Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, May 7

Posted May 2, 2025

The final Blended Learning Day will take place this Wednesday, May 7 as indicated on the School Year Calendar. The schedule will follow a similar schedule to last year, with remote asynchronous learning in the morning and remote synchronous learning in the afternoon. See this schedule for all the details. Buses will still run on the usual schedule for students who have arranged with […]

Southwood Student’s Design Chosen for Sikh Heritage Day

Posted April 28, 2025

We are incredibly proud to congratulate Anmoldeep Kaur on the choice of her design for the Sikh Heritage Day logo. A Message from Anmoldeep Kaur Sikhism is a tapestry of wisdom, resilience, and devotion—a faith woven with luminous teachings that guide the soul. Though no single image can fully contain its depth, its essence emerges […]

Prom 2025 – Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Posted April 8, 2025

Lights, Camera, Prom! Prom 2025 will take place at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Dr in Kitchener. Click here for general information. Tickets go on sale May 5th –  click here for ticket information.      

NEW! Late Bus for Ayr Students on Wednesdays

Posted April 2, 2025

We have added a late bus to Ayr, to support bus students who are involved in after school activities, clubs, and sports. The late bus will run on Wednesdays, starting on Wednesday April 2nd, and run until Wednesday June 4th. Pick up at Southwood School at 5:30pm on Wednesdays The bus stop locations are as follows: […]

Southwood Drama presents … Hadestown Teen Edition

Posted March 24, 2025

Hadestown. The Myth. The Musical. Come and see how the world could be. Southwood Secondary School in Cambridge invites you to the Broadway phenomenon Hadestown: Teen Edition. Winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, the acclaimed show was conceived by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative […]

Summer School Registration Opens on March 17, 2025

Posted March 4, 2025

To register for summer school, please complete the Google Form below. The registration process will officially begin on Monday, March 17, 2025. You will receive a confirmation email from PRISM within 24 hours of registering. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s guidance counselor. SSS Summer School Registration Form

You’re Invited to an Informative Evening: Social Media and Technology Impact on Children

Posted March 3, 2025

Have you ever wondered as a parent how much tech is too much tech for your children? Or When is it appropriate to let your youth have a phone and what parameters as a parent should you put in place? Or how to have conversations with your youth about social media and healthy tech boundaries? […]

Commencement 2025 … Save the Date!

Posted December 13, 2024

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Opening on May 20: Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey

Posted May 14, 2025

The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey opens on May 20 for Grade 4-12 students. The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey The WRDSB wants to better understand the areas of child development that contribute to students’ well-being, health and school success. The SCIS survey asks students about their thoughts, feelings and experiences […]

May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted May 8, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]

Coming in Mid May: Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Student Survey

Posted May 7, 2025

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring our schools are safe, caring and inclusive spaces for everyone. To make sure we are achieving this goal, we will be asking all students in Grades 4 to 12 to complete our Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. This will take place from […]

Marking Mental Health Week in the WRDSB

Posted May 6, 2025

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. Mental Health Week in the WRDSB This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is […]

Education Week 2025

Posted May 5, 2025

This week is Education Week in Ontario. Recognized during the first week of May each year, Education Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate student achievement and teaching excellence in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Guided by our Strategic Plan and Board Improvement and Equity Plan (BIEP), this year for Education Week, the […]

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