Waterloo-Oxford DSS Appassionata Choir Performs at Zion United Church

Our own Appassionata Choir of 50 talented Waterloo-Oxford singers gave a beautiful performance at Zion United Church on Sunday, April 3, 2016. The choir, conducted by teacher Ms Susan Millar-Idsinga, sang: “Agnus Dei”, “The Journey” and “Lift Thine Eyes to the Mountains” to an appreciative audience. appassionata

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PIC Family Event Fast Approaching!

For the fifth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, guardians and the community! The theme for this year’s parent conference is Strengthening Family-School Relationships – Achieving Excellence and Well-being for all Students. REGISTER NOW! Date: […]

Safe, Caring & Inclusive School Surveys are Here!

Safe, Caring & Inclusive School surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey for parents and guardians, captures perceptions from students, parents, and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment. Please take the […]

Minister of Education Visits Waterloo-Oxford DSS

Ontario Minister of Education, Liz Sandals, visited Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School on Tuesday, March 29 to share details about the Ontario Student Grant program which ensures financial aid for post-secondary education for students from low-income families. Thanks to students from Miss Jackson’s TV Studio class who interviewed Minister Sandals about the Ontario Student Grant program and its implementation.IMG_20160329_095009

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Literacy Test Update

On Thursday, March 31st, the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test will be written. Students writing this graduation requirement test have been given letters indicating where they are to write on this day. The test begins at 8:20 a.m. and ends at 11:25a.m. On the morning of the Literacy Test, alpha lists by last name will […]

School CLOSED Thursday, March 24, 2016

All Buses Cancelled, All Schools Closed
· Due to current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled and all schools are CLOSED. All evening rental permits are cancelled.
· All Extended Day Childcare Programs are CLOSED
· The Education Centre is open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.

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