Board appoints new Cambridge trustee
Posted June 7, 2017
At a special meeting of the board tonight, Waterloo Region District School Board trustees chose Courtney Waterfall, a Cambridge resident, as its newest member.
Trustees voted Waterfall to office as trustee for Cambridge and North Dumfries after Trustee Andrea Mitchell retired in March. Trustee Waterfall will serve on the board until the end of the current board term in 2018.
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We asked. You answered. A review of community feedback during budget
Posted June 7, 2017
Waterloo Region District School Board continues to work hard with students, staff, parents and caregivers, and community partners, to ensure education and student success is a partnership. This is why we called on you to participate in our annual budget survey, from February 21 to March 10, and provide input on the funding priorities and […]
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Help Support the Clair Hills Community Association!
Posted June 6, 2017
Below is a link to a special fund raiser being organized by the Clair Hills Community Association . . . on Thursday June 29th at Boston Pizza. Lots of family-friendly things to do, and great food too! Boston Pizza Flyer-CHCA June 29th 2017_TS
Exciting First Week of June at VH!
Posted June 4, 2017
As we enter this first full week of June, we look forward to the many exciting events that are upcoming. Here is a summary: Monday June 5 – the students from UW Engineering are here for their 2nd Consultation time with our classes / students. We look forward to the creative designs for our Outdoor […]
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Awesome Work VH Math Club!
Posted June 4, 2017
Throughout 2017, grade 6 and 7 math enthusiasts gathered weekly in the library to collaborate with others over complex math problems. In March, these 24 students wrote the Mathematica Centrum contest. Ten Grade 6 students wrote the Pythagoras contest. Honorable mention goes to Jay who was the top winner at our school with a […]
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Suspicious Person Concern in our Community
Posted June 1, 2017
Attention Parents: Last evening we had a suspicious person concern in the area of Butternut Ave and Columbia Forest Blvd. Please be aware that this letter was posted on School Day today, and all classes have been asked to post the letter through their regular communication methods, and on their social media accounts. Please […]
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Tomorrow is a PD Day for Elementary Students
Posted June 1, 2017
Tomorrow is a Professional Development (PD) day for elementary students. Our secondary schools are open as normal. Extended Day Programs are open for students enrolled in the program. Below is a summary of how elementary teachers and staff will spend their day. Teachers Elementary teachers will be working on assessments and completing report cards. Designated […]
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Pride flag to fly at all WRDSB locations during June
Posted May 31, 2017
During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, parents/caregivers and community members identify as members of the Rainbow (or LGBTQ+) community.
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Provincial funding to provide renewal, program improvements
Posted May 29, 2017
Our vision to innovate tomorrow by educating today received a boost this month. As part of the 2017-18 Pupil Accommodation Grant – School Renewal Allocation, provided by the Ministry of Education, to address the cost of repairing and renovating schools and infrastructure, Waterloo Region District School Board will receive approximately $9.8 million.
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Grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments begin May 23, grade 9 assessments on June 5
Posted May 19, 2017
Beginning Tuesday, May 23, grade 3 and 6 students will begin EQAO assessments of reading, writing and mathematics. Grade 9 students will complete their assessment of mathematics, beginning on Monday, June 5. Please check with your individual school for exact assessment dates.
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