WRDSB flags remain at half-mast to honour Muslim family
Posted June 9, 2021
On May 31, we shared with our community that we were lowering our flags to half-mast for 215 hours of observance for the 215 Indigenous children whose bodies were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, and all Indigenous children, families and communities who have been impacted. Our flags were to be […]
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Updated Screening Guidance for the Recently Vaccinated
Posted June 8, 2021
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has updated the Ontario School Screening Tool to reflect updated guidance for individuals who have recently (within 48 hours) received a COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 school and child care screening tool, provides guidance for students, staff and essential visitors prior to completing their screening. […]
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Islamophobic Tragedy in London, Ontario
Posted June 8, 2021
Yesterday, we learned about the targeted killing of a Muslim family, leaving four dead and one survivor, a nine-year-old boy with serious injuries, in London, Ontario. This was a planned, premeditated act motivated by hate and Islamophobia. This horrific act has impacted thousands of students, staff, families and community members who are part of the […]
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Grad Sign Drive Thru
Posted June 8, 2021
Attention All W-O Grads! Please join us on June 24th from 12-4 pm in the back parking lot of the school to celebrate your success! Grad signs will be available for pickup, and staff will be present in an effort to recognize your incredible achievements! More details will follow pending Covid guidelines in place on […]
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Get to Know the Indigenous Education Branch
Posted June 7, 2021
Last week, we announced the new Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department. This week, we are profiling the first of three branches within the department: the Indigenous Education Branch. Indigenous Education Branch The work of the Indigenous Education Branch is guided by the Calls to Action identified within the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report. We […]
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Reflecting and Connecting | Caring/Coping/Connecting
Posted June 7, 2021
The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how to use reflection as a means of strengthening feelings of hope. Reflecting can also help us feel more connected, as we have not navigated these difficult times alone. We did so with our friends, our families, our classmates, our pets, our neighbours, our country and our entire […]
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