May is Speech and Hearing Month
Posted May 1, 2025
Speech and Hearing Month is a time to raise awareness and celebrate the excellent work of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB): Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDA) Hearing Services staff Every day, these staff help WRDSB students communicate and engage in learning. Supporting Students In the WRDSB, SLPs and CDAs support students […]
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May 1st is National Principal’s Day
Posted May 1, 2025
May 1 is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day The Waterloo Region District School Board is grateful for the leadership our Principals and Vice-Principals provide each and every day. National Principal’s Day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and the extended community. The impact of Principals and Vice-Principals extends beyond […]
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Westvale Update – April 29, 2025
Posted April 29, 2025
Here is information about upcoming May events at Westvale and some reminders for families. Waterloo Ringette Association On April 30 and May 1, the Waterloo Ringette Association will be visiting classes from Grade 1 to 6 at Westvale. The skills the students are being taught during their Physical Education period align with the Active Living […]
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Jump Rope for Heart – May 16, 2025
Posted April 28, 2025
Westvale Public School is pleased to announce that we will be taking part in Jump Rope for Heart this year. This is a unique program combining physical and cardiovascular health education while raising funds to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation. As in previous years, the event will consist of students participating in many different […]
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WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for National Day of Mourning
Posted April 28, 2025
Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]
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The 2025-26 School Year Calendar
Posted April 23, 2025
We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2025-26 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 2, 2025 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Winter Break – Monday, December 22, 2025 to Friday, […]
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World Book Day
Posted April 23, 2025
Today, April 23, is World Book Day. World Book Day was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to give worldwide promotion of books and authors, and to encourage access to books in all languages and countries. Books at the WRDSB At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we recognize […]
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April 22 is Earth Day
Posted April 22, 2025
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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Students Are Invited to Walk for the Earth on April 22
Posted April 17, 2025
On Earth Day, students are invited to Walk for the Earth! This year, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) encourages students and families to take part in Walk for the Earth on April 22! Walk for the Earth Spring is the perfect time to […]
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Don’t Miss It: Assistive Technology – Support for Families in From April to June 2025
Posted April 16, 2025
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? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]