National AccessAbility Week: May 29 to June 4

Posted May 30, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) prioritizes accessibility in all that we do. This week is National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada and this year’s NAAW theme is “Inclusive From The Start.” The NAAW is a time to: Celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities Raise awareness of the critical need for accessibility and […]

Menstrual Health Day

Posted May 28, 2022

On May 28, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) acknowledges Menstrual Health Day to promote education around periods, the fight for menstrual equity, and advocacy for policy change. Commonly known as Menstrual Hygiene Day, we are using the word ‘health’ not ‘hygiene’, in alliance with our community partners, in an effort to de-stigmatize periods. […]

Friday, June 3 is a PD Day for elementary WRDSB students

Posted May 27, 2022

Friday, June 3, 2022 is a professional development (PD) day for Elementary school staff. Students will not attend school, both in-person or virtually. All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus of the PD Day will be teacher-directed assessment, evaluation and planning […]

Virtual Event: 5 Great Reasons for a Career in the Trades

Posted May 26, 2022

Join us on June 1 for a virtual event, 5 Great Reasons for a Career in the Trades. Hosted by the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, this event is for parents and caregivers of students in Grades 7-12. In this dynamic presentation, Job Talks Executive Director Dr. Jon Callegher will share his latest research on the […]

ACE class closed to in person learning this Friday, May 27th

Posted May 25, 2022

IMPORTANT Centennial (W) ACE Class is closed to in-person learning Friday, May 27, 2022. We regret to inform you that your child’s ACE class will be closed for in-person learning for the day on Friday, May 27, 2022 as a result of a staffing shortage. We look forward to welcoming your child back to our ACE class on […]

Reminder-School Council tonight

Posted May 25, 2022

Centennial parents /guardians are reminded to join us this evening for our School Council meeting starting at 6:30pm tonight. Please use the Zoom link below to join us. Zoom Link

Working together to fight Islamophobia-free virtual presentation

Posted May 25, 2022

Please join us!  Centennial would like to welcome our community members and families to attend a virtual presentation on  Wednesday, June 1st  from 7-8pm focused on “Working together to fight Islamophobia”.  We are fortunate to have members of the Coalition for Muslim Women (CMW) Kitchener-Waterloo present this session which will address things such as: – […]

Multi-media Submissions DUE THIS FRIDAY

Posted May 24, 2022

REMINDER: Grade 8 Year End Celebration – Multi-media Presentation Submissions As mentioned in our previous communication, students are working on a multi-media presentation that recognizes all of our Grade 8s for our Year End Celebration. This presentation will be shown to the Grade 8s during their assembly on Thursday, June 23rd, but will also be available […]

Sources for Strength Presentation

Posted May 24, 2022

Sources of Strength Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council (WRSPC)   We are excited to share that the WRSPC will be at Centennial (W) tomorrow and Thursday to deliver a 60-minute Mental Health Promotion presentation to grade 8 HPE classes.  In alignment with Ontario’s 2019 Curriculum for Grades 1-8: Health and Physical Education, the presentation promotes […]

Update for Out of Province Remote Learners

Posted May 19, 2022

We have an important update for students and families of students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) remote learning programs. The Ministry of Education has provided updated direction to school boards for the 2022-23 school year which impacts: Remote learning programs E-Learning courses What is Changing for Students Living Outside Ontario As a […]

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