Report Card Distribution is Wednesday, May 1st

Posted April 30, 2024

Students will receive their midterm report card in their homeroom class on Wednesday, May 1st.

Students with a first period spare can pick up their report card from the school library.

E-learning report cards will be arriving at the school after May 1st, please follow up with the main office.

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Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Posted April 12, 2024

When: Thursday, June 20th, 2024

Where: Bingemans Conference Centre

Address:  425 Bingemans Centre Drive , Kitchener, ON    

Room:  Marshall Hall

Ceremony Time:  7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Doors open:   6:30 p.m.

Grads Arrival Time:  6:00 p.m. (report to gowning room)

The deadline to reserve your Graduation cap and gown is Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

Cap and gown rental  $40 per graduate available on School Day

Guests tickets are $10 each, available for purchase on School Day.   (Do not buy guest tickets until you have paid for your cap and gown)

Click here to purchase flowers/souvenirs for your graduate  (this will take you to a third party link, not affiliated with Eastwood)

 

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SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Posted April 10, 2024

Click HERE for more information

REGISTRATION DEADLINE :     Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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OSSLT for Secondary Students in 2024

Posted April 8, 2024

To get their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students in Grades 10 to 12 must meet the literacy graduation requirement.

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)

In Ontario, the OSSLT is the standard method used to test students’ literacy skills. Its purpose is to support students to meet the provincial literacy requirement to graduate.

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April 8 Eclipse Update – WRDSB Asynchronous Student Learning Day

Posted April 3, 2024

Reflecting on further considerations, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools will be closed to students on Monday, April 8, 2024 and students can participate in asynchronous learning opportunities on that day.  The decision has been made after listening to and reflecting on further feedback from the WRDSB community, including staff and families. Concerns for […]

Wednesday, April 10 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted April 1, 2024

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

Resources for Multilingual Language Learners (MLL) and Families

Posted May 2, 2024

We are pleased to announce the launch of new Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) resources on our website. These resources are designed to support MLL students, families and caregivers. Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Online Resources You will find information to support: Families who are moving to Canada Recent newcomers to the region Current MLL students, families […]

2024 Building Community: Advancing Anti-Ableism in Education Symposium

Posted May 2, 2024

You’re invited! Join the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) as we host our first-ever accessibility symposium. When: Thursday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Where: Wilfrid Laurier University – Waterloo Campus – Bricker Building (22 Bricker Avenue, Waterloo, ON N2L 3B4) Parking: For those who register, information about parking will be sent […]

May 1st is National Principal’s Day

Posted May 1, 2024

May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day The Waterloo Region District School Board is grateful for the leadership our Principals and Vice-Principals provide each and every day. National Principal’s Day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and the extended community. The impact of Principals and Vice-Principals extends beyond […]

May is Jewish Heritage Month

Posted May 1, 2024

May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]

WRDSB Celebrates Asian Heritage Month 2024

Posted May 1, 2024

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. For nearly 250 years, people of Asian heritage have contributed to Canadian history, society, and identity. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) invites students, staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and experiences of Asian Canadians and the Asian […]

A Message from the Minister of Education to Ontario Parents

Posted April 29, 2024

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, has prepared messages to Ontario families and caregivers about the Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct to restrict cellphones and vapes in schools. View this letter as a PDF: English Letter French Letter Letter from the Minister of Education Dear parents, For the first time in […]

Wednesday, May 8th

Posted April 29, 2024

 

This year Blended Learning Days will be on the following dates:

  • Wednesday September 27, 2023 – Week 2
  • Wednesday December 6, 2023 – Week 2
  • Wednesday February 28, 2024 – Week 2
  • Wednesday May 08, 2024 – Week 1

Secondary teachers will be engaging in Professional Development to support the expansion of de-streaming and single streaming. For students, these days will be similar to our Instructional Support Days, where students are not required to attend in-person, but will have learning provided through the virtual classroom and meetings with their teachers. Attendance will be taken, but in-person attendance will be optional on these days.

  • A supervised study space will be available in the morning for students who wish to attend.
  • Blended Learning Days are instructional days.  
  •  Attendance will be taken so students must engage online or in person.
  • ACE students will attend school with regular programming and following regular attendance procedures.
  • Transportation will run at regular times

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WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 26, 2024

April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. We remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. Flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be […]

Explore Your Future: Career Speaker Series

Posted April 26, 2024

The Business and Education Partnership (BEP) of Waterloo Region invites Grades 7 to 12 students and their families to participate in the Explore Your Future speaker series. These free, in-person events give students a chance to learn about potential career options and help plan their future career pathways. Registration for these events is required. Explore […]

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