Preparing for Possible Move to Distance Learning in the New Year

Posted December 15, 2021

Given the rise in cases and our concerns for the health of staff, students and their families, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proactively preparing for the possibility of a move to a remote learning scenario in the New Year. The decision to close schools and move from in-person to distance learning is […]

We All Need Somebody To Lean On

Posted December 14, 2021

What started as a talk about music education, ended with a jam session. Earlier this school year, Kirk Kiernander and a number of Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) staff came together to share their passion for music, and to talk about the future of music education in the WRDSB. Through that conversation, they talked […]

Elementary: Students Daily Confirmation of Screening

Posted December 14, 2021

As part of enhanced safety measures for the return to in-person learning after the Winter Break, the Ministry of Education has directed school boards to verify the daily screening of all students, staff and essential visitors, for the first two weeks of school in January 2022 (January 3 to 14). While we have always had […]

January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted December 14, 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

COVID-19: OUTBREAK NOTIFICATION

Posted December 10, 2021

Region of Waterloo Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Sir Adam Beck Public School in a class cohort at the school. Public Health’s investigation has determined another case, a student last in the Sir Adam Beck Public School building on December 3, is in the same cohort as a case reported earlier this […]

Rapid Tests Being Sent Home With Students Today

Posted December 10, 2021

Today, we are distributing to all students take-home rapid antigen screening kits for students to use over the Winter Break as per Ministry of Education direction. These kits are voluntary and part of a province-wide initiative for safe return in January. Information is being sent home with each student.   Additionally, due to a rise […]

December 10 is Human Rights Day

Posted December 10, 2021

Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day This important day is celebrated every year on December 10 — the day on which the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Learn more Educators in the WRDSB have been provided with […]

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION

Posted December 10, 2021

Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a student, last in the Sir Adam Beck Public School building on December 3, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared.   Public Health has identified no close contacts of the confirmed […]

Public Health Hosting Vaccine Clinic at Cedarbrae PS

Posted December 9, 2021

As part of its “Every Dose Counts” event this weekend, Region of Waterloo Public Health will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations for 5-11 year olds and family members in need of a first or second dose at the Cambridge Pinebush vaccination clinic and three community mobile clinics. Parents/guardians can book appointments at these mobile vaccination clinics […]

COVID-19: OUTBREAK NOTIFICATION

Posted December 8, 2021

Region of Waterloo Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Sir Adam Beck Public School in a class cohort at the school.   Public Health’s investigation has determined that a student case previously reported, is linked to an earlier case in the same student cohort. The identity of the individuals is protected by privacy […]

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