Week of April 13th – Reminders and Updates

Posted April 13, 2025

Dear Families/Guardians of Franklin Falcons, Thank you to those who were able to attend the School Council meeting this past week. As always, a productive meeting, with some fun dialogue and good discussion. Here are your reminders and updates. Reminders: 1. No school on Friday April 18th (this coming Friday) and Monday April 21st due […]

Exploring Pathways Through Experiential Opportunities

Posted April 11, 2025

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we believe in the power of experiential learning to transform students’ educational journeys, and the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program is the perfect vehicle for this type of learning. Students in the SHSM program from Grand River Collegiate Institute, Eastwood Collegiate Institute and Forest Heights Collegiate […]

April 9 is the International Day of Pink

Posted April 8, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by […]

World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month

Posted April 1, 2025

This April, across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) we are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Acceptance Month. World Autism Awareness Day In 2007, the United Nations designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. The goal of this day is to increase autism awareness and acceptance around the world. In the […]

WRDSB Celebrates Sikh Heritage Month 2025

Posted April 1, 2025

April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. More than 500,000 Sikh people live in Canada, the second-largest Sikh population in the world. Celebrated in Ontario since 2013 and across Canada since 2019, this month recognizes the significant contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to the social, economic, political and cultural fabric of the country. WRDSB […]

Week of March 30th – Reminders and Updates

Posted March 31, 2025

Dear Families/Guardians of Franklin Falcons, Here are your reminders and updates. Reminders: 1. Family Night is coming up quickly. See School-Day for details. 2. Kindergarten registration is still open…..a School-Day message with more details will be forwarded. 3. March 31st is a PD Day. There is no school for students this coming Monday. 4. Popcorn order pick-ups […]

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility

Posted March 31, 2025

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate: Two spirit people Transgender people Gender nonconforming people Nonbinary people It is also a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Trans-identifying people face ongoing pressure to change or conform in order to validate their […]

WRDSB Student Trustee Collects Books in Support of Expanded Literacy Education

Posted March 27, 2025

Feiyang Luo created a book drive to help inmates access the world through books. The Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHCI) student and Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Student Trustee for the 2024-25 school year, set up this drive so inmates could access educational materials, including books. In 2022, he partnered with fellow students and […]

April Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted March 26, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (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 […]

The Collaborative Nature of Music

Posted March 25, 2025

Music can be many things. It can be emotive, transformative, and expressive. In addition to all of these qualities, when it comes to our schools, music is also collaborative. In partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Music and the Penderecki String Quartet, students from Eastwood, Grand River, and Waterloo Collegiate Institutes attended a two-day […]

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