Holiday greetings from the WRDSB Director of Education

Posted December 19, 2019

With the holidays upon us and 2019 drawing to a close, it’s a great time to look back at another busy year. I’m immensely proud of the work that is being done to improve the opportunities for all the students in the Waterloo Region District School Board. It is not always easy to quantify the […]

Schools reopen December 19

Posted December 18, 2019

All WRDSB elementary and secondary schools will reopen for students on December 19 following the one-day rotating OSSTF strike. Before and after school programs will reopen and student transportation will operate as normal. We want to thank everyone for their patience during this time.

All schools closed December 18, 2019

Posted December 17, 2019

On Wednesday, December 18, ALL SCHOOLS, both elementary and secondary, will be closed to students.  This includes ALL before and after school childcare programs, extended day childcare programs, Early ON Centres and childcare centres located in WRDSB schools.   Bus Transportation will not be in operation and ALL extracurricular activities and evening rental permits are cancelled. […]

This Week at Centennial – December 16th to December 20th

Posted December 14, 2019

Hey Lions!  Here is a quick look at next week!

All schools to close on Wednesday, December 18, in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted December 13, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in selected boards where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has been […]

OSSTF announces full withdrawal of services on Wednesday, December 18

Posted December 13, 2019

Full Withdrawal of Services Announced for Wednesday, December 18 by WRDSB secondary teachers, occasional teachers, Custodial and Maintenance staff, Educational Support Staff, Professional Student Services Personnel and Supervision Monitors and Cafeteria Assistants: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association (OSSTF) has announced that next Wednesday, December 18, a number of school boards in Ontario, including WRDSB, […]

ETFO Announces Phase 2 of Work-to-rule

Posted December 13, 2019

As a result of ETFO’s Phase 2 of Work-to-rule that came into effect on December 10, elementary teachers and education workers who are members of ETFO will not: Collect monies or participate in the electronic collection of monies for school-based activities except those for charitable causes Distribute any memos/letters from a school and/or school board […]

School Council – Wed. Dec. 11th Cancelled

Posted December 11, 2019

Hey Lions!  A quick heads up that School Council is cancelled for December.  See you in January!

Centennial’s Winter Concert – Tuesday December 17th @ 7:00 PM

Posted December 10, 2019

Hello, Centennial Families! You are invited to Centennial’s Winter Concert which takes place on Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. It will feature performances by Centennial’s Orchestra, Grade 8 Band, Chamber Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Glee Club and Ukulele Club. We will be accepting monetary donations to the Centennial Music Department […]

WRDSB schools Open December 11

Posted December 6, 2019

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that its members (teachers and education workers) will participate in another one-day full withdrawal of services (strike-action) at a number of school boards across the province, on December 11, 2019. This one-day strike action does not impact WRDSB schools. Our schools will be open to students […]