Magnet School Accept or Decline

Posted February 6, 2017

If your Gator received an acceptance to a Magnet Program for Grade 9 (Fast Forward, IB or Arts) today is the deadline for you to let the individual high schools know your decision.  Please contact them directly.  

High School Course Selections for Grade 8 Students

Posted February 3, 2017

High School course selection begins shortly. Here is a short overview of what students will be doing to prepare for making their selections: During the week of Feb 6-10th each grade 8 class will have a review session with their guidance counselor, where they will review the course options they have, heading into grade 9. […]

Director responds to recent terror attack in Quebec

Posted January 31, 2017

On Monday morning, Canadians woke to news of an attack on a mosque in Quebec City that left six people dead, and several others wounded. The Prime Minister called the attack an “act of terror against Canada and all Canadians.” This deplorable act will have an effect on the thousands of students, parents and staff we […]

Innovating tomorrow by educating today

Posted January 30, 2017

In November, we asked our community to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about. Over the last year, a big team of dedicated and passionate people in Waterloo region worked together to set a new direction for our public schools with a new strategic plan. […]

Music Updates

Posted January 27, 2017

Tues. Jan. 31, 7:30AM – The grade 8 band and orchestra resumes it’s regular rehearsal schedule this week (Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30AM).  We have lots of exciting new music to prepare for our spring performances. Grade 7 students will learn about their extra-curricular instrumental ensembles this week with sign ups starting soon.  More information to […]

Out of Boundary Requests

Posted January 27, 2017

A reminder that if you are requesting an out of boundary request for High School for September 2017 the forms are due January 30.  Please contact Mr. Gleeson at Stanley Park if you have questions.  

Rescheduled meeting for Ministry’s well-being strategy

Posted January 27, 2017

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/caregivers to participate in an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Ministry of Education on a very important topic – student well-being. Student well-being is one of four connected goals in the province’s renewed vision for education – Achieving Excellence. Students with a sense of well-being thrive and […]

PD Day – Friday, January 27, 2017 (Elementary)

Posted January 26, 2017

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day tomorrow – Friday, January 27, 2017. There will be no school for WRDSB elementary students only. Teachers Elementary teachers will participate in assessment, evaluation and lesson planning. Educational Assistants (EAs) / Child and Youth Workers (CYWs) EAs and CYWs will attend centrally-run training at […]

Supporting mental health initiatives with Bell Let’s Talk Day

Posted January 25, 2017

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and we are encouraging our entire WRDSB community to participate with us. Back in 2011, Bell started a campaign leveraging the popularity of social media. Over the years, it has grown to be internationally recognized with more than $79 million being donated to Canadian mental health initiatives and organizations. Participating […]

Camp Walden Presentation Tonight 6:30

Posted January 24, 2017

A reminder that tonight in the Stanley Park gym at 6:30 there will be a representative from Camp Walden to share details of our grade 8 camp trip for this June.  All grade 8 graduates and their families are welcome to attend.  Mr. Gleeson along with a few staff will be here to answer questions […]

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