Congratulations To Our 2020 Graduates

Posted June 24, 2020

With only days left in the 2019-2020 school year, our minds turn to celebrating the achievements of our graduating students – from those who are making the transition from Kindergarten to Grade 1, to those transitioning from Grade 8 to 9, all the way to the Grade 12 graduates who are preparing to set out […]

Farewell to Our Grade Six Students

Posted June 24, 2020

As our Grade six students prepare to transition to a senior school, we hope that they have happy memories to take with them as they begin their new journey. Many of our grade six students have been at our school for several years. Some have attended John Darling since Junior Kindergarten!  This is a time […]

Our Outdoor Education Department presents #HoneyHiveLive

Posted June 24, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a beekeeper or been curious about what the inside of a beehive looks like? Well, we have a unique opportunity for you! We invite all our students, staff and families to join our outdoor education department staff TODAY as we open up the honey hives from […]

June 22, 2020 Board Meeting goes online

Posted June 22, 2020

Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees are continuing to meet online. Our next online meeting is tonight, June 22, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]

Week 12 Wrap-Up: Year-End Celebrations and Reopening Planning

Posted June 19, 2020

It’s hard to believe that this week marks the twelfth week of distance learning in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). As we prepare for the final days of the school year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the efforts of all of our students, their families and our staff, as you have all […]

Reopening Our Child Care Centres

Posted June 15, 2020

On June 9, the Minister of Education announced that Child Care Centres may reopen as part of the Framework for Re-Opening Our Province: Stage 2. The WRDSB is committed to this phased approach and ensuring our facilities are safe and ready for reentry. We recognize that supporting child care and the early years sector is […]

Week 11 Wrap-Up: Preparing for the End of the School Year

Posted June 12, 2020

It’s hard to believe that there are only two weeks left in the school year! As we reflect on these last months, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the efforts of all of our students, their families and our staff, as you have all navigated the past ten weeks. As we enter these final weeks, […]

Help Us Help You: Addresses for Report Card Delivery

Posted June 12, 2020

With the end of the school year fast approaching, report cards for both elementary and secondary students will be produced and distributed, but instead of students bringing their report card home, schools will be using Canada Post to mail the report cards directly to you at home. To ensure that the report card is sent […]

June 8, 2020 Special Board Meeting goes online

Posted June 8, 2020

Public school trustees play a critical role in linking families with school boards. While our schools are closed and we are not holding our regular public Board Meetings, our trustees are continuing to meet online. Our next online meeting is tonight, June 8, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm. Trustees and members of our senior team […]

Week 10 Wrap-Up: Retrieving Items and Provincial Updates

Posted June 5, 2020

Retrieving personal items from your school Starting the week of June 15, WRDSB students and families will have the opportunity to safely empty their lockers and safely retrieve personal items from their schools. Families can expect to receive information directly from their school about the retrieval process, including the dates and times families should arrive […]

1 … 73 74 75 … 122