Tonight is the Science Fair and Invention Convention!
Posted April 25, 2024
Doors by the gym will open at 6:20 pm for students to set up and be ready for the judges. Visitors are invited to view the projects from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The Science Fair Judges will begin asking questions to students about their projects at 6:30 pm. It is an opportunity for the children […]
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May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers
Posted April 24, 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 […]
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Director chanicka Joins SpeakUp! International Inc. as a Podcast Guest
Posted April 23, 2024
Director jeewan chanicka was recently featured as a special guest on the SpeakUP! International Inc. podcast. jeewan chanicka’s Blueprint for Inclusive Academic Excellence and Community Empowerment In the podcast, Director chanicka shares his insights about: Complexities of promoting culturally responsive leadership Moving beyond resiliency to creating conditions for students to thrive Importance of prioritizing marginalized […]
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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 […]
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Westvale Update – April 19 – Earth Day, Science Fair, Primary Literacy Night
Posted April 19, 2024
Earth Day – April 22 Westvale is participating in Earth Day on Monday, April 22. We encourage everyone to wear Blue and Green to show we respect the Earth. There will be a trivia contest for classes to participate in. We will engage in a School Yard Clean Up. If it rains, we’ll do the […]
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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 […]
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Primary Literacy Night – May 2
Posted April 15, 2024
Have you wondered how your child is learning reading skills? Do you want to learn more about structured literacy and how language instruction has changed? Westvale Public School would like to invite parents to a Primary Literacy Night on May 2 from 6 to 7 pm. We will begin with an overview of Structured Literacy […]
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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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Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in Spring 2024
Posted April 10, 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 Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]
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April 10 is the International Day of Pink
Posted April 9, 2024
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by […]