Opening on May 20: Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey

Posted May 14, 2025

The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey opens on May 20 for Grade 4-12 students. The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey The WRDSB wants to better understand the areas of child development that contribute to students’ well-being, health and school success. The SCIS survey asks students about their thoughts, feelings and experiences […]

Coming Soon: Before & After School Programs Registration

Posted May 12, 2025

Registration for WRDSB Before and After School Programs Opens Starting June 16! At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we’re proud to offer high-quality Before & After School Programs that support children from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6. Before and After School Programs in the WRDSB Whether your child is starting school or continuing […]

Cougar Chronicles – Principal’s Report

Posted May 11, 2025

Dear families and caregivers: Happy Mother’s Day to all of our JFC mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and caregivers. We appreciate you and the work you do to raise kind and caring children. We hope you feel appreciated and loved today.  This week our grades 1s and 2s will be headed to the Schneider Haus on Monday. […]

May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted May 8, 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 […]

Coming in Mid May: Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey

Posted May 7, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring our schools are safe, caring and inclusive spaces for everyone. To make sure we are achieving this goal, we will be asking all students in Grades 4 to 12 to complete our Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. This will take place from […]

Marking Mental Health Week in the WRDSB

Posted May 6, 2025

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. Mental Health Week in the WRDSB This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is […]

Education Week 2025

Posted May 5, 2025

This week is Education Week in Ontario. Recognized during the first week of May each year, Education Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate student achievement and teaching excellence in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Guided by our Strategic Plan and Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP), this year for Education Week, the […]

Cougar Chronicles (Principals’ Report)

Posted May 4, 2025

Dear families and caregivers: It was heartwarming to see so many of you at our Knowledge Fair this past week. I know the children and our staff were very proud of their work and it was wonderful to be able to celebrate their learning. This week we will welcome our new Kindergarten students at our […]

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Unlock Your Potential

Posted May 2, 2025

Students from Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute in the Specialized High Skills Major (SHSM) program had the opportunity to venture offsite and tour a local manufacturing facility to engage in experiential learning. Throughout the day, students took part in widget making with a robotic arm, running simulators, viewed a probing demonstration and had their resumes reviewed […]

Recognizing Youth Week with Free Programming Across the Region

Posted May 1, 2025

Join us in celebrating you(th)! Throughout the month of May, municipalities and non-profit organizations in the Region of Waterloo will be hosting a variety of free events and activities for young people. As one of the largest organizations supporting youth in our community, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to share opportunities […]

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