A Message from Mr. Weigel

Posted June 2, 2022

I would like to announce that I will be leaving King Edward at the end of June. For the last five and a half years, it has been an honour and a privilege to be the Principal of such an amazing school and community. I want to thank parents and staff for working together to […]

Elevating Accessibility in the WRDSB

Posted June 2, 2022

For Mel Lavoie and the entire Facilities Services team at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), accessibility is non-negotiable. Lavoie is a project coordinator and provided an overview of some recent work undertaken to ensure WRDSB spaces are accessible for all that we serve. “It’s just something that you have to have,” said Lavoie. […]

PIC hosts food and nutrition speaker event for parents/caregivers

Posted June 1, 2022

On Thursday, June 9 at 7pm, our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is hosting a free online speaker event on the topic of food and nutrition for all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) parents and caregivers, as part of their Family Engagement Series. The session, Healthy Family and How to Raise Healthy Eaters, will include […]

Welcome to Kindergarten

Posted June 1, 2022

Please join us for our Welcome to Kindergarten night on Tuesday June 14th. This event is for families that are new to Kindergarten and have registered with King Edward PS.

Pride Month in the WRDSB

Posted June 1, 2022

Since 2017, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has proudly raised the Pride flag on June 1 at every building across our school board. This is a symbol of recognition and support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while also marking the beginning of Pride month. This Pride Month, every school in the WRDSB will raise […]

National AccessAbility Week: May 29 to June 4

Posted May 30, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) prioritizes accessibility in all that we do. This week is National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada and this year’s NAAW theme is “Inclusive From The Start.” The NAAW is a time to: Celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities Raise awareness of the critical need for accessibility and […]

Menstrual Health Day

Posted May 28, 2022

On May 28, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) acknowledges Menstrual Health Day to promote education around periods, the fight for menstrual equity, and advocacy for policy change. Commonly known as Menstrual Hygiene Day, we are using the word ‘health’ not ‘hygiene’, in alliance with our community partners, in an effort to de-stigmatize periods. […]

Friday, June 3 is a PD Day for elementary WRDSB students

Posted May 27, 2022

Friday, June 3, 2022 is a professional development (PD) day for Elementary school staff. Students will not attend school, both in-person or virtually. All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will operate for enrolled students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus of the PD Day will be teacher-directed assessment, evaluation and planning […]

Update for Out of Province Remote Learners

Posted May 19, 2022

We have an important update for students and families of students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) remote learning programs. The Ministry of Education has provided updated direction to school boards for the 2022-23 school year which impacts: Remote learning programs E-Learning courses What is Changing for Students Living Outside Ontario As a […]

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Posted May 17, 2022

May 17 is recognized as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. It was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by: Two Spirit Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex people All other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics Also on May 17, […]

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