Pride flag to fly at all WRDSB locations during June

During the month of June, all Waterloo Region District School Board locations will fly the Pride flag alongside the Canadian flag. The month of June is Pride month. Many of our students, parents/caregivers and community members identify as members of the Rainbow (or LGBTQ+) community.

We’re joined by more than 200 #WRDSB staff and students at this year’s #GSAconference at @bingemans. It’s been an incredible honour to partner with @kwcounselling for 7 years for a day of learning, growth and acceptance. #OK2BME2017 #lgbtq #OK2BME #prideineducation

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Mahoodfest is Approaching — See you June 15th

Join us for the fun of Mahoodfest on June 15th from 5-8 p.m.  Here’s our flyer for Mahoodfest.  We will have our traditional cake walk with proceeds going to Me to We.  Our local fire department will be there and there will be games to play.  Popcorn and food trucks are on the menu.  A highlight […]

Grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments begin May 23, grade 9 assessments on June 5

Beginning Tuesday, May 23, grade 3 and 6 students will begin EQAO assessments of reading, writing and mathematics. Grade 9 students will complete their assessment of mathematics, beginning on Monday, June 5. Please check with your individual school for exact assessment dates.

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2017-18 School Year Calendar is now available

The 2017-18 School Year Calendar is now available. School will start on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Winter holidays run between December 25, 2017 and January 5, 2018, and March break runs from March 12 to March 16, 2018. The last day of classes will be Thursday, June 28, 2018. The 2017-18 School Year Calendar contains detailed […]

EXTENDED: Safe, Caring & Inclusive School Surveys for parents/guardians

We are committed to providing safe, caring and inclusive learning environments for everyone to help our students learn and succeed. One way for us to find out how best to do this is to ask students in Grades 3-11, staff and parents/guardians how they feel about their school and interactions with teachers and other students. […]

Students play, teachers learn during May 5 PD Day

While students were away from the classroom on Friday, May 5, more than 1,000 secondary teachers hit local movie theatres—to learn. District 24-Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) members participated in a TED talk-inspired session, delivered by their colleagues and community members as part of a day of learning on a range of topics.

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Elmira Summer Sports Camp

Looking for a fun and active summer option.  Take a look at this option:  Elmira Sports Camp – 2017 Flyer

Friday, May 5, is a PD Day for all students

Friday, May 5, 2017, is a Professional Development Day for all elementary and secondary schools, which means students do not need to be in school. Below you will find a summary of how teachers and staff will spend their day. Teachers Elementary and secondary teachers will attend full-day professional development activities with their union groups. […]

John Mahood parades for Earth Day

Hundreds of John Mahood students, staff and volunteers walked to celebrate and remember to work and care for our planet.  We will also spend some time working on cleaning up our corner of Elmira to keep our planet beautiful!

John Mahood celebrates STEAM April 27th

Join us between 5:30 and 7:00 on April 27th to celebrate learning we are doing in the school around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.  John Mahood values learning in these areas as we work to ready students for the need in society for these high-demand areas.  Join us in learning and having fun, celebrating […]

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