Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Posted November 18, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to fostering and supporting a school culture that is respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all students. Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week We’re recognizing Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 17 to […]

Week of November 17 – Reminders and Updates

Posted November 17, 2024

Hello Franklin Families. We hope your weekend is going well. Here are your weekly reminders and updates. Reminders: 1. If you are planning to volunteer at some point in the year, please remember to get a vulnerable record sector check via the police department. 2. If you were not here for Picture Day, the make-up […]

November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted November 12, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children.  Lunch and Learn Sessions […]

WRDSB Remembers and Reflects on Remembrance Day

Posted November 11, 2024

Today is Remembrance Day, a day of solemn reflection and gratitude. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) honours those who have served during times of war, conflict, and peace. We honour all Canadians who have served and are serving to protect our country. This includes the sacrifices of many communities who have supported us […]

Week of November 10th, 2024 – Reminders and Updates

Posted November 10, 2024

Hello Franklin Families. We hope your weekend is going well. Here are your weekly reminders and updates as we get closer to mid-November.Reminders: 1. If you are planning to volunteer at some point in the year, please remember to get a vulnerable record sector check via the police department. 2. Here are final technology learning […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Death of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair

Posted November 5, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be flying the Canadian flag at half-mast to mark the loss of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, who passed away on November 4, 2024. A former member of Canada’s Senate, Justice Sinclair was a leading legal scholar, one of Canada’s first Indigenous judges […]

Holocaust Education Week

Posted November 4, 2024

Holocaust Education Week (HEW) is recognised the first week of November, this year running from November 4 to 10. In 2024, HEW falls at an incredibly difficult moment for the Jewish community. The content shared during this week may be triggering for some staff and students. However, acknowledging HEW aligns with the Waterloo Region District […]

November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week

Posted November 4, 2024

November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]

Week of November 3rd, 2024 – Reminders and Updates

Posted November 3, 2024

Hello Franklin Families. We hope your weekend is going well. Here are your weekly reminders. and updates. Reminders: 1. If you are planning to volunteer at some point in the year, please remember to get a criminal and vulnerable sector check via the police department. 2. Here are final technology learning opportunities:Part One: Reading and […]

WRDSB shares 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan outcomes

Posted October 31, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education so that identity and social location no longer predict outcomes for students. The 2023-2024 school year was the second year of implementation of the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). The BIEP is what supports the implementation and achievement of the Strategic Plan. […]

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