World Mental Health Day 2021

Posted October 10, 2021

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and marks more than 18 months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While in some ways, life has returned to a version of what we remember, there are other regular reminders that our lives, and our mental health, are still being impacted by the pandemic. The World […]

Holiday Long Weekend: Supporting Health and Safety

Posted October 8, 2021

As we prepare to set out on a well-deserved holiday long weekend, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some advice from Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario. Although this is a time to rest and relax, we must continue our efforts to keep students, families, and staff safe and […]

Thriving and Surviving | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted October 6, 2021

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on coping in a challenging time. During a pandemic, the balance of stress is stacked against us, but with the right strategies and supports, we can help restore a sense of balance. Don’t miss the selection of helpful resources curated to help you not just survive, but thrive. View […]

WRDSB Celebrates World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 5, 2021

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day. The theme for World Teachers Day 2021, as selected by UNESCO, is: “Teachers at the heart of education recovery”. This year, we celebrate the teachers who have demonstrated incredible adaptability and commitment to supporting student learning as they have worked through the shifting realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, […]

October Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted October 4, 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

Hold and Secure

Posted October 4, 2021

October 4, 2021   Dear Centennial PS families, I want to make you aware of a situation that affected our school today. Around 10:00 am Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) directed our school into a hold and secure. As part of our hold and secure protocol, students and staff remained inside and all exterior doors […]

Hold and secure – Keatsway Public School and Centennial Public School (Waterloo)

Posted October 4, 2021

UPDATE: Both schools have been released from hold and secure by Waterloo Regional Police. Keatsway Public School and Centennial Public School (Waterloo) have been placed into a hold and secure at the direction of Waterloo Regional Police. We will update this web post, Twitter and Facebook as more details become available.

Preparing to Welcome Volunteers Back to Schools

Posted October 1, 2021

We appreciate and celebrate volunteers in our schools. We know the value they add to a student’s experience and that volunteer contributions are meaningful and impactful. We also know that students, staff and community members are eager to get back to the activities they enjoy. COVID-19 has presented many challenges to typical school operations and […]

Making a Commitment for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Posted September 30, 2021

Today, students, staff and families across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and participate in Orange Shirt Day. Crissa Hill, Superintendent of Student Achievement & Well-Being, took a few minutes to share her thoughts and hopes for this important day, and the commitment and work […]

Student Vaccination Information

Posted September 29, 2021

As the 2021-22 school year begins, we remain committed to the health, well-being and safety of students, educators, school staff and the broader community. Keeping our schools open this year is our collective priority. Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect everyone from COVID-19. Vaccines help to stop the spread so we can […]

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