JF Carmichael PS Reopening on Wednesday, November 10

Posted November 9, 2021

JF Carmichael Public School will reopen on Wednesday, November 10. This includes the school day, Extended Day and Youth Development programs. On Sunday, the school experienced flooding in a number of classrooms, which Facility Services and contractors have been working to address. As a result of their hard work, our school is now able to […]

Laurentian VP Answers the Call of Duty as a Reservist

Posted November 9, 2021

As we sit in November 2021, March 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic feels so far away. Lockdowns loomed, toilet paper was scarce and no one was really sure where this crisis would take us. In this time of extraordinary uncertainty, Stephen Coe, vice-principal at Laurentian Public School, responded to the call of […]

J F Carmichael PS to Remain Closed for Tuesday, November 9

Posted November 8, 2021

J F Carmichael Public School will remain closed on Tuesday, November 9. This includes the school day, Extended Day and Youth Development programs. Please monitor the school website for updates. As you are aware, our school experienced flooding in a number of classrooms, which Facility Services and contractors have been working to address since Sunday. […]

Reviewing Our Library Collections

Posted November 8, 2021

We are committed to preparing our students for success in the world in which they will live and work. With this in mind, we must ensure that the learning and development of our students are guided and supported by up-to-date and relevant resources and supports. This includes the books that are available to them at […]

In Conversation with Students: An Interview with the Director of Education

Posted November 8, 2021

For Amelia and Vivian, two Grade 6 students from Empire Public School in Waterloo, it was an opportunity to ask the Director of Education their burning questions. For the Director of Education jeewan chanicka, it was an opportunity to hear directly from Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students, about what matters to them. This […]

JF Carmichael PS Closed for Monday, November 8

Posted November 7, 2021

JF Carmichael Public School will be closed on Monday, November 8. This includes the school day, Extended Day and Youth Development programs. Please monitor the school website for updates. Today, our school experienced flooding in a number of classrooms. Facility Services and contractors have been at the school throughout the day on Sunday, and are […]

An Attitude of Gratitude | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted November 3, 2021

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can all feel grateful by focusing on the positives in our lives, no matter how small they may seem. Research shows us that feeling grateful and expressing gratitude makes us happier, healthier, and more able to tolerate stress and tough situations. In other words, it increases […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Late Honourable William G. Davis

Posted November 1, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, November 4, 2021 for the memorial service of the Late Honourable William G. Davis, 18th Premier of Ontario, 1971 – 1985. William G. Davis passed away on August […]

Holocaust Education Week

Posted October 29, 2021

The first week of November is Holocaust Education Week (HEW), as recognized by Jewish Community organisations across Canada. Recognizing Holocaust Education Week is part of the Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) ongoing commitment to raising our collective consciousness and knowledge about the historical and contemporary experiences of systematically persecuted communities. From 1933-1945, the Nazi […]

November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted October 26, 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

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