Wednesday, November 2 is Take Our Kids to Work Day

Wednesday, November 2 is Take Our Kids to Work 2022: You Belong Here! The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is excited to once again support this initiative by encouraging grade 9 students to participate. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to see if their employer is taking part in Take Our Kids to Work Day […]

Assistive Technology – Training for Families in November 2022

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]

October 27 is Dress Purple Day

Tomorrow, October 27, is Dress Purple Day. On this day, Children’s Aids Societies across Ontario encourage individuals and communities to show solidarity for vulnerable children, youth and families by wearing something purple. This is to remind those facing challenges that they are not alone, and there are resources and support available. This campaign also plays […]

October 24-28 is Media Literacy Week

This week, October 24-28, is Media Literacy Week. This annual event promotes digital media literacy across the country. Many schools, museums, libraries and community groups host events and activities throughout the week. Why it’s important We have more information available at our fingertips than ever before, and it’s important to be mindful of how we […]

Canadian Down Syndrome Week: October 23-29

This week, October 23-29, is Canadian Down Syndrome Week. This campaign celebrates and showcases the abilities of people with Down syndrome. It also aims to educate, raise public awareness and advocate for acceptance and inclusion. What is Down syndrome? When a person is born with Down syndrome, it means they have an extra copy of […]

Grad Photo Booking is Now Open

Grad photos will take place at W-O starting on Monday, November 14th and will wrap up on Thursday, November 17th. These spots will fill up quickly so please reserve your time soon. There is a $30 sitting fee, and proofs will be emailed directly to you afterwards. A black gown and sash will be provided, […]

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