Update on ETFO work-to-rule
Posted November 26, 2019
Start of job action by Waterloo elementary teachers, occasional teachers and Designated Early Childhood Educators: The Elementary Teachers ‘ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will begin labour action in public schools across Ontario on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. We know that as parents and caregivers, it is important for you to know how this situation may […]
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High school information nights for Grade 8 students and families
Posted November 18, 2019
Over the next couple of months, our high schools will be hosting Grade 8 Information Nights for students and their families. These information sessions will focus on Grade 8 students’ transition to high school, including the course selection process, in-school student supports, extracurricular activities and more. Please be sure to check out the information session […]
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Final Report and Recommendations Now Available
Posted November 15, 2019
Thank you to the many school communities who participated in the year-long Southwest Kitchener Secondary Boundary Study by getting engaged, offering feedback and attending consultation meetings. Your feedback helped shape the discourse of the nine working group meetings and the many options that were developed and reviewed. The final recommendation is not a perfect solution […]
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ETFO announces work-to-rule will begin November 26
Posted November 14, 2019
This morning, the Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that it will begin work-to-rule strike action on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. At this time, we do not have any details on what the work-to-rule will look like in the Waterloo Region District School Board. ETFO announced that its actions will target school board administrative […]
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November 11: All evening rental permits are cancelled
Posted November 11, 2019
Due to the current weather information and anticipated forecast, all evening rental permits have been cancelled. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date.
Friday, November 15, 2019 is a PD Day – no school for students
Posted November 8, 2019
Friday, November 15, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but all board operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for staff on the PD Day will be on School Improvement […]
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The WRDSB Marks Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
Posted October 23, 2019
On Thursday, October 24, we mark Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, a day for us to take a moment and recognize the commitment, hard work and passion of our Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs). Every morning, more than 550 educators work to support the learning and care of 8,400 students in […]
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Friday, October 25, 2019 is a PD Day – no school for students
Posted October 19, 2019
Friday, October 25, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, but all board operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus for the day across all our schools will be reflecting on our […]
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Vehicle Accident by Queensmount PS
Posted October 18, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians, We are writing to inform you of an accident that happened today on the corner of Westmount Road and Queen Street. This accident happened after the entry bell this morning. None of our students were involved in the accident. Police and emergency services have been managing the scene and are […]
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SCHOOL COUNCIL this WEDNESDAY NIGHT!!
Posted October 7, 2019
We would like to invite all parents and guardians out to our first School Council meeting, this Wednesday, October 9 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Queensmount. Hope to see you all there!