Join Public Health for Vaccine Info Session

Posted November 26, 2021

Join Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services for an information session on the effectiveness and safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for youth. This information session is intended for parents and guardians of children ages 5 to 11. Do you have questions about vaccines for youth? Dr. Kelly Grindrod, Associate Professor at the […]

December Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted November 25, 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls

Posted November 25, 2021

The UN General Assembly officially designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This date was selected to honour the Mirabal sisters, three political activists from the Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered in 1960 by order of the country’s ruler, Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961). The UNiTE by 2030 to […]

Vaccine Approval for 5 to 11 Year Olds, Return to Normal Model for Semester 2 in Secondary and Rapid Testing Over Winter Holidays

Posted November 23, 2021

Three important announcements have been made recently that have a direct impact on students and families at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB): Vaccine Approval for Children Aged 5-11 On November 19, Health Canada approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 5-11. Parents and caregivers who wish to […]

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