Supporting Every Student in the Move to Distance Learning | WRDSB 2020 Champions
Posted December 15, 2020
“Ikigai” is a Japanese concept for finding one’s purpose and reason for being, and for Kimiko Shibata, it is the driving force behind her work supporting student learning as an English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Literacy Development (ELD), Itinerant Resource Teacher, with a current focus on Elementary Distance Learning. It began as […]
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Secondary Students: Requesting a Mode of Learning Change for Quadmester 3 and 4
Posted December 14, 2020
We are asking families of secondary students who want to change their child’s mode of learning (in-person to distance learning or vice versa), to do so by Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Only those who wish to change the mode of learning should fill out this form. If you complete this form and then change your […]
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Around the Clock Support Schools Can Count On | WRDSB 2020 Champions
Posted December 11, 2020
Whenever we experience a turbulent or uncertain time, we look for someone to ground us, steer, and guide us as we stay on course. For the WRDSB, Bill Lemon has been the guiding force that has helped us navigate welcoming our students back safely and managing Covid-19. Lemon, superintendent of student achievement and well-being, in […]
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Gift of Love – Thank You!
Posted December 11, 2020
Thank you to everyone who so generously donated to our Gift of Love fundraiser for the Wilmot Family Resource Centre this year. This will make a huge difference for people in our community during these trying times. Best wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season!
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Finding Hope in Art at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute | WRDSB 2020 Champions
Posted December 9, 2020
Student artwork continues to brighten the lives of the community thanks to the efforts of Melanie Kloet, art teacher at Forest Heights Collegiate Institute (FHCI) in Kitchener. In the earliest days of the pandemic and emergency school closures, Kloet was focused on how to help those hardest hit. She developed a plan to safely share […]
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Gift of Love – Update
Posted December 7, 2020
Hello W-O!
We are thrilled to announce that as of this morning, our amazing community has raised over $2,800 for the Wilmot Family Resource Centre Holiday Hamper Program.
Thank you to all of our families who have been able to support this initiative for those in our community who need a little extra help this year.
Our goal is $3,500 and the final day to donate is tomorrow, December 8th. You can donate online on School Day (under the Service tab) For anyone wishing a tax receipt for donations over $50, please send in a cheque with your student payable to WEFI (Waterloo Education Foundation Inc). All cheques can be dropped off to room 504 (SAC).
Thank you for your generous support.
