November Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers

Posted October 26, 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 […]

Treaties Recognition Week

Posted October 25, 2021

The first week of November is Treaties Recognition Week as proclaimed by the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (MIRR) in 2016. It honours the importance of treaties and helps Ontarians learn more about treaty rights, treaty relationships and their role as treaty people. First Nations’ process of treaty-making existed for thousands of years before […]

Events happening at the Mill Courtland Community Centre

Posted October 25, 2021

Check out the following link for some great events and clubs happening at the Mill Courtland Community Centre including:

https://www.mcna-hscg.com/programs.html

Free Guitar club

B-Ball and Black History: Highland Stirling Community Group Peer Mentoring Program

Basketball Development

Pumpkin Carving Party

 

 

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Celebrating Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Posted October 21, 2021

Today, Thursday, October 21, we mark Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. It’s a day for us to celebrate the dedication, passion and hard work of our Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs). Each and every day, these educators support the learning and development of thousands of students in the Waterloo Region District […]

Important Information from Public Health

Posted October 20, 2021

 

Dear Courtland Families,

 

If your child is in Grade 7, 8, or 9 this school year (2021/2022), they are eligible to receive their school program vaccines as outlined in the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), or complete the series if they had already started them.

 

On October 18, 2021, individuals will be able to book an appointment. Appointments will be available starting November 1, 2021. Most clinics will be available outside of school and working hours at Public Health offices in Waterloo and Cambridge.

 

Before booking an appointment, parents/students should update their immunization records via ICON or by calling 519-575-4400 ext. 5001 (Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm).

 

Appointments can be booked online starting October 18th using the Public Health portal or by calling 519-575-4400.

 

Please note that appointments will be released in blocks every two weeks over the next year. Region of Waterloo Public Health greatly appreciates your patience as we work to get students across the Region caught up on their vaccinations.

 

If you have questions about the School Vaccine Program catch-up process:

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School Immunization Program Restarting for Grade 7, 8, and 9 Students

Posted October 18, 2021

Since the Spring of 2020, the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) school vaccination program has been suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Health will be restarting the program on November 1, 2021 for students in Grade 7, 8, and 9. Vaccination Clinics Clinics will be offered at Public Health offices at […]

Province Announces Free Menstrual Products in Schools

Posted October 14, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) was pleased with the announcement by Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, that the Ontario Government will distribute six million free menstrual products per year to school boards. Supporting Menstrual Equity in the WRDSB Since 2019, the WRDSB has addressed period poverty in every school in our system, beginning […]

Mark it Read for Dyslexia Awareness Month

Posted October 13, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is inviting you to Mark it Read for Dyslexia Awareness Month. October 1st, 2021 marked the start of the 4th annual Dyslexia national awareness-raising campaign. This year’s theme, Empowering Voices, intends to inspire young people across Canada to be proud that they are #PoweredByDyslexia as well as to […]

World Mental Health Day 2021

Posted October 10, 2021

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and marks more than 18 months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While in some ways, life has returned to a version of what we remember, there are other regular reminders that our lives, and our mental health, are still being impacted by the pandemic. The World […]

Holiday Long Weekend: Supporting Health and Safety

Posted October 8, 2021

As we prepare to set out on a well-deserved holiday long weekend, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some advice from Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario. Although this is a time to rest and relax, we must continue our efforts to keep students, families, and staff safe and […]

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