PD Day – Friday, January 27, 2017 (Elementary)

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day tomorrow – Friday, January 27, 2017. There will be no school for WRDSB elementary students only. Teachers Elementary teachers will participate in assessment, evaluation and lesson planning. Educational Assistants (EAs) / Child and Youth Workers (CYWs) EAs and CYWs will attend centrally-run training at […]

Supporting mental health initiatives with Bell Let’s Talk Day

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and we are encouraging our entire WRDSB community to participate with us. Back in 2011, Bell started a campaign leveraging the popularity of social media. Over the years, it has grown to be internationally recognized with more than $79 million being donated to Canadian mental health initiatives and organizations. Participating […]

Internet Safety Workshop for Parents & Caregivers – Tues. Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m. at Centennial

Join us at Centennial P.S. on Tuesday, January 24th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm   For a free two hour workshop by Abe Giesbrecht from London Children’s Connection providing specific tools and strategies to handle all the concerns that modern parents face regarding their children’s internet use including:   Protecting devices Control and monitor inappropriate […]

Centennial Yearbooks

Students and Parents, do you want a lovely way of remembering the 2016-17 school year at Centennial?   Then a Centennial yearbook is a great idea.  Yearbooks are preordered and sold this week for $20 each.  Students can order their yearbook outside the Tuck Shop all this week at Break A or Break B.  In June, […]

This Week at Centennial – Jan. 23 – 27

OTIP Teaching Awards nominations now open

Do you know a teacher who demonstrates and inspires excellence in their work? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an OTIP teaching award. Each year the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) jointly sponsor the OTIP Teaching Awards, to recognize teachers […]

REMINDER: safeTALK training sessions for WRDSB parents & guardians

As one of our operational goals to support student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB on #BellLetsTalk Day. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals […]

KCI Grade 8 Information Night Tonight – Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 p.m.

KCI’s Grade 8 Information Night is scheduled for tonight, January 18 beginning at 6:30 pm.  Grade 8’s who will be going to KCI next year are invited to the KCI Auditorium for an overview of the school followed by tours of the elective areas.  Free parking in all KCI parking lots.

Internet Safety Workshop for Parents – Tuesday, January 24

Parents and caregivers, Centennial is very pleased to be able to offer a free two hour workshop providing specific tools and strategies to handle all concerns that modern parents face regarding their children’s online use. The workshop will take place in Centennial’s gym on Tuesday, January 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome. […]

School buses cancelled; all schools open

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE OPEN. All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN. The Education Centre is OPEN.

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