CUPE job action will not impact WRDSB schools

Posted October 2, 2019

UPDATE – October 2, 2019: In response to the latest CUPE announcement, we want to reassure our families that no WRDSB employees are members of CUPE. Schools boards and unions share a commitment to public education, creating positive learning environments, and maintaining positive labour relations. The collective bargaining process for public education is a two-tier […]

Strong Start Volunteers Needed

Posted October 2, 2019

Would you like to become a Volunteer Reading Coach? If you have 30 minutes or more each week for 10 weeks, and would enjoy working one to one with a young child, playing games and activities to boost literacy skills, we want to hear from you!  We will be hosting a training October 7 and 9 from […]

The WRDSB Marks National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day

Posted October 1, 2019

Wednesday, October 2, is National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day, a day on which we take an extra moment to recognize and show appreciation to our custodians, assistant custodians and maintenance staff who work tirelessly each day to ensure the smooth operation of our schools, classrooms and learning facilities. These hard-working individuals not only keep our […]

The Umbrella Project

Posted September 29, 2019

We are excited to be officially launching the Umbrella Project again this year at Hespeler P.S.  Each month we will be focussing on a new skill.  October’s skill is EMPATHY.  Ask your child this month what they have learned about empathy and help them find examples of empathy in their daily lives.  Please see the […]

WRDSB flags flown at half-mast for Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day

Posted September 27, 2019

To mark Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day on Sunday, September 29, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be flown at half-mast this weekend. Where buildings are closed for the weekend, our flags will be lowered at the end of the day today until […]

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Board Audit Committee (1 Position)

Posted September 27, 2019

Do you have a passion for public education and community involvement? We are looking for a community member to join the Board Audit Committee which supervises a variety of financial and risk management processes for the school board. The individual must have a high level of financial and business knowledge relevant to our publicly funded school […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 30

Posted September 25, 2019

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]

Vendor Call

Posted September 25, 2019

Our Hespeler Vendor Sale will be back again this year on Sunday, December 1st from 10-3.   Please see the attached flyer for information about becoming one of our vendors. vendor call

Carizon Community Programs

Posted September 23, 2019

Carizon is offering groups for children and caregivers this fall.  These groups located in Kitchener and Cambridge are free! All of these groups still have some spaces left to fill! See attached list of groups. Fall 2019 CRP Groups

PD Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff on September 20

Posted September 16, 2019

Friday, September 20, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) operated before and after school programs will be closed. In the morning, all our educators and elementary paraprofessional staff (EA/CYW/DECE) will participate in activities reflecting our […]

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