Now Accepting Elementary Mode of Learning Change Requests

Posted January 6, 2021

Families of elementary students who wish to change their child’s mode of learning (in-person to distance learning or from distance learning to in-person), have the opportunity to do so until 3:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021. To request a change in your child’s mode of learning, please contact your child’s school. Please note that […]

A Message from the Minister of Education for Ontario Families

Posted January 5, 2021

This message is also available in PDF format in English and French. Dear Ontario Parents, It has been a trying year for all Ontarians. Yet, through the greatest challenges we faced, our province – most especially inspired by our students, parents and education staff – came together. Unified in our effort to stop the spread […]

Moving forward with this week

Posted January 4, 2021

Moving forward with this week Hello Centennial Families,Teachers have begun to connect with students already this morning and will continue to do this throughout the day today. Students are being told to follow their regular timetable this week as there will be synchronous and asynchronous learning activities being provided by their teachers. Students will find […]

Jan 4-8 Information

Posted January 3, 2021

Happy New Year, Centennial Families! We truly hope this holiday season has provided you with some time to relax with your close family. It certainly has been a different holiday season on so many levels, but your Centennial Staff are excited to reconnect with all students as we begin 2021. As you have heard, this […]

Welcome to 2021 in the WRDSB

Posted January 1, 2021

Welcome 2021! As we can all attest to, 2020 was exceptionally challenging and we are looking forward with hope and optimism for all 2021 will bring! This new calendar year starts with some adjustments as students return to learning on January 4th. As a reminder, on December 21, 2020, the Ontario Provincial Government announced that […]

Update for WRDSB Families on Return to Learning in 2021

Posted December 22, 2020

Yesterday the Premier of Ontario, in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced that starting January 4th both our elementary and our secondary students will begin the new year learning virtually from home and our schools will be closed to students during this time. The Premier and Minister of Education have made clear […]

Supporting Student Learning, One Device at a Time | WRDSB 2020 Champions

Posted December 21, 2020

In March of 2020, the entire Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) shifted to remote teaching, learning and working. This would not have been possible without the work of Dawn Marshall, ITS Assistant Supervisor of Operational Support, who was repeatedly recognized by those who nominated her as a WRDSB 2020 Champion. Speaking with each of […]

A Message from the Ministry of Education

Posted December 18, 2020

The following message is shared on behalf of the Ministry of Education   Dear parent/guardian, Thank you for your ongoing efforts which have made the school re-opening process possible, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff. The holidays are going […]

Holiday greetings from the Director

Posted December 18, 2020

Dear WRDSB community, As we near the last few days of 2020, let’s reflect on the year we shared together. It was a year unlike any other in public education, or indeed our lifetimes. In the face of an unprecedented global pandemic, the closure of schools, and social uprising in response to anti-Black racism, our […]

Being an Equity Champion at Elgin Street PS | WRDSB 2020 Champions

Posted December 17, 2020

During a time when our administrators have the added responsibility of keeping our students and staff safe during a pandemic, Amanpreet Dhaul, Vice-Principal at Elgin Street Public School in Cambridge, has continued to make her school a welcoming place for all. Her kind demeanour, professional leadership and personal connection caught the attention of newly welcomed […]

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