Update for Families of Special Education Students in Specific Secondary and Elementary Congregated Classes

Posted January 8, 2021

Further to our announcement yesterday regarding the extension of remote learning, we wanted to provide more information to students and families in our Secondary and Elementary Congregated Classes. Today, we received an update from the Ministry of Education in which they have mandated that school boards will provide in-person learning opportunities for their most complex […]

Province Announces Extension of Remote Learning

Posted January 7, 2021

Today, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that school closures and distance learning will continue for elementary schools through Friday, January 22 to help limit the spread of COVID-19. No changes for secondary students have been announced.  All elementary and secondary students are now scheduled to return to in-person learning on […]

Device needs for Extended School Closure

Posted January 7, 2021

With the recent announcement of a further school closure until Jan 25, we are offering an additional opportunity for those families who require a device for their child(ren) to participate in online remote learning.  If your family requires a device, please email jwg@wrdsb.ca.  We need your child’s name and their homeroom teacher’s name.  Pick up will be […]

Responding to Events in the US at Capitol Hill: Resources for Families and Students

Posted January 7, 2021

All of us are disturbed by the events that unfolded in Washington, D.C. yesterday with many distressing images that raise legitimate questions about democracy, the rule of law, white privilege, and anti-Black racism. Educators have been provided with resources to engage students in these conversations, in an age appropriate manner. Staff are available to provide […]

Now Accepting Elementary Mode of Learning Change Requests

Posted January 6, 2021

Families of elementary students who wish to change their child’s mode of learning (in-person to distance learning or from distance learning to in-person), have the opportunity to do so until 3:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021. To request a change in your child’s mode of learning, please contact your child’s school. Please note that […]

A Message from the Minister of Education for Ontario Families

Posted January 5, 2021

This message is also available in PDF format in English and French. Dear Ontario Parents, It has been a trying year for all Ontarians. Yet, through the greatest challenges we faced, our province – most especially inspired by our students, parents and education staff – came together. Unified in our effort to stop the spread […]

Upcoming Week – Jan 4th to 8th

Posted January 2, 2021

Dear families, On January 4th, teachers will be meeting to plan and prepare for the upcoming week (January 5th to January 8th). By the end of the day on January 4th, your child’s teacher will be sending out information regarding the schedule for the upcoming week. We encourage all families to participate in the first […]

Welcome to 2021 in the WRDSB

Posted January 1, 2021

Welcome 2021! As we can all attest to, 2020 was exceptionally challenging and we are looking forward with hope and optimism for all 2021 will bring! This new calendar year starts with some adjustments as students return to learning on January 4th. As a reminder, on December 21, 2020, the Ontario Provincial Government announced that […]

Device Request – Reminder

Posted December 30, 2020

Dear Parent/GuardianThis is a reminder to please consider whether your child requires a device for online remote learning during the extended school closure. Please send an email to jwg@wrdsb.ca, with your child’s name and their teacher’s name. Parents will be contacted regarding pick up information/date(s) by email message on your School-Day account. Please monitor the email address […]

Update for WRDSB Families on Return to Learning in 2021

Posted December 22, 2020

Yesterday the Premier of Ontario, in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced that starting January 4th both our elementary and our secondary students will begin the new year learning virtually from home and our schools will be closed to students during this time. The Premier and Minister of Education have made clear […]

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