Update: Information Regarding Grades 3 & 6 EQAO Assessments

Posted May 22, 2015

We would like to provide families with an update to our previous letter indicating that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) would begin strike action on Monday, May 11, 2015. The strike action taken by ETFO across the province, and including here in the WRDSB, involves the withdrawal of administrative duties, including the administration […]

Ryan’s Law – Legislation re: Students with Asthma

Posted May 19, 2015

The following letter was sent home with all St. Andrew’s students on May 19. Ryan’s Law Letter

Update on Administration of Grades 3, 6 & 9 EQAO Assessments

Posted May 15, 2015

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) notified the WRDSB that they will not be sending the Grade 3 and 6 Reading, Writing and Mathematics assessment materials to any boards currently affected by labour action. As a result, no WRDSB students in Grades 3 and 6 will participate in the EQAO assessment this year, until […]

Paralympic Schools Week 2015 resources now available

Posted May 11, 2015

This message is on behalf of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. — OTTAWA – Feb. 26, 2015 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee, in partnership with Petro-Canada, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2015 edition of Paralympic Schools Week, which will be held nation-wide from May 4 to 8, 2015. All schools […]

Update: Job Action for Elementary Teachers on Monday, May 11

Posted May 8, 2015

Earlier this week we advised you that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) were in a legal strike position effective Monday May 11, 2015. This afternoon Sam Hammond, president of ETFO Ontario, formally confirmed that public Elementary Teachers in Ontario will begin phase one of job action on Monday.  Mr. Hammond indicated that extracurricular activities […]

The 2015-16 School Year Calendar is Here!

Posted May 8, 2015

The 2015-16 school year calendar has been approved by the Ministry of Education. The first day of school for the 2015-16 school year is September 8, 2015.

View the Calendars:

Elementary
Secondary – Semestered Schools
Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

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Spartan Show Case: All You Need Is Love – A Huge Success

Posted May 7, 2015

Congratulations to all students who performed and assisted with Spartan Show Case this evening.  And a huge big Spartan Cheer for all of the staff who helped to organize and coordinate the event!! Mrs. Fewster – You Rock!!  

Job Action for Elementary Teachers on Monday, May 11

Posted May 6, 2015

Job action announced by Waterloo Region District School Board elementary teachers. We would like to provide families with an update to our previous letter indicating that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will be in a legal strike position on Monday May 11, 2015. We can now inform you that ETFO will begin strike […]

Important Information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Posted May 1, 2015

FOOD RECALL WARNING: SLICED APPLES Today the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Food Recall Warning of sliced apples and products containing sliced apples from Sun Rich Fresh Food Incorporated. The recall applies to sliced apples and products containing sliced apples produced in the company’s Brampton, Ontario facility due to possible Listeria contamination. Please […]

School Climate Surveys Are Here!

Posted April 30, 2015

School climate surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey captures perceptions from students, parents and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment. Please take the opportunity to complete the Safe Caring […]

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