When do Schools Close Due to Weather?
Posted February 19, 2015
Our procedure for severe weather provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.
Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.
The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.
How do we communicate cancellations or closures?
Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.
Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.
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Family Day-
Posted February 13, 2015
Monday, February 16th is Family Day. Enjoy the time with your family!
Driftwood Park Students are Moving!
Posted February 13, 2015
Move-a-thon Day at Driftwood Park is a success. It may be cold outside but our students are getting lots of fun exercise! Thanks to our School Council for sponsoring this event.
Thank a Crossing Guard today!
Posted February 11, 2015
Today is Walk to School day and Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. Please take a moment to thank your crossing guard for always working to keep us safe.
Parking– Please Help!
Posted February 6, 2015
Due to parking on Parkland Crescent, we have had a bus stuck twice this week, unable to get down the street. One day students were over half an hour late getting home. Please note that there are changes to extend the No Parking zone coming soon. In the meantime, please park a little further away and walk […]
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February 2 – All Schools CLOSED
Posted February 2, 2015
Due to weather, ALL schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day Programs are closed as well. The Education Centre is open for those who can get there safely.
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2014 Director’s Annual Report
Posted January 27, 2015
The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and achievements in learning […]
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P.A. Day on Friday, January 30th
Posted January 26, 2015
No classes for students. Teachers will be working on Assessment and Evaluation.
Beach Day!
Posted January 26, 2015
Thursday is our next Spirit Day. School appropriate beach wear please.
Changes to the No Stopping Zone
Posted January 26, 2015
The City of Kitchener is extending the No Stopping Zone on Parkland Crescent. Look carefully for signs posted that show this.