well-being Archives

2025-2028 Mental Health and Addictions Strategic Plan

Each school board is required to develop a Three-Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy to address the priorities and needs[…]

Posted June 25, 2025

The annual Tinman Triathlon at Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS) brought together over 200 students and volunteers from schools across[…]

Posted June 20, 2025

The weather is warming up in Waterloo Region, and all across North America. Please note how we are responding to[…]

Posted May 27, 2025

We know that recent news of confirmed cases of measles in Waterloo Region District School Board school communities may be[…]

Posted May 14, 2025

The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey opens on May 20 for Grade 4-12 students. The Safe, Caring and[…]

Posted May 7, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring our schools are safe, caring and inclusive spaces for[…]

Posted May 6, 2025

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental[…]

Posted April 30, 2025

By Lauren, a student at Huron Heights Secondary School Wellness and mental health have always been important to me, so[…]

Posted April 25, 2025

Parents and caregivers are invited to take part in Empowered Families, Thriving Youth. It’s an event that will share expert[…]

Posted March 18, 2025

The Ministry of Education recognizes the importance of student well-being as a requirement for academic achievement. The WRDSB Mental Health[…]