Islamophobic Tragedy in London, Ontario

Posted June 8, 2021

Yesterday, we learned about the targeted killing of a Muslim family, leaving four dead and one survivor, a nine-year-old boy with serious injuries, in London, Ontario. This was a planned, premeditated act motivated by hate and Islamophobia. This horrific act has impacted thousands of students, staff, families and community members who are part of the […]

Welcome to Kindergarten at Westvale PS

Posted June 8, 2021

Hey Voyageur Kindergarten Class of 2021-2022!  Check out this Welcome to Kindergarten Slide Show put together by our very own Kindergarten Team. Westvale Welcome to Kindergarten 2021-22 If you have pre-registered for Kindergarten in the fall, don’t forget to come by the school from 3:30p-5:30p on Wednesday, June 9 or Thursday, June 10 to pick […]

Get to Know the Indigenous Education Branch

Posted June 7, 2021

Last week, we announced the new Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department. This week, we are profiling the first of three branches within the department: the Indigenous Education Branch. Indigenous Education Branch The work of the Indigenous Education Branch is guided by the Calls to Action identified within the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report. We […]

Reflecting and Connecting | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted June 7, 2021

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how to use reflection as a means of strengthening feelings of hope. Reflecting can also help us feel more connected, as we have not navigated these difficult times alone. We did so with our friends, our families, our classmates, our pets, our neighbours, our country and our entire […]

Seeking feedback on our 2021-22 Budget

Posted June 3, 2021

Every year, the Board of Trustees invites staff, parents, students and community members to contribute ideas and thoughts to help develop the school board’s 2021-22 operating budget. We want to hear what budget priorities are important to you for the upcoming school year. We invite you to make a written submission and/or become a delegate. […]

Chick Hatch 2021!

Posted June 3, 2021

The Westvale virtual chick hatch is days away from welcoming our baby chicks.  You and your family can be a part of the excitement in a few different ways: Instagram: www.instagram.com/westvalehatchery Facebook: www.facebook.com/westvale.hatchery There will also be a YouTube live stream running from June 7-9, so everyone can see the chicks hatch. youtube.com/channel/UCMBOL86_eLpnJBTU-H0d0PA

Students Not Returning to In-Person Learning This School Year

Posted June 2, 2021

Today, Premier Doug Ford announced that students across Ontario will not be returning to in-person learning this school year. We know how difficult the multiple shifts in learning modes have been for students and families and we know that the extended period of remote learning has had an impact on everyone in the community. We […]

Announcing the Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department

Posted June 2, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to announce the launch of the Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights (IEHR) Department. Within this department, there are three branches: Indigenous Education, Equity and Inclusion, and Human Rights. Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department The Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department (IEHR) engages with students, staff, […]

Looking for feedback on our 2020-30 Long-Term Accommodation Plan

Posted June 1, 2021

The draft 2020-30 Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) is now available. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Planning Team is looking for feedback on our Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP). We want to know if we have addressed key issues facing your school community over the next 10 years. What is a Long-Term Accommodation Plan? The […]

Welcoming Three New Superintendents of Student Achievement and Well-Being

Posted June 1, 2021

The WRDSB is very pleased to announce the appointments of our new Superintendents of Student Achievement and Well-Being effective July 1, 2021. These candidates bring strong equity leadership capacity grounded in social justice, anti-racism and anti-oppression, an ability to serve and support staff and school communities through productive working relationships, and a proven track record […]

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