School bus driver availability

Posted October 6, 2017

School bus operators are currently experiencing a school bus driver shortage. This shortage is being experienced across the province, and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) has until this year been able to provide consistent service to all schools. For the region’s public and Catholic schools, 426 bus routes have been contracted to provide […]

World Teachers’ Day 2017

Posted October 5, 2017

Waterloo region sparkles with talented innovators creating new ideas from quantum computers and Hyperloop transport to progressive thinking on gender issues and social justice. Whether it is high tech innovation or social innovation – changing our society and communities to become better places to live and work and raise a family – we know that […]

WRDSB wears orange on September 29

Posted September 28, 2017

WRDSB recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed September 30 and was first launched in 2013. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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