Anti-Racism: Equity Resources for the WRDSB Community

In our message shared last week, the WRDSB recognized the need to action our commitment to confronting anti-Black racism in[…]

Creating safe spaces – today and every day

October 11 is National Coming Out Day, a day to celebrate coming out and to raise awareness about the LGBTQ+[…]

Learning and Listening for Black History Month

The audience listened intently as African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) students and staff described their lived experiences in a[…]

February is Black History Month

While the contributions from members of the Black community should be celebrated throughout the year, Black History Month is a[…]

Rick Hansen Barrier Buster Event

Today, we celebrated a big achievement in accessibility and inclusivity in our schools with the unveiling of a new portable wheelchair[…]

Committed to student belonging on Halloween, and every day.

Halloween is just around the corner and this day that can be filled with excitement for many children. Halloween is[…]

Parent resources for Pride conversations

For the month of June, all WRDSB schools and the education centre are flying the Pride flag. Below are some[…]

Pride flag to fly at all WRDSB locations during June

During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, parents/caregivers and community members identify as members of the Rainbow (or LGBTQ+) community.

We’re joined by more than 200 #WRDSB staff and students at this year’s #GSAconference at @bingemans. It’s been an incredible honour to partner with @kwcounselling for 7 years for a day of learning, growth and acceptance. #OK2BME2017 #lgbtq #OK2BME #prideineducation

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“I avoided telling the hockey community.” Brock McGillis shares his story with Laurentian PS students, staff

More than 400 students and staff gathered in the gymnasium at Laurentian Public School to hear Brock McGillis, former Ontario Hockey League player and now public speaker, share his story about his life as a gay, professional hockey player.

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WRDSB Raises Pride Flag in Remembrance of Orlando Victims

This afternoon, staff at our Education Centre gathered as we raised the Pride Flag and had a moment’s silence to[…]

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