Changing How History is Taught – All Year Long

Posted February 22, 2021

A passion for history is what brought Chris Ashley to teaching, and it’s what keeps him at it 23 years after he first joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The educator from Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI) isn’t shy about the fact that part of his motivation came as a result of […]

February 22 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled

Posted February 22, 2021

Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs,  Child Care centres co-located in schools and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home […]

Updated Covid-19 Screening Direction for WRDSB Staff, Students and Families

Posted February 19, 2021

Effective February 22, 2021, under the direction of the Ministry of Education, staff and students are required to stay home from school or child care if anyone in their household develops a single symptom of COVID-19. Return to School If the symptomatic individual tests negative for COVID-19 or receives an alternative diagnosis by a health […]

Free Community Resource Program Workshops from Carizon

Posted February 18, 2021

You’re invited to take part in a series of free workshops from the Community Resource Program at Carizon. These workshops, taking place throughout February and March, aim to help you feel confident and hopeful in your parenting. There are three options to attend each workshop, so please click on the date and time that works […]

Term 1 Report Cards

Posted February 18, 2021

Good morning, Centennial Families! Term 1 Report Cards were sent home with students yesterday. We encourage you to review this report card with your child to celebrate their successes and acknowledge their next steps for improvement. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher(s) at any time if you have […]

Mathematics is now one mark with the NEW curriculum

Posted February 17, 2021

In September 2020, the Ministry of Education implemented the new elementary 2020 Mathematics Curriculum. One of the changes that came with the revised curriculum is how mathematics marks are reported on the report card. Previously, students were assigned grades based on individual math strands; with the new curriculum, students are now assigned one overall mark […]

Supporting Black-Owned Businesses and Bookstores

Posted February 16, 2021

Looking to learn more about the Black community in Waterloo Region and make a difference? One way to do this is by supporting Black-owned businesses in our community and throughout Canada. Whether you’re looking to order something for dinner, or looking to buy a book to expand your own consciousness and understanding, there is a […]

February 16 – All Schools Closed & Transportation Cancelled

Posted February 16, 2021

Due to the current weather conditions, all transportation is cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs and the Education Centre are also closed. All students will participate in Weather Impacted Distance Learning. Teachers in both the in-person and distance learning programs will provide learning resources from home and will be available to students during […]

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION

Posted February 15, 2021

COVID 19-INFORMATION COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION   Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Centennial Public School building on Thursday, February 11 is being treated as a presumed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.   Public Health […]

Love is Love Day!

Posted February 11, 2021

Hello Lions! Reminder that tomorrow, Friday, February 12th is Love is Love Day! Turn these February chills into warmth by wearing red, white and pink to show your love, care, and compassion for all! Friday, February 19th is Wear Your Team Colours Day is an equitable nod to Jersey Day; students are encouraged to wear their favourite team […]

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