Category: Learning

All the news around Learning at the WRDSB. Curricula, report cards, programs, registration, eLearning, libraries, and anything else to do with student learning.

Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund for Indigenous Students

Deadline: April 15, 2019 Amount: $2,500.00 Application Form: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/56420-Indspire Description of the Award Indspire is seeking exemplary Indigenous high schools leaders to apply for the 2019-2020 Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund (For Indigenous Students). This is a $2,500.00 renewable aware for students entering full-time studies in a first two-year college program or a first four-year undergraduate program […]

It’s time to register for Kindergarten

Posted January 14, 2019

Online registration is now open for Fall 2019 Starting kindergarten is an exciting time for children and families. For many, it’s the first school experience in their learning journey. At Waterloo Region District School Board, we want to assure families that their children will receive the best education for their child’s needs from kindergarten to […]

University Information Program (UIP) coming to Huron Heights SS

Posted September 25, 2018

Twenty-one Ontario universities will be visiting Huron Heights Secondary School (HHSS) on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. All Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) high school students will have the opportunity to select three different sessions followed by free time to talk with other university representatives. It is never too early […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 28

Posted September 23, 2018

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]

Night School for Semester 1 – Cancelled

Posted September 17, 2018

Due to low registration, our Night School program has been cancelled at both locations, Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHCI) and Galt Collegiate Institute (GCI) for Semester 1. Registration for Semester 2 will begin February 4, 2019.

2018-19 School Year Information Package is now online

Posted August 21, 2018

We’re excited to welcome you back to school on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Twitter and Instagram, and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay. Our online parent information package is now updated for the 2018-19 school year. Please take a few moments to review this […]

A real connection with real people – that’s learning

Posted July 9, 2018

Students from Eastwood Collegiate Institute knew they were onto something big – for themselves, their school and for 20 Indigenous students from Senator Allan Bird Memorial School in northern Saskatchewan – when they set out to organize a student exchange this past spring.

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

Posted June 21, 2018

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day (formerly known as National Aboriginal Day) […]

Digital Citizenship

What is Digital Citizenship? Digital citizenship refers to our online behaviours. A good digital citizen is someone who behaves appropriately and responsibly while using digital tools. Why is it important? Citizenship education is important for all students as it relates to all facets of life. We are citizens of many different communities, including those online, […]

Hillcrest PS welcomes educators from India

Posted June 2, 2018

On May 17, Hillcrest Public School welcomed three educators from India to learn about the Empower™ Reading Program. Hillcrest runs this reading program as part of the Special Education programming. WRDSB works in partnership with Sick Kids to bring this high quality reading intervention program to our community. Recently, these educators from India began teaching the Empower program […]

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