Calling French Teachers: ApplytoEducation Job Fair on May 20
Posted May 13, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to be taking part in an upcoming ApplytoEducation virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, May 20, with a focus on French teachers. If you are launching your career as a French Teacher, or if you are qualified to teach French and are looking for new teaching roles, […]
Read more about Calling French Teachers: ApplytoEducation Job Fair on May 20 »
Community Use of Schools and Rentals Update
Posted May 11, 2021
As we have shared over the past year, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) uses a five-phase approach within the province’s framework for reopening to reopen our board facilities: Phase 1: support the opening of Essential Service Childcare Centres Phase 2: support our Licenced Child Care Centres and Summer Camp at sites with Purpose Built […]
Read more about Community Use of Schools and Rentals Update »
Diversity and Inclusion ApplytoEducation Virtual Job Fair on May 13
Posted May 11, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to be taking part in an upcoming ApplytoEducation virtual Job Fair on Thursday, May 13, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. The WRDSB is dedicated to supporting our students by working to ensure that each of them feels represented in the staff who are working […]
Read more about Diversity and Inclusion ApplytoEducation Virtual Job Fair on May 13 »
2020-2021 Yearbook Cover Designs Needed!
Posted May 10, 2021
Good Monday morning! Trish Wilbur, a parent here at Preston PS, has once again volunteered to organize a yearbook for us! As part of her work, we want …. a) Students to create a cover! – Draw/colour on a piece of white paper (8.5×11) and submit the cover design to: https://forms.gle/TLE4RmDtnKuVumGn7 Send the covers to us […]
Read more about 2020-2021 Yearbook Cover Designs Needed! »
WRDSB Student Census Extension
Posted May 6, 2021
Thank you to all our students and families who completed the WRDSB 2021 Student Census. The information you provided will help guide us to strengthen programs and learning environments to meet the diverse needs of all students and families. For parents/guardians of a child who is in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 who still have […]
Read more about WRDSB Student Census Extension »
Speech and Hearing Month Learning Opportunity for Caregivers
Posted May 6, 2021
Each May, Speech and Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the work of WRDSB Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) do in helping our students to communicate and engage in learning. These staff address a broad range of communication challenges impacting everyday life for our students, and […]
Read more about Speech and Hearing Month Learning Opportunity for Caregivers »
Supporting Dental Health for Students
Posted May 5, 2021
In partnership with Region of Waterloo Public Health, we want to help highlight the benefits of flossing, brushing, and routine dentist check-ups for our students and their families. Below, you’ll find a selection of resources to help you prioritize oral health in your family. Information for Families Brush-Off Challenge Challenge your children and other family […]
Read more about Supporting Dental Health for Students »
More Time to Decide: September 2021
Posted May 4, 2021
Families and students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will have more time to make their decision regarding virtual or in-person learning for September 2021, as the result of further direction and an announcement today from Minister of Education Stephen Lecce. Minister Lecce announced that parents, caregivers and students will not be asked […]
Read more about More Time to Decide: September 2021 »
Teen Mental Health Virtual Event – May 26
Posted May 4, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH) are proud to announce a virtual event: Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Well-being of Teens & What Do They Need To Do Well? This opportunity will focus on how we can support our teenage children in the time of COVID-19, […]
Read more about Teen Mental Health Virtual Event – May 26 »
COVID Testing Available this Saturday May 8
Posted May 4, 2021
COVID-19 testing in Ontario schools – Phase 2 COVID-19 testing available for students and their family members on Saturday, May 8, 2021 To ensure that our school remains safe for all to learn and work in, we have partnered with LifeLabs, Canada’s largest medical laboratory, to provide free COVID-19 testing for all students and their […]
Read more about COVID Testing Available this Saturday May 8 »