We are saddened to hear and see the devastating situation unfolding in Eastern Europe. We cannot imagine the fear the people of #Ukraine are experiencing right now. Our hearts are with Ukraine, and our Ukrainian students and community members here in Waterloo Region. 💙💛
Today is the inaugural #WRDSB Black Brilliance Day! To celebrate we’re hosting our annual Black Brilliance Conference – an opportunity for all Black students to stand boldly, proudly and unapologetically in their African ancestry and Black identities. https://t.co/B1FUnoSHPE
February & Forever. Celebrating Black History today and everyday.
If you are interested in join the WCI Black Student Association the Google classroom code: sak6zmd & follow on Instagram @wci_bsa
Stay tuned to learn more & get involved
#BlackHistoryMonth#BlackHistory365
BREAKING: @WCIinfo teacher Ashley McCarl-Palmer wins the 2021 @CAPhys Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics (Ontario).
Ashley is recognized for her passion and innovation in teaching physics and her commitment to collaboration with other teachers. 👏🏾👏🏽👏🏼👏🏿
Did you hear?! 👂🏽 #WRDSB students ages 12 and older, who live in Waterloo Region, are NOW ELIGIBLE for the #COVID19 vaccine! 🎉
You can pre-register on the @ROWPublicHealth website: https://t.co/I2ZBYcfJZe
IMPORTANT 2021-22 UPDATE
Parents/caregivers: we have extended the deadline to June 2 at 4pm to request Remote Learning (learning from home) for the 2021-22 school year. Please read all the information carefully as this decision is for the entire year. https://t.co/7ejPaRS6WG
We are looking for a new Director of Education and we want YOU to have a voice in that process. Take this short survey so we can gather your thoughts.
As announced in January, our current Director of Education, John Bryant, is retiring at the end of June. https://t.co/bKs2yo23GE
IMPORTANT 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION
#WRDSB parents/caregivers: please review this information as you make the important decision about the mode of learning for your child(ren) for September. Please remember that this decision is for the entire year. https://t.co/TAqHwcMFyq
Happy Administrative Professionals day to all of our folks who make the school office go, especially in these remote learning days. They still go to school even during the closure to make sure our WCI ship stays afloat.
We have officially launched our first board-wide #WRDSB Student Census. From April 19 to 30, students in Grades 4 to 12 students will complete the census during class time to help us better understand our student population.
For more information, visit https://t.co/0cstjJeK3M.
[NEW] To help our students and families prepare for remote learning starting on April 19, we have important information for all #WRDSB students, including details for special education students, child care and device deployment.
Please read carefully! https://t.co/XV1EAUynil
On Monday, April 19, we are launching our first-ever Student Census. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about the students we support and help us identify differences and gaps in our students’ experiences and outcomes based on their diverse needs. https://t.co/aI8KxnUxeR
[IMPORTANT] As #COVID19 cases continue to rise in #Ontario, we want to prepare our students, staff and families for all possible learning scenarios as we head into the April long weekend. These are precautionary measures only.
Please read full details: https://t.co/sHUZKa13Pd
Are you a #WRDSB high school student looking to be a Student Trustee? Rowan and Tristan are ending their term and we need two students to take on the role.
Like policy and governance? Want to rep student voice at our Board table? If yes, this is for you! https://t.co/TskG6Ek2hl
Starting in September 2021, #WRDSB Grade 9 students will be taking a single #math course. De-streaming will address and eliminate the gap in outcomes and opportunities between students in applied-level courses compared to those in academic-level courses. https://t.co/Sb1vm6frBJ
Recent updates to the #Ontario School Screening Tool has created some confusion regarding the return to school process for families who choose not to have their child tested for #COVID19.
We hope this information clarifies the return to school process: https://t.co/0d8wiIy5cx