Movie Night coming soon………………

Posted February 28, 2017

MovieNight is quickly approaching, please see that attached flyer for more information!  

Register now for the annual PIC and WRAPSC conference

Posted February 27, 2017

For the sixth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, caregivers and the community. The theme for this year’s parent conference is Empowering Students with Parent Engagement. The conference will start with keynote speakers Royan Lee, a teacher, consultant […]

Water Main Repaired

Posted February 23, 2017

The water main has been repaired and full water service has been restored to the school. The school will be open tomorrow (Friday) and Extended Day programs will operate as usual.

Water Main Break

Posted February 23, 2017

February 23, 2017 The water supply at Franklin has been temporarily shut off due to a damaged water main. We will have a temporary water supply connected shortly, and power has not been interrupted. All classes and Extended Day programs will continue as normal. Pedestrian Traffic at the front of the school may be affected […]

2017-18 Annual Budget Survey

Posted February 21, 2017

Calling all students, parents and community members. Have a say in our budget process. Which funding priorities do you think the Board should consider for the 2017-18 school year, and beyond? Respond to the short 2017-18 Annual Budget Survey below to help us identify which areas are important to our WRDSB community. Please keep in mind: […]

Director’s #WeAreWRDSB Town Hall

Posted February 10, 2017

We’re throwing the doors of the Education Centre wide open for the first ever Director’s Town Hall meeting. We’re inviting students, parents, staff and community members to our headquarters for the opportunity to take look at the big picture for public education in our region and to talk directly with education leaders in our district. […]

Director responds to recent terror attack in Quebec

Posted January 31, 2017

On Monday morning, Canadians woke to news of an attack on a mosque in Quebec City that left six people dead, and several others wounded. The Prime Minister called the attack an “act of terror against Canada and all Canadians.” This deplorable act will have an effect on the thousands of students, parents and staff we […]

Innovating tomorrow by educating today

Posted January 30, 2017

In November, we asked our community to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about. Over the last year, a big team of dedicated and passionate people in Waterloo region worked together to set a new direction for our public schools with a new strategic plan. […]

Rescheduled meeting for Ministry’s well-being strategy

Posted January 27, 2017

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/caregivers to participate in an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Ministry of Education on a very important topic – student well-being. Student well-being is one of four connected goals in the province’s renewed vision for education – Achieving Excellence. Students with a sense of well-being thrive and […]

PD Day – Friday, January 27, 2017 (Elementary)

Posted January 26, 2017

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day tomorrow – Friday, January 27, 2017. There will be no school for WRDSB elementary students only. Teachers Elementary teachers will participate in assessment, evaluation and lesson planning. Educational Assistants (EAs) / Child and Youth Workers (CYWs) EAs and CYWs will attend centrally-run training at […]

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