WRDSB closes gap to province on standardized tests
Posted September 20, 2017
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) results in standardized tests for reading, writing and mathematics moved closer to the provincial average in results released by the Education, Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) today. WRDSB now exceeds the provincial average in Grade 9 (Applied) Mathematics and for first-time eligible students for the OSSLT. WRDSB improved results […]
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CSLC 2017 billet families needed
Posted September 12, 2017
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is proud to host the 33rd annual Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC). From September 26-30, Sir John A MacDonald Secondary School (SJAM) is welcoming more than 1,000 student leaders, from all over Canada, to their school. Over the course of the week, CSLC participants will engage in activities and […]
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Reminder- MEET THE TEACHER BBQ TONIGHT! 5:30-7:30
Posted September 7, 2017
We look forward to welcoming families tonight. Please come enjoy a BBQ, check out the new playground, and take a moment to introduce yourself to your child’s new teacher. Hot Dog or Hamburger Combo $ 5.00 – includes chips and a drink Individual Hot Dogs or Hamburgers $ 3.00 All other items – $ 1.00 […]
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We Moved Mountains…. Thank you for your help!
Posted September 2, 2017
What an incredible turnout for the spreading of wood chips around the new playground. Many hands make for light work. Thank to all community members who joined together to help complete our new playground. A shout out to the Laurelwood Playground Committee and Open Space Solutions. Your efforts have been ongoing,tremendous and appreciated. We also […]
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Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year
Posted August 31, 2017
Dear Parents and Caregivers, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2017-18 school year. We have put together a variety of resources designed to help you become familiar with school programs, communicate with your child’s teachers and school, and actively engage in their learning. Participating in your child’s learning is a […]
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New Playground Is Almost Done! Help Needed!
Posted August 30, 2017
Saturday September 2nd at 8:45 am we are looking for volunteers to help spread wood chips around our NEWLY INSTALLED PLAYGROUND! All welcome. Please bring a shovel and wheelbarrow. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet The Teacher
Posted August 29, 2017
Laurelwood Public School’s Meet The Teacher will take place on Thursday September 7th from 5:30 to 7:30 Community BBQ 5:30-6:30 – Details to follow Opportunity to meet and greet teachers 6:30-7:30
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Board Audit Committee (2 Positions)
Posted August 24, 2017
Do you have a passion for public education and community involvement? We are looking for up to two community members to join the Board Audit Committee, which supervises a variety of financial and risk management processes for the school board. Candidates must have a high level of financial and business knowledge relevant to our publicly […]
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A new school year begins September 5—Information you need to know
Posted August 21, 2017
Get ready to start learning, discovering and making memories.
We’re excited to welcome you back to school on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Follow Waterloo Region District School Board on Twitter and share your first day of school with us using #WRDSBFirstDay.
Find out more about transportation, registration and newcomer assessment information.
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Transportation details for 2017–18 school year will be available Monday, August 21, 2017
Posted August 15, 2017
Kindergarten Students
Since Junior Kindergarten students will not have an Ontario Education Number prior to September, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) Inc. will be sending a direct mail out to families of Junior Kindergarten students detailing busing information for September 2017.
Senior Kindergarten students will receive a mailed postcard with student login instructions to retrieve their information. Information will be mailed out during the week of August 14.
Special Education Programs
Families with students in Special Education programs will receive a letter home indicating busing information during the month of August.
Elementary and Secondary students
Parents can login and view your child’s transportation details by going to www.stswr.ca and following these easy steps:
- Click on “Student Login”
- Enter your child’s Ontario Education Number (OEN)
- The OEN can be found on your child’s report card (numbers only, no space, no dash).
- Enter your child’s birth date: DD/MM/YYYY
- Enter your child’s street number (house number only).
- Select the school your child is attending from the drop down menu.
You can also visit www.stswr.ca to see bus delays and cancellations, subscribe to receive email notifications for late buses and closures and follow on Twitter @stswr.