March Break 2021 postponed until April 12-16

Posted February 11, 2021

Today, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that this year’s normally scheduled March Break would be delayed based on the advice of Public Health officials in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. We recognise the substantial impact this will have on students, staff, and families. The one week break normally scheduled for March […]

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION

Posted February 11, 2021

Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Westvale Public School building before the winter break is a probable case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified no high-risk contacts of the probable case.  STAFF RESOURCES […]

Black Brilliance: Embracing History and Ourselves

Posted February 10, 2021

As part of our ongoing anti-Black racism work, we are hosting our 3rd annual Black History Month event. This event brings together Board trustees, students, staff and members of the African, Caribbean and Black identifying (ACBi) community for an opportunity to learn from each other, make connections, build relationships, and celebrate together. This year’s theme […]

Students Share What Black History Month Means To Them

Posted February 10, 2021

How do you spend Black History Month? Two students, Imani van Gaalen and Rahaf Abdelrahman both from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI), shared their thoughts about how they see this month as an important opportunity for meaningful learning, and commitment to action year-round. Abdelrahman, a Grade 10 student, and van Gaalen, a Grade 11 […]

Learning Opportunities for Psychology Month in the WRDSB

Posted February 9, 2021

February is Psychology Month and this year, our psychology staff are celebrating by offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members throughout the month. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour every Wednesday, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]

Our Digital Story: Listening and Learning

Posted February 8, 2021

Throughout Black History Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is taking time to highlight and remember the ways that African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s past, present and future, while recognizing the responsibility each of us has to become anti-racists and combat systemic anti-Black racism. We recognize that African, Caribbean […]

Family Games Night – Thursday, February 11 at 6:30pm

Posted February 8, 2021

Dear Westvale Families, REMINDER: Please join us this THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11th at 6:30PM for the Westvale Public School virtual games night! The 2020 Virtual Games Night was such a success, we are doing it again! Gather your family and join your fellow Westvale Voyageurs on Thursday Feb 11th from 6:30-7:45pm. We will come together on […]

Supporting Your Anxious Child | Parenting Essentials Video Series

Posted February 8, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health are proud to announce the Parenting Essentials video series, featuring recordings of webinars that took place in the fall of 2020. The second video in this series focuses on information for parents and caregivers, interested in learning more about supporting kids in […]

Important Back-To-School Reminders for Monday, February 8th

Posted February 4, 2021

Dear Westvale Families of Current In-Person Learners, We are excited to be welcoming all of our current in-person learners back on Monday, February 8th! These are a few reminders to keep in mind as you get ready to prepare your child(ren) for the return to school: For those families that borrowed a Chromebook during January: These […]

WRDSB re-opens to in-person learning Monday February 8th, 2021

Posted February 3, 2021

Today Stephen Lecce, the Minister of Education, announced that some Ontario School Boards will re-open to in-person instruction on Monday, February 8th, 2021. The WRDSB will welcome students enrolled in the in-person mode of learning back to school on Monday February 8th 2021. The Ministry of Education in consultation with Public Health officials is responsible […]

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