News & Announcements

2018-19 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted May 29, 2018

The 2018-19 School Year Calendar is now available.

Family Survey

Posted May 24, 2018

Welcome to the 2017-18 Family Survey. Take the Survey We would like to hear from you! Parents and guardians are important partners as we work to provide safe, caring and inclusive places for students to learn and succeed. The survey will remain open until June 28, 2018 at 4pm. Your answers will remain anonymous and […]

Flying the Pride flag to celebrate diversity and inclusion

Posted May 22, 2018

June is nationally recognized as pride month in Canada. Many institutions and organizations fly the Pride flag as a celebration of diversity. During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. We believe that our schools are safe spaces for everyone that walks […]

Native Studies Class Indigenous Celebration

Posted May 19, 2018

Waterloo-Oxford’s Native Studies class held an indigenous celebration as part of their course on Thursday, May 17. The celebration commenced with smudging, then students enjoyed fresh fry bread baked by their teacher, Ms Parker, as they shared stories and friendship around a fire. Everyone appreciated the celebration as part of the Native Studies course and all they are learning during the semester.

WODSS Hosts Girls Soccer Tournament

Posted May 11, 2018

The W-O Girls Soccer team hosted a great tournament Friday, May 11 on their home field with schools from around the region competing. Congrats to the team on their 3 – 0 win over Eastwood and 3 – 2 victory over Elmira. A wonderful team effort by all players throughout the day with lots of terrific soccer.

W-O Student Wins Legacy Scholarship

Posted May 11, 2018

Congratulations to Cecilia Weber on winning the St. Jerome’s University Legacy Scholarship award for 2018! Cecilia’s scholarship award is for $5,000 for her first year of studies at St. Jerome’s University. The Legacy Scholarship Program was established to provide exemplary students with meaningful financial assistance for their pursuit of post-secondary education. Recipients of a Legacy scholarship will be leaders who create footprints, citizens who pay tribute to others, and individuals who enjoy fellowship with other members of the community. Waterloo-Oxford is proud of CC, her contributions and success!

W-O Chamber Choir Performs at Centre in the Square!

Posted May 9, 2018

terloo-Oxford Chamber Choir was the Guest Choir at the 31st Annual Kodaly Choral Festival held at Centre in the Square on Tuesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 9, 2018. As the guest performing artists, the Chamber Choir impressed a full-house at evenings that celebrated a 490 voice choir comprised of students from 23 elementary schools. Way to Go W-O Chamber Choir!

Happy Support Staff Appreciation Day

Posted May 9, 2018

At Waterloo Region District School Board we believe that all of our staff play an important role in supporting students’ confidence and success. May 9th marks Support Staff Appreciation Day. This is a day in which we celebrate the skills, commitment and dedication of our educational support staff in helping create bright futures for our students. […]

Children’s Mental Health Week

Posted May 7, 2018

May 7 – 13th marks Children’s Mental Health Week across Ontario. This is an important week where we are able to bring awareness to the prevalence of mental health issues and the need to support our kids’ mental health. Wear It Wednesday To show support and raise awareness of children’s mental health, the Canadian Mental Health […]

WODSS Hosts Spring Concert: Fanfare 2018

Posted May 7, 2018

Waterloo-Oxford hosted a fantastic evening of music on Thursday, May 3 featuring talented performances by: Junior and Senior Band, Appassionata, Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Men’s Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Pipes and Drums, and Stage Band. Great work by all performers for an appreciative audience!

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