Cannabis legalization and our schools
Posted October 15, 2018
On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal to use, buy, possess and cultivate in Canada for persons over 19 years of age. For our students, the possession and use of cannabis is illegal. We know that this change in legislation has raised many questions and possible concerns regarding how the change will affect schools. […]
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Thank You to Everyone that Supported Terry Fox!
Posted October 12, 2018
Our community never fails to amaze me. The generosity of the family and friends of Park Manor students raised $ 4091.26. That means that almost everyone raised $20 for the Terry Fox Foundation! The students had fun seeing teachers get hit by dodgeballs (Ms. Passarelli), water balloons (Mr. Slemmon), and hair styles to change dramatically! […]
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October 5 is World Teachers’ Day
Posted October 4, 2018
On October 5th, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a day where we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They walked with their friends, rode their bikes, or boarded a school bus. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each […]
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WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 28
Posted September 23, 2018
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. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]
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Student Accident Insurance Information
Posted September 17, 2018
Every September, Ontario school boards remind families about the option of acquiring student accident insurance. Student accident insurance can help cover unforeseen expenses due to injury that are not covered by provincial health care or employer group plans. Waterloo Region District School Board recommends “insuremykids®” Protection Plan. For more details on this option you can view […]