Week of April 28th – Reminders and Updates

Posted April 28, 2024

Good morning Franklin Families. Here are your reminders and updates as we enter May in a few days.Reminders: 1. Next PD Day is Friday May 31st. On this day, there is no school for students. 2. Next, and last Council meeting of the year is on the third Thursday in May, May 16th. See School-Day […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 26, 2024

April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. We remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. Flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be […]

May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted April 24, 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 […]

Director chanicka Joins SpeakUp! International Inc. as a Podcast Guest

Posted April 23, 2024

Director jeewan chanicka was recently featured as a special guest on the SpeakUP! International Inc. podcast. jeewan chanicka’s Blueprint for Inclusive Academic Excellence and Community Empowerment In the podcast, Director chanicka shares his insights about: Complexities of promoting culturally responsive leadership Moving beyond resiliency to creating conditions for students to thrive Importance of prioritizing marginalized […]

April 22 is Earth Day

Posted April 22, 2024

Today, April 22, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) celebrates Earth Day. Every year more than a billion people recognize Earth Day around the world. It is a day of action to change human behaviour and create global, national, and local policy changes. The environmental stewardship we are challenged to uphold every Earth Day […]

Week of April 21, 2024 – Reminders and Updates

Posted April 21, 2024

Hello Franklin Families. Thank you to those who were able to attend the School Council meeting this past week. On that note, we are truly grateful for all of our volunteers as many hands make many things possible, e.g.,Strong Start, Nutrition for Learning, School Council initiatives, etc. Here are your reminders and updates.Reminders: 1. The […]

Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted April 16, 2024

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bobbie Chatha as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective April 29, 2024. Bobbie’s career spans over two decades, marked by progressive leadership roles and a deep commitment to fostering a culture of Human Rights and Equity within the educational landscape. Before joining the Waterloo […]

Week of April 14th, 2024 – Reminders and Updates

Posted April 14, 2024

Hello Franklin Families, Thank you to those who were able to attend Family Night. We hope you had a lovely evening. Here are your reminders and updates. Reminders: 1. The Board’s Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday April 15th starting at 7 pm. https://www.youtube.com/c/WRDSBVideo/live 2. School Council Meeting on Thursday at 6:30 pm. Hope […]

WRDSB Student Nominates Director chanicka for Day of Pink award

Posted April 11, 2024

In a deserving recognition of community leadership, Director chanicka was presented with the 2024 Day of Pink – Visibility Award at the International Day of Pink Gala in Toronto. This award recognizes outstanding community leaders who have done work to advance the human rights, culture, community, history, heritage, and art of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada […]

Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2024

Posted April 10, 2024

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

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