Resources to Help Those Experiencing Family Violence

Posted October 7, 2020

Supporting our students and their families goes beyond their learning – we want all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to know there are resources available to help them cope with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, 1 in 3 Canadians is […]

WRDSB Celebrates World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 5, 2020

Today, October 5, is World Teachers’ Day. A day we acknowledge our educators’ dedication and passion, show our appreciation and recognize the unprecedented journey our teachers and educators have been on since March. This morning, our 64,000 students across Waterloo Region started their school day excited and ready to learn, but it looks and feels […]

Terry Fox Run Days – we ran October 1st and 2nd

Posted October 2, 2020

We are very excited to announce that we participated in our annual Terry Fox Run this year! It looked a little bit different, but the spirit of the event was certainly the same! This year, we held our run over two days – this gave students multiple opportunities to get outside and “run for Terry”. […]

Do Your Part: Daily Screening for Students and Families

Posted October 2, 2020

We’ve all got a role to play in keeping our students and school communities safe from COVID-19. Here in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), parents and caregivers have a responsibility to complete the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 school screening before sending their children to school – each and every day. Accessing this tool […]

COVID screening tool – updated as of Oct. 1st

Posted October 2, 2020

As of October 1, a few updates to the testing guidelines for children have been made.  The main update is adjusting the type and number of symptoms needed for a child to stay home for a period of time and seek medical advice. Our guidelines continue to evolve as we learn more about COVID-19, how it […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30

Posted September 25, 2020

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. We invite students, staff and families to wear orange, whether it is a […]

Accessing Mental Health Resources: For Students and Families

Posted September 25, 2020

As we return to our schools, it’s important that we remain focused on supporting our mental health and well-being. We know that these are stressful times for our students and their families and we want to highlight the resources available to help. If you are worried about your child’s or your own well-being or mental […]

Orange Shirt Day – Wed., Sept. 30th

Posted September 25, 2020

Wed. Sept. 30th is Orange Shirt Day! Please consider sending your child to school in an orange shirt as a way to honour and recognize this day.  See below for more information about why we, at the WRDSB, support and promote Orange Shirt Day. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as […]

Terry Fox Run Days – October 1st and 2nd

Posted September 25, 2020

We are very excited to announce that we will still be participating in our annual Terry Fox Run this year. It will look a little bit different, but the spirit of the event will certainly be the same! This year, we will be holding our run over two days – this will give students multiple […]

Return to School – Part 4

Posted September 25, 2020

Good morning parents, guardians and adults of our awesome Smithson Lions! We are now several days into having all of our students in the building, and we are so thrilled with how well everyone is doing with the new routines, protocols and safety guidelines. Thank you once again for all of your hard work in […]

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