June Final Assessments & Evaluations Info and Schedule

Posted April 23, 2024

FOR A COMPREHENSIVE, DETAILED OVERVIEW OF OUR FINAL ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE!

During the pandemic, great strides were made to adapt assessment and evaluation practices to meet student needs. The return to a 70/30 split is an opportunity to take stock of what we have learned and refine these practices in service of fair and reliable evaluation of student learning aligned with Growing Success.  With regard to the 30% final evaluation, teachers have the flexibility to provide a variety of methods for students to demonstrate their growth, and confirm their learning.  

The 30% final evaluation component should include product and non-product demonstrations of learning, such as conferences, exit interviews, performances, portfolios, demonstrations, projects and exams.  Exams should be used selectively, in combination with other methods of assessment, and in consideration of the demonstrations of learning that have already taken place throughout the semester. It is important to note that when working with the end in mind, teachers have flexibility in what evidence they will use to determine a final grade.

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April 22 is Earth Day

Posted April 22, 2024

Today, April 22, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) celebrates Earth Day. Every year more than a billion people recognize Earth Day around the world. It is a day of action to change human behaviour and create global, national, and local policy changes. The environmental stewardship we are challenged to uphold every Earth Day […]

Immunization Clinics and Reporting Information

Posted April 19, 2024

Dear Parent/Caregiver,
The Immunization Suspension dates are fast approaching this is a reminder to update your student’s vaccination and report the vaccination to public health as soon as you can.
PLEASE NOTE –  that all vaccinations and reporting of vaccinations must be received by Public Health before Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. or your student will be suspended from school starting Wednesday, May 1.  
See below for instructions on how to make appointments for vaccines or to update your vaccination records.

∙Book a vaccine appointment Appointments are available for any student who needs to catch up on their routine vaccines at Public Health clinics. Families can also contact their healthcare provider or a walk-in clinic for vaccine availability.

∙Report your child’s vaccines to Public Health It is the parent/legal guardian’s responsibility to report their child’s vaccines to Public Health if they received their vaccines from a health care provider. All they need is a copy of their child’s vaccination record from their health care provider and their child’s health card number (if applicable). Watch this video for instructions on how to report.

For any family with questions or needing help:

∙Visit Region of Waterloo Public Health to learn more about school and child care vaccinations

∙Call Region of Waterloo Public Health at 519-575-4400, (TTY) call 519-575-4608. Interpreters are available in over 150 languages.

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Announcing a New Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-being

Posted April 16, 2024

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bobbie Chatha as a new Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being, effective April 29, 2024. Bobbie’s career spans over two decades, marked by progressive leadership roles and a deep commitment to fostering a culture of Human Rights and Equity within the educational landscape. Before joining the Waterloo […]

Public Health Vaccine Clinics for Students in Grades 9 to 12

Posted April 16, 2024

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 The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires families and caregivers to ensure their children receive specific vaccinations. The […]

SPECIAL ATTENTION: OSSLT Session 2 Test  April 16 – Important Information

Posted April 15, 2024

OSSLT Session 2 Test  April 16 – Important Information 

On  Tuesday, April 16th, all eligible Grade 10 students and anyone still needing this graduation requirement will be writing the Second Session of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).  Students will need to bring their WRDSB-issued Chromebook to write this test.  Please remind your student to charge their Chromebooks this evening so the Chromebook is fully charged and ready for the OSSLT.

  • Test Day: Tuesday, April 16
  • Location: Period A  Grade 10 Homeroom class or the Library for students in grade 11 or 12 homerooms
  • Start Time: 8:20 
Helpful Links:

OSSLT Tips

OSSLT Practice Test

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WRDSB Student Nominates Director chanicka for Day of Pink award

Posted April 11, 2024

In a deserving recognition of community leadership, Director chanicka was presented with the 2024 Day of Pink – Visibility Award at the International Day of Pink Gala in Toronto. This award recognizes outstanding community leaders who have done work to advance the human rights, culture, community, history, heritage, and art of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Canada […]

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