Feeding the Need in Cambridge

Posted May 7, 2020

Dina Rehanek is not one to be discouraged when presented with a problem. When Rehanek, an assistant in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Health, Safety and Security Department, first heard local Food Banks needed food, she felt compelled to help. With the help of her husband and two children, they created Feed the […]

Introducing #WRDSBGivesBack

Posted May 7, 2020

We have watched with full hearts as our community comes together, supporting those in need as our region responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us are finding ways to give back to the communities where we work and live. We want to share these uplifting stories. We are introducing #WRDSBGivesBack. This campaign will highlight […]

Supporting our Community Beyond Learning

Posted March 28, 2020

In the past few weeks, we have witnessed our community coming together as our region responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) remains committed to ensuring that our students, staff, families and community members have access to the resources and supplies they need during this time. Staff are taking inventory of […]

Open House for New West Waterloo Elementary School

Posted March 5, 2015

The Waterloo Region District School Board and Ventin Group architects have completed the site plan and design for the new elementary school in the Vista Hills area of west Waterloo (to be located at 314 Sweet Gale Street and Lady Slipper Drive), and are ready to share the design with the school community. We invite […]

Sunnyside PS welcomes new Canadians to their mother’s group

Posted January 19, 2015

At Sunnyside Public School, it’s not unusual to hear students speaking in many languages as they move throughout their day, both in class and out, to support their learning. In the last few years, this phenomenon has spread to include a multilingual approach with families as well. On January 15, Sunnyside PS hosted their second […]

Academia Do Bacalhau of Kitchener

Deadline: August 31, 2013 Amount: $1500 Website: http://academiadobacalhaudekitchener.ca/ Description of the Award: The Academia Do Bacalhau of Kitchener offers two post-secondary education scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each. Scholarships will be awarded to one male and one female applicant who have met or exceeded the criteria as decided by a panel of judges. Applicants […]

Optimist Club of New Dundee $1500 Youth Appreciation Scholarship

Deadline: May 25, 2018 Amount: $1500 Application: New Dundee Optimist Club Scholarship Application Website: http://www.newdundeeoptimists.ca/ Purpose of the Award To recognize a student whose volunteer commitment over and above that required within the school curriculum has benefited others in the school or community. (This award is not marks-based and focuses on youth who have volunteered their […]

NRSI Environmental Initiative Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2018 Amount:$1000.00 Sponsorship information and application form: NRSI Environmental Initiative Scholarship Application Form Description of award The NRSI Environmental Initiative Scholarship offers one $1000.00 award to a student in the Waterloo Region District School Board or Waterloo District Catholic School Board who has displayed academic commitment during his/her years of secondary school and […]

Kinsmen Club of Kitchener-Waterloo Community Scholarship

Deadline: May 29 Application Form: Kinsmen Club of K-W Application Form Website: www.kinclubs.ca Sponsor Information K-W Kinsmen Club 99 Ottawa Street South Kitchener, ON N2G 3S8 Canadian Headquarters Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs of Canada 1920 Hal Rogers Drive PO Box KIN Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6 Toll Free Phone: 1-800-742-5546 Fax: 1-519-650-1091 Email: kinhq@kinclubs.ca Description of […]

East Indian Ladies Club Award

Deadline: June 21 Amount: $100 Application Form: East Indian Ladies Club Award Application Sponsor Information Dr. S. Kaur 557 Paradise Crescent Waterloo, ON N2T 2J8 Description of the Award This award is given to a worthy and deserving grade 12 graduating female student who is continuing in post-secondary education. Requirements Scholastic achievement of at least […]