Harmony Workshops

Posted March 22, 2016

The WRDSB, in collaboration with the WCDSB, is bringing free Harmony Movement workshops to parents and caregivers of both boards. What is Harmony movement? “Harmony Movement provides interactive diversity and equity education programs that empower and inspire youth, educators and those in the social service sector to develop an equity lens, empathy, respect, and leadership skills as […]

Rainbow parenting sessions

Posted March 22, 2016

K-W Counselling and OK2BME are offering a series of four workshops regarding LGBTQ+ identified children and/or teens. The workshops are for individuals who are parenting or caring for LGBTQ+ children and teens.   Rainbow Parenting KWCounseling.

Are you looking for information in your first language?

Posted March 22, 2016

Are you looking for information in your first language?  The Ministry of Education provides many useful documents for parents in more than two dozen languages.  Please take a look here and share this link with other families who may find it helpful.  If English is your first language, you may also be interested in the […]

Budget Consultation Survey closes tomorrow

Posted March 11, 2016

Calling all students, parents and community members! Have a say in our budget process! Which funding priorities do you think the Board should consider for the 2016-17 school year, and beyond? Respond to the short 2016-17 Budget Consultation Survey to help us identify which areas are important to our WRDSB community. Please keep in mind: the WRDSB […]

Register now for the PIC and WRAPSC parent conference

Posted March 1, 2016

For the fifth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, guardians and the community! The theme for this year’s parent conference is Strengthening Family-School Relationships – Achieving Excellence and Well-being for all Students. REGISTER NOW! Date: […]

Arts Night at Mary Johnston

Posted February 22, 2016

Art has no Borders Please join us for Art’s Night at Mary Johnston Public School Thursday, April 28th, 2016 Who: Mary Johnston Public School’s Families and Friends What: – View artwork created by Mary Johnston students See, up close, a variety of art forms and pieces created by parents and friends from our own community […]

2016-17 Budget Consultation Survey

Posted February 12, 2016

Calling all students, parents and community members! Have a say in our budget process! Which funding priorities do you think the Board should consider for the 2016-17 school year, and beyond? Respond to the short 2016-17 Budget Consultation Survey to help us identify which areas are important to our WRDSB community. Please keep in mind: the WRDSB […]

2015 Director’s Annual Report

Posted February 11, 2016

The 2015 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ontario Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and achievements in learning […]

Addition of PA Day for 2015-16 School Year

Posted January 26, 2016

As a result of recent labour agreements, an additional Professional Activity Day (PA Day) has been added to the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar for both elementary and secondary students. Trustees approved Friday, February 26, 2016 as the additional PA Day, at the January Board Meeting. School administrators are presently reviewing school activities planned for February […]

Become Familiar with our Severe Weather Procedure

Posted January 13, 2016

As the cold weather arrives, it’s important for everyone to be familiar with our Severe Weather Conditions procedure. There are some changes to the procedure for the 2015-16 school year: Frigid Temperatures: Schools will NOT automatically be closed when temperatures reach -35C or colder with wind-chill. While buses will not operate, the decision to close schools […]

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