Ed Centre Staff Gain a New Perspective on Familiar Territory
Ed Centre Staff Gain a New Perspective on Familiar Territory Staff at the Education Centre gained a new perspective on familiar territory on May 9 as they
School Councils: Dedicated to Supporting Students
School Councils: Dedicated to Supporting Students School Councils in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) play an integral role, as they provide the direct voice and
Our Schools, Their Journey
Our Schools, Their Journey Before we bid farewell to our Class of 2019, we asked graduates from all sixteen of our secondary schools and our alternative
WRDSB Conference Helps Students Find Their Voice
WRDSB Conference Helps Students Find Their Voice For two months, secondary students across our district worked hard developing their ideas to increase student engagement in their schools.
Student Film Takes Centre Stage at the Charlies
Student Film Takes Centre Stage at the Charlies Student filmmakers from across Waterloo Region came together for the 48th annual Charlie Awards Film Festival, hosted at the
Cooking Up French Language Skills at Elizabeth Ziegler
Cooking Up French Language Skills at Elizabeth Ziegler The smell of freshly baked cookies and the sound of French music was in the air at Elizabeth Ziegler
Learning from the Land at the WRDSB
Learning from the Land at the WRDSB Students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) aren’t confining their learning to the classroom, thanks to Land
Students Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Kitchener Market
WRDSB Prioritizes Equity and Diversity in the Workplace The sun was shining bright as students from Eastwood Collegiate Institute transformed the Kitchener Market into a learning space for all on Friday, June
WRDSB Prioritizes Equity and Diversity in the Workplace
WRDSB Prioritizes Equity and Diversity in the Workplace In April 2019, the WRDSB launched the Workforce Census in order to gain detailed insight as to the cultural, social and demographic makeup of
Award Recognizes Superintendent’s Contribution and Dedication to Education
Award Recognizes Superintendent’s Contribution and Dedication to Education Sitting in her office adorned with memories from her career at the Waterloo Region District School Board, Coordinating
Students Bring the Bookshelf to the Hallway at Southwood
Students Bring the Bookshelf to the Hallway at Southwood At first glance, it may look like a bookshelf in a library, but it’s actually a hallway at
A Teacher’s Personal Path to Reconciliation
A Teacher’s Personal Path to Reconciliation In 2019, students in Ed Piva’s Grade 8 class at Linwood Public School studied The Secret Path, learning about the
Howard Robertson Plants the Roots of Community in Kinzie Park
Howard Robertson Plants the Roots of Community in Kinzie Park The morning sun shone brightly over Kinzie Park in Kitchener in September, as students from Howard
Educating the Educators: Indigenizing Music Education
Educating the Educators: Indigenizing Music Education The eyes of educators and community members alike were glued to Niki Kazemzadeh, an elementary music teacher at Millen Woods
KCI Students Working to Address Period Poverty
KCI Students Working to Address Period Poverty One in ten girls in Sub-Saharan Africa will miss school because she does not have a way to manage her
Every School. Every Day. Period.
Every School. Every Day. Period. Waterloo Region District School Board is taking on period poverty in every school. Period poverty exists in 88 percent of secondary schools
Students climb the ladder of success at the WRDSB
Students climb the ladder of success at the WRDSB We believe that for our students, the ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the
A New Home for the Mavericks at Janet Metcalfe PS
A New Home for the Mavericks at Janet Metcalfe PS The official opening of Janet Metcalfe PS brought together students, staff, families and special guests to celebrate
Students Speak Up at VOICES Conference
Students Speak Up at VOICES Conference The VOICES Conference brought students from all sixteen of our secondary schools, and our U-Turn program together to brainstorm ideas
Half Century of Outdoor Education in the WRDSB
Half Century of Outdoor Education in the WRDSB In 2019, we celebrated 50 years of Outdoor education in the WRDSB. It began in a single
Students Live Proud at 9th annual GSA Conference
Students Live Proud at 9th annual GSA Conference Decked out in pink shirts for #PinkShirtDay, students, educators and community partners from across Waterloo Region packed into
Kicking Off Pride Week at WCI
Kicking Off Pride Week at WCI The raising of the Pride Flag signalled the beginning of Pride Week at Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI) on Monday, June 3,
Classic Car Show Inspires Tech Students at Glenview Park
Classic Car Show Inspires Tech Students at Glenview Park Revving engines and shining chrome overwhelmed the senses at Glenview Park Secondary School in Cambridge in May, as
$100,000 Loran Scholarship for Cameron Heights Student
$100,000 Loran Scholarship for Cameron Heights Student We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Meena Waseem, a Grade 12 student from Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Students Showcase Their Skills At Provincial Competition
Students Showcase Their Skills At Provincial Competition Students from the Waterloo Region District School Board brought home one silver and two gold medals from the Skills Ontario
Continuous Improvement; A Continuous Journey
Continuous Improvement; A Continuous Journey Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) assessment results for reading, writing and mathematics show continuous improvement since the implementation of the board’s strategic plan in 2016, according
Students Build Interest in Engineering at Centennial
Students Build Interest in Engineering at Centennial Students were teaching students at Centennial Public School in Waterloo on Friday, November 22, as University of Waterloo (UW) engineering
Collaboration is Key for Math Class at Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Collaboration is Key for Math Class at Waterloo Collegiate Institute At 8:15 am the bell rings, and students begin to file into class, signalling the beginning of