Term/Subject Changeover

Posted February 2, 2021

Good afternoon, Centennial Students and Parents! By now most of our students have already heard from their teachers about the term changeover that impacts the following two subjects: Music and Visual Arts. This change means that starting Wednesday (tomorrow): -All grade 7s will start taking Music. Our wonderful grade 7 Music teachers are Ms. Burgess and […]

WRDSB recognizes Black History Month

Posted February 1, 2021

In February, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Black History Month. While the conversations of Black history and heritage must go beyond the 28 days of February, this month-long acknowledgement is a time to highlight and remember the ways that African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s past, present and future, while […]

Jan 29th Live Stream Announcements

Posted January 28, 2021

  http://stream.meet.google.com/stream/07c4fff1-9c25-4b9a-bee8-7c7c3a69b554 Hello Centennial Students, We truly hope this message finds you well! Please use the link above (which may also be available in your Google Classrooms first thing in the morning) to join our Friday morning Live Stream Announcements, including the National Anthem, Territorial Land Acknowledgement, Moment of Silent Reflection, and Triple Friday Funnies. […]

Introducing Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted January 28, 2021

We are excited to announce Caring/Coping/Connecting, a new monthly newsletter created by WRDSB social workers and psychology consultants. The newsletter will share resources and community supports with families. “The idea came about because we recognized that there was a need to get information to all caregivers within the WRDSB,” said Heather Faulkner, a WRDSB social […]

Reminder: Elementary Mode of Learning Change Deadline

Posted January 28, 2021

Due to the declaration of a provincial emergency and the extension of remote learning, we provided families with an extension to make changes to their child’s mode of learning. Last week, the provincial government announced that distance learning for students in Waterloo Region District School Board would continue until at least February 10, 2021. We […]

WRDSB to remain closed to in-person learning

Posted January 28, 2021

Today the Ministry of Education announced that some Ontario School Boards would re-open to in-person instruction on Monday, February 1st, 2021. The Ministry of Education, in consultation with local Public Health has informed the WRDSB that we will remain closed until at least February 10th pending further information. For clarity, the earliest the WRDSB will […]

School Council Meeting Reminder 6:30pm this evening

Posted January 27, 2021

Hello Centennial Families,   Just a reminder that all are welcome to join our virtual School Council Meeting this evening at 6:30pm using the Zoom link below. We look forward to seeing you there! Topic: Centennial School Council Jan 2021 meeting Time: Jan 27, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://conestogac.zoom.us/j/96877596022?pwd=S0ZjTE5scHB4WXFuTGtVRFZFRFU5QT09 Meeting ID: […]

#BellLetsTalk – Thursday, January 28

Posted January 27, 2021

Thursday, January 28 is Bell Let’s Talk Day. We encourage our WRDSB family to participate and help end the stigma surrounding mental health. The Bell Let’s Talk initiative is a day dedicated to raising awareness and continuing the mental health conversation. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their […]

Call for Black, Indigenous or Racialized Community Committee Member: SRO program and WRDSB/WRPS relationship

Posted January 27, 2021

The Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for people from Waterloo Region’s Black, Indigenous and Racialized community to apply to join the Committee on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and the Relationship between the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). […]

Director of Education John Bryant Announces Retirement

Posted January 25, 2021

John Bryant, distinguished Director of Education for the WRDSB today announced his retirement, effective May 31st, 2021. Throughout his long career in Education, which included leadership in numerous other school districts, John has always kept students the centre of his focus. His consistent vision for their well-being and educational success has been honoured and acknowledged […]

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