Holocaust Remembrance Day
Posted January 26, 2024
As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the WRDSB is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]
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Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 7
Posted January 24, 2024
Wednesday, February 7 is Winter Walk Day! This initiative is hosted by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). In case of inclement weather, the alternate date is Wednesday, February 14. Walking, biking and wheeling to and from school are great for the environment. They […]
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Elementary Families: Public Health Vaccine Clinics
Posted January 22, 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 Vaccinations for Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 Appointments are available from Region of Waterloo Public Health for elementary […]
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Week of January 21, 2024 – Reminders and Updates
Posted January 21, 2024
Hello Everyone. We hope your children enjoyed their day off on Friday. Here are your reminders and updates. Reminders: 1. Families can now register their child(ren) for Kindergarten and Before and After School Programs for the 2024-25 school year. Please remember that the more accurate these numbers, and all of our numbers are, the less […]
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January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day
Posted January 19, 2024
“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” – Lincoln Alexander January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has recognized Alexander’s legacy. […]
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Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day
Posted January 18, 2024
Friday, January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in […]
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January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day
Posted January 17, 2024
January 17 is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada. Working as a Swedish diplomat in Budapest during the Second World War, Raoul Wallenberg risked his own life to save the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jewish people from the Holocaust. In 1985, the Government of Canada named Mr. Wallenberg its first honourary citizen. In […]
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Kindergarten Registration is Now Open for Fall 2024
Posted January 16, 2024
Starting January 15, families can register their child(ren) for: Kindergarten Before and After School Programs Join us at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in Fall 2024! We are dedicated to ensuring that your children receive an education supporting their full potential from kindergarten to graduation. Our commitment includes: Providing a welcoming, secure, respectful, […]
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Week of January 14th – Reminders and Updates
Posted January 14, 2024
Dear Franklin Families and Guardians, We hope your weekend is going well. Before our reminders and updates for this coming week, we wanted to do a quick reminder on the Ontario School Screener (https://www.ontario.ca/self-assessment/) which is on the board website. This is the time of year, where many illnesses occur and we need to work […]
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Saturday, January 13 – International and Indigenous Language Programs and Rental Cancellations
Posted January 12, 2024
Due to the forecasted weather conditions and the special weather statement that is in effect for Waterloo region on Saturday, January 13, 2024: All Elementary in-person International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are cancelled All remote Secondary International and Indigenous Languages Program classes are still operating All school rentals are cancelled Organizers will receive an […]