School Council Meeting-Jan 27th

Posted January 15, 2021

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

Posted January 14, 2021

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

Posted January 14, 2021

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

Posted January 14, 2021

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 […]

Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency

Posted January 13, 2021

We want to provide WRDSB families with further information regarding the declaration of a second provincial emergency and the most recent direction from the Ministry of Education. By January 20, 2021, the Chief Medical Officer of Health will advise the Ministry of Education, in conjunction with local public health units, which school boards will resume […]

Free Google Meet Workshop for Families

Posted January 12, 2021

This week, Cobblestone Collective, in partnership with Google Canada, is offering a free one hour workshop for families on how to use Google Meet. Topics covered in the workshop include learning how to navigate Google Meet, finding links to your child’s online lessons, troubleshooting tips and understanding how students participate in their online learning. When […]

Update for Families of Special Education Students in Specific Secondary and Elementary Congregated Classes

Posted January 8, 2021

Further to our announcement yesterday regarding the extension of remote learning, we wanted to provide more information to students and families in our Secondary and Elementary Congregated Classes. Today, we received an update from the Ministry of Education in which they have mandated that school boards will provide in-person learning opportunities for their most complex […]

Province Announces Extension of Remote Learning

Posted January 7, 2021

Today, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that school closures and distance learning will continue for elementary schools through Friday, January 22 to help limit the spread of COVID-19. No changes for secondary students have been announced.  All elementary and secondary students are now scheduled to return to in-person learning on […]

Responding to Events in the US at Capitol Hill: Resources for Families and Students

Posted January 7, 2021

All of us are disturbed by the events that unfolded in Washington, D.C. yesterday with many distressing images that raise legitimate questions about democracy, the rule of law, white privilege, and anti-Black racism. Educators have been provided with resources to engage students in these conversations, in an age appropriate manner. Staff are available to provide […]

Centennial Live Stream-Friday

Posted January 7, 2021

Hello Centennial Students! As we wrap up this week of distance learning, we are inviting you to join us for a 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 8th.  NOTE: […]

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