April 8 Eclipse Update – WRDSB Asynchronous Student Learning Day

Posted April 3, 2024

Reflecting on further considerations, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools will be closed to students on Monday, April 8, 2024 and students can participate in asynchronous learning opportunities on that day.  The decision has been made after listening to and reflecting on further feedback from the WRDSB community, including staff and families. Concerns for […]

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) – April 15 & 16, 2024

Posted April 2, 2024

On April 15th and 16th, 2024 Grade 10 students will participate in the OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test).  The test will take place in their period A homeroom classes over the 2 day period.   What is the OSSLT? All students must successfully complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in order to earn […]

PD Day – April 10: What School Staff Are Learning

Posted March 28, 2024

Hello Southwood families,  Wednesday, April 10, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff.  Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based staff. This […]

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility

Posted March 28, 2024

March 31 is the International Day of Transgender Visibility. This is an opportunity to celebrate: Two spirit people Transgender people Gender nonconforming people Nonbinary people It is also a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Trans-identifying people face ongoing pressure to change or conform in order to validate their […]

Wednesday, April 10 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted March 27, 2024

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

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