An Attitude of Gratitude | Caring/Coping/Connecting
Posted November 3, 2021
The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can all feel grateful by focusing on the positives in our lives, no matter how small they may seem. Research shows us that feeling grateful and expressing gratitude makes us happier, healthier, and more able to tolerate stress and tough situations. In other words, it increases […]
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WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Late Honourable William G. Davis
Posted November 1, 2021
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, November 4, 2021 for the memorial service of the Late Honourable William G. Davis, 18th Premier of Ontario, 1971 – 1985. William G. Davis passed away on August […]
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Holocaust Education Week
Posted October 29, 2021
The first week of November is Holocaust Education Week (HEW), as recognized by Jewish Community organisations across Canada. Recognizing Holocaust Education Week is part of the Waterloo Region District School Board’s (WRDSB) ongoing commitment to raising our collective consciousness and knowledge about the historical and contemporary experiences of systematically persecuted communities. From 1933-1945, the Nazi […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Visit the Immunization Reporting website
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Call Region of Waterloo Public Health at 519-575-4400 ext. 5001
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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 […]
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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 […]
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