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 […]

Secondary: 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 January 2022 (January 3 to 14). Screening Verification for Secondary Students Similar to […]

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 […]

Pause of WCSSAA Winter Season

Posted December 13, 2021

Effective immediately, based on the direction of Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Waterloo, all Waterloo County Secondary School Athletic Association (WCSSAA) sports are directed to pause all games and practices until January 3, 2022. This includes scheduled games and practices beginning December 14, 2021. This pause is in response […]

School Immunization Program Update

Posted December 13, 2021

Dear Southwood Families, Since restarting the school vaccination program on November 1, 2021, Public Health has provided over 3200 vaccinations to over 1280 students. These vaccines are normally provided in each school but, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, are now being offered at Public Health offices in Waterloo and Cambridge. If your child […]

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