National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Posted September 24, 2021

On September 30, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and participate in Orange Shirt Day. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation In June, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new federally-recognized day, as a response to the Truth […]

COVID-19 Case Notification

Posted September 20, 2021

COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a staff member, last in the Avenue Road Public School building on September 15, is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. The identity of the individual is protected by privacy legislation and will not be shared. Public Health has identified no close contacts of […]

Looking Out for Each Other

Posted September 17, 2021

In order to improve student safety at Avenue Road and St. Peter Catholic School, the City of Cambridge and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region have joined forces in an initiative called Looking Our For Each Other. This afternoon, we are having a kick-off event with some local dignitaries to showcase the work that has taken […]

Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted September 10, 2021

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day and serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health touches many in our schools and in our community.  We know that as part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to […]

Welcome Back Information for Avenue Road

Posted September 9, 2021

On behalf of the staff of Avenue Road, we welcome everyone to the 2021-2022 school year.  We are anticipating an exciting school year for everyone. As part of the school year start-up, parents and caregivers are asked to review information to help you navigate the upcoming school year. Some of the information requires a response […]

Supporting Student Well-being for the Return to School

Posted September 7, 2021

As part of our ongoing work to assist students and families during the transition back to school, we wanted to remind families of the many resources available to support student mental health and well-being. Even at the best of times, some children experience more challenges than others when it comes to going to school. These […]

First Day and School Traffic

Posted September 6, 2021

The Avenue Road team is waiting in anticipation to meet the 2021-22 student cohort and make meaningful connections with you, our community! If you have concerns about student entry tomorrow, please know that we will have all hands on deck to help your child find their teacher and make their way into the school in […]

A Message from the Minister of Education for Ontario Parents and Families

Posted September 3, 2021

Dear Ontario Parents, We hope your summer is going very well. With the return to in-person learning this September, we are excited to see students heading back to class for a more normal learning experience – alongside their friends and teachers. We know that in-person learning is essential for the mental and physical health, academic […]

Ventilation in WRDSB Schools

Posted September 3, 2021

As announced on August 4, the Ministry of Education has asked school boards to provide their communities with a standardized ventilation report. This will enhance transparency for school communities, including students, parents and staff, and provide consistent communication across the province. In response to the Ministry of Education requirement, the Waterloo Region District School Board […]

Welcome Back: A message from our Director and Associate Director

Posted September 3, 2021

Dear students, parents, caregivers, families and community members, Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Although we’re all excited to grow, learn and make new friends; we also have questions and even feel a little nervous. Our Associate Director Lila Read, and Director of Education jeewan chanicka came together to welcome us all back to another […]

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