Province Extends Distance Learning in the WRDSB

Today, Stephen Lecce, the Minister of Education, announced that school closures and distance learning will continue for students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and select other school boards across the province to help limit the spread of COVID-19. What we know Students in the WRDSB will continue distance learning until further direction […]

Responding to the Events of Inauguration Day: Resources for Families and Students

Today with the peaceful inauguration of President Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris taking the oath of office as the first Black and South Asian woman Vice President of the United States, we witnessed both history and the transition of executive power in the United States. This process has been difficult and sometimes violent. The news […]

Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) marks Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day. Educational Assistants (EAs) help to deliver educational programs and provide support to students in our schools, while Child & Youth Workers (CYWs) work with children who face a variety of social, emotional and behavioural challenges. Our EAs […]

Parenting Essentials Video Series with Parents for Children’s Mental Health

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health are proud to announce the Parenting Essentials video series, featuring recordings of webinars that took place in the fall of 2020. The first video in this series offers an overview for any parents, and caregivers, interested in learning more about the complexities […]

Friday, January 22 is a PD Day for elementary students

Friday, January 22, 2021 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary school staff. Elementary students will not engage in synchronous learning classes. All Before & After School Programs including Extended Day Programs will be closed while schools are closed to students. The focus of the PD Day will be teacher-directed assessment, evaluation and reporting […]

NEW Link & time for today’s LIVE STREAM

Good morning, Centennial students. We are having difficulty with the previous LIVE STREAM link for this morning’s announcements. We will now begin at 9:30am with the NEW link below. Thanks so much and we look forward to you joining us! http://stream.meet.google.com/stream/85ddf138-fcc0-4fca-b751-a8e9750fc37e

School Council Meeting-Jan 27th

School Council Meeting-Jan 27th Hello Centennial Families and Happy New Year!We are set to meet this month for our second Centennial PS School Council meeting; our first with the new Principal, Stephen Sherlock (kind of funny it will lead by Sherlock and Holmes…and DeKoning!) Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone then! Below […]

Centennial Live Stream #2

Good afternoon, Centennial Students! As we wrap up another week of distance learning, we are inviting you to join us for another Live Stream of our National Anthem, Territorial Land Acknowledgement, Moment of Silent Reflection, morning announcements, and of course our Triple Friday Funnies! This Live Stream will begin promptly at 9:00am on Friday, January […]

EXTENSION: Elementary Mode of Learning Change Requests

Due to the declaration of a provincial emergency and the extension of remote learning, we have heard from many families that they are experiencing difficulties in making a decision given these uncertain times. In an effort to be responsive to your concerns, we have extended the deadline for elementary families to request a change to […]

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Event – January 19

As part of our ongoing Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy, we are inviting parents and caregivers to attend a webinar on January 19, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. In partnership with Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Program from St. Mary’s Hospital, the Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) as well as the Waterloo Region Police Service, this event marks […]

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