Data Verification Forms distributed today
Posted September 15, 2026
This year’s Data Verification Forms have been distributed to students today. Please look for a full-size brown envelope with your student’s name in the top right corner. Please: review the information on both sides to ensure accuracy make any changes required sign the bottom of the second page have your student return the form tomorrow […]
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Updates to Assessment and Evaluation for Grade 9 to 12 Students
Posted September 8, 2026
Starting September 2026, the Ministry of Education has introduced new requirements for how final marks are determined in Grade 9 to 12. These changes apply to all publicly funded school boards in Ontario, including the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). Changes for Grade 9 to 12 Students Grade 9 to 12 students will continue […]
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Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year Sabres!
Posted September 4, 2026
We are so excited to welcome you to another exciting school year at Southwood Secondary School! Our school has over 700 students and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff can’t wait to meet you! They will be here to support you through your high school journey. Community and […]
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Registrations for the 2026-2027 School Year
Posted July 20, 2026
Please visit https://www.wrdsb.ca/register/ and complete the Online Registration form to register for the new school year. Registration appointments will take place during the week before school begins (starting August 31). You will be contacted in mid to late August in order to set up an appointment time. Please note that Online Registration will be unavailable from August […]
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School Navigation Workshop Series
Posted September 29, 2026
As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students, parents, families and caregivers, we have partnered with Waterloo Region Family Network and Waterloo Catholic District School Board to offer workshops that support students in navigating the school system. 2026/27 School Navigation Workshop Series Preparing For IEP Success – Understanding […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Wednesday, September 30
Posted September 29, 2026
On Wednesday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day National Day for Truth and Reconciliation In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response to the […]
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Exploration Leads to Growth at Co-Op Placement in Robotics | #StudentVoice
Posted September 28, 2026
By Alex, a WRDSB secondary student When I first signed up for a summer co-operative education course, I knew immediately that I wanted to be placed at the RoboHub at the University of Waterloo. This co-op placement has been everything that I dreamt it would be as I plunged into a professional field and an […]
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Students Share How Co-Op Opens Doors to Future Pathways | #StudentVoice
Posted September 21, 2026
By Joshitha, a WRDSB secondary studentl When I first began my co-operative education course placement as part of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Summer Enhancement Program I was very excited, but also a little nervous. I knew I wanted to gain experience working in a school environment since becoming an elementary school teacher […]
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