Holiday Concert Rescheduled for January 14, 2026

The Holiday Concert has a new date! Join us for some extended festive cheer on Wednesday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. for our rescheduled Holiday Concert.

Holiday Concert Postponed

Due to the current weather conditions, the Holiday Concert scheduled for tonight is being postponed. Please watch the calendar for a new date.

Semester 1 Final Evaluation Information

Final Evaluation Days run from Friday, January 23rd to Wednesday, January 28th. Detailed information and the exam/assessment schedule is included below: Click for a quick view Click the link below for a downloadable pdf with active links to further information Please read the information carefully. If you have any questions about course assessments, please speak […]

Grade 8 Night – Thursday, December 4th, 6:30-8:00 pm

Welcome Future Sabres! Please join us on Thursday, December 4 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm to meet our Administration and find out all that Southwood has to offer, from a robust academic program, including Specialist High Skills Major and AP programs to clubs, sports and more. Participate in a self-guided tour and, if you visit all the departments, you […]

Save the Date! Commencement 2026

Watch for more information in January, including how to order grad packages, ticket information and more!

Capture your memories before the holidays with the perfect gift!

Place your school photo order by December 8 to receive it before the holiday break. LIMITED TIME until November 20: get 50% off digital holiday cards with coupon code HOLLY ; just add the product to your cart then enter coupon before checkout. Visit edgeimaging.ca/order and enter your portrait codes to get started. Lost codes? Check out our online […]

Grad Photos Appointments available starting December 1st!

Grad Photos will be taking place at the school during the first week of December. Please book your appointment online at http://www.bookmygrad.ca/ and choose the “book graduation photos at your school” option. The sitting fee is $32. See this flyer for all the details! If you have questions, please reach out to Edge Imaging directly.

Support Southwood Secondary’s Annual Staff Silent Auction!  

Support Southwood Secondary’s Annual Staff Silent Auction!   We are excited to announce our upcoming Staff Silent Auction, and we’re reaching out to our Southwood families and community for support! This special event helps raise funds for students in need, providing them with essential resources like school supplies, clothing, grocery gift cards, and other support during the holiday […]

Southwood Secondary School Students Bring Learning to Life with Holiday Pop-Up Shop

On December 4, 2025, the Education Centre was filled with holiday cheer, teamwork, and pride as students in the Alternative Continuum of Education (ACE) program from Southwood Secondary School hosted a one-day Pop-Up Shop. The holiday market was an accumulation of weeks of hands-on learning and collaboration.  This project was designed to give students in […]

Warm Wishes for the Holiday Season from the WRDSB

As we prepare for the winter break let us take a moment to reflect on the learning, growth and achievement we have experienced together this school year. It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago, students and staff were settling into routines as classrooms welcomed students buzzing with curiosity and excitement. From Kindergarten […]

WRDSB Launches 2025-26 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting all students in achieving academic success and feeling a sense of belonging. Every school year the WRDSB creates a Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP) to: Guide our work as a system Outline measurable indicators and strategies Share examples of actions that will be […]

Outcomes for the 2024-25 Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP)

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to supporting all students to: Achieve academic success Feel a sense of belonging The 2024-2025 school year was the third year of implementing the Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP). We have: Summarized our performance indicators Reflected on the implementation of our BIEP strategies and actions […]

Calling WRDSB Secondary Students – Learn About Becoming a Student Trustee

Have you ever thought about becoming a Student Trustee? Are you going to be in Grade 11 or 12 during the 2026-27 school year? Do you have an interest in policy and governance? Do you want to see change within WRDSB? Are you passionate about representing student voices at our Board table and across WRDSB? […]

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