COVID-19 Screening Checklist Now Available in Multiple Languages
Posted November 16, 2021
The Ministry of Education is now offering its COVID-19 school screening checklist for students in multiple languages. In addition to English and French, the screening form is now available for download in 19 different languages. Translated School Screening Checklists To access the screening checklists, please visit the Ministry of Education website or download any of […]
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School Zone Traffic Tips
Posted November 15, 2021
In conjunction with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) and the City of Cambridge, we continually strive to improve the safety of all students arriving and departing Avenue Road School. STSWR have provided us with a handy Traffic tips Road Model MC We encourage all parents and guardians to read over it and thank you […]
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Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance
Posted November 15, 2021
November 20 is recognized around the world as the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. In preparation, the preceding week is acknowledged as Transgender Awareness Week. This week provides an opportunity to learn about transgender people, highlight their contributions throughout history, and advance advocacy towards eliminating discrimination and violence that impact the transgender community. Transgender Day […]
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Friday, November 19 is a PD Day for all WRDSB students
Posted November 12, 2021
Friday, November 19, 2021 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, both in-person or virtually. All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs are closed. All staff will engage in a full day of professional learning focused on Student Achievement and Well-Being, and Violence Prevention […]
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Bus Driver Recruitment Campaign
Posted November 12, 2021
Have you ever thought about being a school bus driver? Do you like children and care about their safety? If yes, we need you! The Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) is actively looking to hire up to 20 school bus drivers in the region. Positions are part-time and perfect for stay-at-home parents, retirees, […]
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COVID Case Notification
Posted November 11, 2021
COVID-19: CASE NOTIFICATION Region of Waterloo Public Health has determined that a transportation staff member, last at work on November 5, 2021, 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 all close contacts of the confirmed case […]
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Commemorating Remembrance Day 2021
Posted November 11, 2021
On November 11, Waterloo Region District School Board joins fellow Canadians in honouring our country’s many brave war heroes, both past and present, whose sacrifices have ensured the freedoms and lifestyle we are privileged to enjoy today. WRDSB schools are acknowledging the contributions of all veterans including those identifying as Indigenous, Black, Sikh, Chinese, French, […]
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2021-22 Severe Weather Day Information
Posted November 10, 2021
Dear Families and Students, As the days get colder and the snow starts to fall, we want to take this opportunity to share with you our severe weather plans for the 2021-22 school year. Although severe weather is rare, we want you to know what would happen in the event of severe weather. During severe […]
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Laurentian VP Answers the Call of Duty as a Reservist
Posted November 9, 2021
As we sit in November 2021, March 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic feels so far away. Lockdowns loomed, toilet paper was scarce and no one was really sure where this crisis would take us. In this time of extraordinary uncertainty, Stephen Coe, vice-principal at Laurentian Public School, responded to the call of […]
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Reviewing Our Library Collections
Posted November 8, 2021
We are committed to preparing our students for success in the world in which they will live and work. With this in mind, we must ensure that the learning and development of our students are guided and supported by up-to-date and relevant resources and supports. This includes the books that are available to them at […]