Jump Rope for Heart at Westvale Public School

Posted May 1, 2024

Westvale Public School is pleased to announce that we will be taking part in Jump Rope for Heart this year. Our school is jumping on Friday May 10, 2024. This is a unique program combining physical and cardiovascular health education while raising funds to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation. As in previous years, the […]

Welcome to Kindergarten 2024!

Posted May 1, 2024

Tomorrow is Literacy Night!

Posted May 1, 2024

Thank you to all the parents who have signed up for tomorrow evening’s Literacy Night.  If you have not signed up, there is still room.   Primary teachers will be explaining structured literacy and how literacy instruction is changing.    We will begin with an overview of Structured Literacy in the Library at 6 pm […]

May 1st is National Principal’s Day

Posted May 1, 2024

May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day The Waterloo Region District School Board is grateful for the leadership our Principals and Vice-Principals provide each and every day. National Principal’s Day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and the extended community. The impact of Principals and Vice-Principals extends beyond […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2024

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month 2024

Posted May 1, 2024

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]

A Message from the Minister of Education to Ontario Parents

Posted April 29, 2024

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, has prepared messages to Ontario families and caregivers about the Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct to restrict cellphones and vapes in schools. View this letter as a PDF: English Letter French Letter Letter from the Minister of Education Dear parents, For the first time in […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 26, 2024

April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. We remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. Flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be […]

Tonight is the Science Fair and Invention Convention!

Posted April 25, 2024

Doors by the gym  will open at 6:20 pm for students to set up and be ready for the judges. Visitors are invited to view the projects from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The Science Fair Judges will begin asking questions to students about their projects at 6:30 pm. It is an opportunity for the children […]

May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted April 24, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children.  Lunch and Learn Sessions […]

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