It’s Facebook Official
Posted May 20, 2016
We are excited to announce that we have joined Facebook, the most popular social media network!
Please take a few moments to visit our page, look around and LIKE us: facebook.com/wrdsb/
Come join us on Facebook!
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Schools
Pantherfest is coming!
Posted May 16, 2016
PantherFest is coming to Pioneer Park! The end of the school year will be here before we know it, and we are excited to celebrate with a fun family event we are calling PantherFest! Save the date! Wednesday June 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bring the family out for a pizza dinner and meet […]
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safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians
Posted May 12, 2016
As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of safeTALK? Recognize that […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Learning · Schools
Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!
Posted April 28, 2016
We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]
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Categories: Board · Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Community · Schools
The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!
Posted April 27, 2016
The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS
Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Schools
5 New Spin Bikes arrive at Pioneer Park
Posted April 26, 2016
When the call was put out for help to assemble our new Spark Bikes, 2 enthusiastic and capable grade 6 boys stepped up to the challenge. Together with Mr. Chiarelli (our VP), the boys spent the morning using their problem solving abilities to build these great new resources. The bikes will be deployed around the […]
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Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers
Posted April 21, 2016
Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary
PIC Family Event Fast Approaching!
Posted April 1, 2016
For the fifth year in a row, the WRDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and the Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is hosting their free annual family event for parents, guardians and the community! The theme for this year’s parent conference is Strengthening Family-School Relationships – Achieving Excellence and Well-being for all Students. REGISTER NOW! Date: […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Community · Schools
Safe, Caring & Inclusive School Surveys are Here!
Posted April 1, 2016
Safe, Caring & Inclusive School surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey for parents and guardians, captures perceptions from students, parents, and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment. Please take the […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Learning · Schools
PIZZA DAY Re-Scheduled
Posted March 29, 2016
Hey Panther families – IF you ordered and paid for Pizza on Thursday, March 24………… ……….it has been RE-SCHEDULED for this Friday, April 1st!