]