Smart Waterloo Region Youth Forum
Posted January 4, 2019
An exciting youth-focused event is coming up, and Smart Waterloo Region needs your help to make it a success. On January 12th the Smart Waterloo Region team will host a Youth Forum at RIM Park. Co-created with the Smart Cities Innovation Council: Youth Unite Here (SCIC YUH) – a group of local youth representatives, the forum will be […]
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French Immersion registration begins January 7, 2019
Posted January 3, 2019
Families of children entering Grade 1 in the fall of 2019 can register for French Immersion beginning January 7. Visit our French Immersion website to learn more about our program or to register your child.
Holiday greetings from the WRDSB
Posted December 21, 2018
As we look back at the incredible year we have shared, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the remarkable contributions of every staff member, the accomplishments of our 64,000 students, their families and our community of Waterloo region. I hope that 2019 will be a year filled with energy and enthusiasm as […]
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
Posted December 6, 2018
Today, December 6, is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. To mark the day, flags at our buildings will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset. On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we remember the 14 female engineering students who were murdered at l’École […]
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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week at Floradale P.S.
Posted November 23, 2018
In an ongoing effort to create a welcoming learning environment for all, Floradale’s Safe Caring and Inclusive Schools team prepared lessons, events, and activities to promote Canada’s nation-wide Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (November 19 to 23). On Monday November 19, Mrs. Corrine Lichty and her registered therapy horse, Cruz hosted an assembly to set […]
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Nominations for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence are now open
Posted November 23, 2018
Do you want to recognize a teacher or educator for their commitment to education and dedication to students? Now is your chance; nominations for the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence are now open. You can nominate a teacher or educator in three categories: The Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence honours outstanding and innovative […]
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NEW: Before and After School Program Available at Floradale:
Posted November 21, 2018
We offer a fee-based Before and After School Program for our students in JK – Gr.2. These programs are led by Early Childhood Educators out of our classrooms and other spaces in our schools. All programs offer flexible registration and nutritional snacks. Programs are offered from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, PD […]
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Recognizing International Transgender Day of Remembrance
Posted November 20, 2018
The Waterloo Region District School Board would like to extend support to our transgender students, parents/families, and staff in honour of International Transgender Day of Remembrance and Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. We are committed to providing safe, inclusive and caring learning environments for each and every one of our students. Our incredible staff work […]
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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 18-24
Posted November 19, 2018
We are committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for all students – each and every one. Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week runs from November 18 to 24, 2018. This week is an opportunity for us all to reinforce clear and positive messages that bullying is not acceptable in our schools […]
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Wanted: student art to celebrate winter
Posted November 16, 2018
This December we are selling winter greeting cards featuring student artwork – and we need your help. We’re looking for student artists to capture the beauty of the winter season and help support our Waterloo Education Foundation (WEFI). Students, proud parents, and educators are asked to submit original student artwork (JK-12) via Twitter and Instagram […]