Cougar Chronicles — Principals’ Report

Dear families and caregivers: Progress reports were sent home today. Please take a look over the report and connect with your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns.  Please note that Picture Retake Day will happen on November 27th in the afternoon.  This week we will host our popular Community Closet event on Wednesday. […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to fostering and supporting a school culture that is respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all students. Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week We’re recognizing Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 17 to […]

November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

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 […]

WRDSB Remembers and Reflects on Remembrance Day

Today is Remembrance Day, a day of solemn reflection and gratitude. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) honours those who have served during times of war, conflict, and peace. We honour all Canadians who have served and are serving to protect our country. This includes the sacrifices of many communities who have supported us […]

Cougar Chronicles — Principals’ Report

Dear families and caregivers: As we approach Remembrance Day tomorrow, a day of solemn reflection and gratitude, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will honour those who have served during times of war, conflict, and peace. We are grateful for their service. We will take this opportunity to increase learning and awareness of our […]

Cougar Chronicles

Dear families and caregivers: We are happy to share that all of our Individual Educational Plans have been delivered by October 31st. Last week we could feel the energy and excitement of our children celebrating either Halloween, Diwali, or both! Our school most definitely felt the energy of the many festivities going on. This November […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Death of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be flying the Canadian flag at half-mast to mark the loss of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, who passed away on November 4, 2024. A former member of Canada’s Senate, Justice Sinclair was a leading legal scholar, one of Canada’s first Indigenous judges […]

Holocaust Education Week

Holocaust Education Week (HEW) is recognised the first week of November, this year running from November 4 to 10. In 2024, HEW falls at an incredibly difficult moment for the Jewish community. The content shared during this week may be triggering for some staff and students. However, acknowledging HEW aligns with the Waterloo Region District […]

November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week

November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]

WRDSB shares 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan outcomes

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education so that identity and social location no longer predict outcomes for students. The 2023-2024 school year was the second year of implementation of the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). The BIEP is what supports the implementation and achievement of the Strategic Plan. […]

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