World Mental Health Day 2020

Posted October 9, 2020

October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a day begun by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to raise awareness in the global community about the importance of supporting mental health, to take action and create lasting change. “It is nearly 30 years since the first World Mental Health Day was launched by the […]

Update on Elementary Classroom Assignments

Posted October 8, 2020

To our elementary school families, I am writing to provide you with an important update regarding classroom and staffing changes to both in-person and distance learning in our elementary program. This message will clearly explain why change is necessary for our schools, and describe potential impacts for students in either in-person or distance learning environments. […]

Update for our Adult Team! 

Posted October 7, 2020

Update for our Adult Team!  Hello Centennial Parents and Guardians! I hope everyone has been well and that, despite the fact that the Thanksgiving weekend may look a bit different from years past, you are looking forward to some family time whether within your own bubble or remotely. COVID RELATED UPDATE Most on your mind, no […]

Resources to Help Those Experiencing Family Violence

Posted October 7, 2020

Supporting our students and their families goes beyond their learning – we want all those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to know there are resources available to help them cope with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, 1 in 3 Canadians is […]

WRDSB Celebrates World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 5, 2020

Today, October 5, is World Teachers’ Day. A day we acknowledge our educators’ dedication and passion, show our appreciation and recognize the unprecedented journey our teachers and educators have been on since March. This morning, our 64,000 students across Waterloo Region started their school day excited and ready to learn, but it looks and feels […]

Do Your Part: Daily Screening for Students and Families

Posted October 2, 2020

We’ve all got a role to play in keeping our students and school communities safe from COVID-19. Here in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), parents and caregivers have a responsibility to complete the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 school screening before sending their children to school – each and every day. Accessing this tool […]

BEECHWOOD PRODUCE STAND 2020 DONATION 

Posted October 1, 2020

BEECHWOOD PRODUCE STAND 2020 DONATION  We are pleased to let our Centennial Public School community know that our local Beechwood Produce Stand has donated  $1000 towards our school programs this year.  It’s the 13th consecutive year that the Stand, operating all summer in front of their pool centre on Shakespeare Drive,  has supported our school’s […]

INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAMS

Posted October 1, 2020

INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAMS   The Waterloo Region Health Unit has new information to respond to the  HPV / Hep B program which was left incomplete from last year due to the shut down,  as well as other school vaccination information.   Here is the link: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/school-immunization.aspx

Parent/Guardian Check-In

Posted September 28, 2020

Parent / Guardian Check-In Well, Centennial Adult Team (CAT ? lol), here it is the last week of September already. It has been a whirlwind for all of us I’m sure. I want to start by thanking you again for your incredible support as we work through the many. many changes with life at school. […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30

Posted September 25, 2020

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. We invite students, staff and families to wear orange, whether it is a […]

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