Kindergarten Registration is Now Open for Fall 2024

Posted January 15, 2024

Starting January 15, families can register their child(ren) for: Kindergarten Before and After School Programs Join us at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in Fall 2024! We are dedicated to ensuring that your children receive an education supporting their full potential from kindergarten to graduation. Our commitment includes: Providing a welcoming, secure, respectful, […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Posted November 18, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to fostering and supporting a school culture that is respectful and prioritizes the inclusion of all. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety and well-being of all students. Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week We’re recognizing Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 17 to […]

Principal’s Peek – Ms Miranda’s Weekly Updates

Posted November 17, 2024

Dear families and caregivers: Another week here at Blair Rd where we have lots to be grateful for. Our Art pieces for the community event Unsilent Night are starting to be finalized and they look stunning! We can’t wait to share this beautiful community event with you. Have a wonderful week, Ms. Carolina Miranda Picture […]

November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted November 12, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children.  Lunch and Learn Sessions […]

WRDSB Remembers and Reflects on Remembrance Day

Posted November 11, 2024

Today is Remembrance Day, a day of solemn reflection and gratitude. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) honours those who have served during times of war, conflict, and peace. We honour all Canadians who have served and are serving to protect our country. This includes the sacrifices of many communities who have supported us […]

Principal’s Peek – Ms Miranda’s Weekly Updates

Posted November 10, 2024

Dear families and caregivers: I hope you had a quiet and replenishing weekend and enjoyed the cool weather with a warm drink or a warm blanket! We had a quiet week last week, and our school is beginning to settle into routines, as well as working towards some exciting things! We are so pleased to […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Death of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair

Posted November 5, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be flying the Canadian flag at half-mast to mark the loss of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, who passed away on November 4, 2024. A former member of Canada’s Senate, Justice Sinclair was a leading legal scholar, one of Canada’s first Indigenous judges […]

Holocaust Education Week

Posted November 4, 2024

Holocaust Education Week (HEW) is recognised the first week of November, this year running from November 4 to 10. In 2024, HEW falls at an incredibly difficult moment for the Jewish community. The content shared during this week may be triggering for some staff and students. However, acknowledging HEW aligns with the Waterloo Region District […]

November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week

Posted November 4, 2024

November 3-9 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. This week aims to: Raise awareness about treaty rights and responsibilities Build understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples It was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in 2016. What Is A Treaty? Treaties are the legally binding agreements that set out […]

Principal’s Peek – Ms Miranda’s Weekly Updates

Posted November 3, 2024

Dear families and caregivers: I am happy to share that all of our Individual Educational Plans have been delivered by October 31st. Thank you so much for your patience as we worked through the reorg in October, which has set us back. Our Plans of Care have also finally been updated with all the new […]

WRDSB shares 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan outcomes

Posted October 31, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to transforming education so that identity and social location no longer predict outcomes for students. The 2023-2024 school year was the second year of implementation of the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). The BIEP is what supports the implementation and achievement of the Strategic Plan. […]

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