Flying the Pride flag to celebrate diversity and inclusion
Posted May 22, 2018
June is nationally recognized as pride month in Canada. Many institutions and organizations fly the Pride flag as a celebration of diversity. During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. We believe that our schools are safe spaces for everyone that walks […]
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POSTPONED -Garden Clean Up
Posted May 11, 2018
Due to the inclement weather for tomorrow, we are going to postpone the garden clean up. Please stay tuned for more information. Thanks for your understanding!
Fun Fair -June 8th
Posted May 10, 2018
It’s almost here……Hespeler’s annual Fun Fair! We hope that you can join us Friday, June 8th from 5-8 for lots of fun activities. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Paper copies of this information and order form will be sent home with students today. Fun Fair flyer #1 2018
Happy Support Staff Appreciation Day
Posted May 9, 2018
At Waterloo Region District School Board we believe that all of our staff play an important role in supporting students’ confidence and success. May 9th marks Support Staff Appreciation Day. This is a day in which we celebrate the skills, commitment and dedication of our educational support staff in helping create bright futures for our students. […]
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Sun Safety
Posted May 8, 2018
It may have taken longer than expected, but spring has finally arrived in Waterloo region. We know that many parents and students are excited to get outdoors and enjoy the gorgeous weather. But before we head outside, our friends at the Region of Waterloo want to remind us of some important sun safety tips to […]
Children’s Mental Health Week
Posted May 7, 2018
May 7 – 13th marks Children’s Mental Health Week across Ontario. This is an important week where we are able to bring awareness to the prevalence of mental health issues and the need to support our kids’ mental health. Wear It Wednesday To show support and raise awareness of children’s mental health, the Canadian Mental Health […]
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New Orleans Pizza School Fundraising Nights
Posted May 3, 2018
From 4pm until close on May 7, 8, and 9, New Orleans Pizza will donate 50% of your pizza order to Hespeler P.S. Simply provide the attached donation card when you get your pizza. Thanks for your support! SFN 2018 DONATION FORM ENG 50%
Join the Parent Involvement Committee
Posted April 30, 2018
The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is now accepting applications until June 1st. PIC invites parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of the WRDSB schools OR community members who do not have children currently enrolled in a WRDSB school to apply for positions on the committee. The goal of PIC is to have members who are committed […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast this weekend for National Day of Mourning
Posted April 27, 2018
The National Day of Mourning takes place annually on April 28. This weekend schools throughout Waterloo Region District School Board, as well as at the Education Centre, will be flying flags at half-mast in dedication to the memory of thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related […]
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May 4 is a P.D. Day
Posted April 27, 2018
Please note that there is no school on Friday, May 4, 2018 for students so that our staff are able to participate in important learning and training opportunities. All Extended Day Programs will operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The professional development for elementary teachers is being planned by the elementary Teachers’ Federation of […]