Public Health wants to hear from you on Supervised Injection Services
Posted November 3, 2017
Region of Waterloo Public Health and community partners have started having conversations about supervised injection services. They are asking those who live, work and go to school in Waterloo region for their opinion on these services. You can have your say on Supervised Injection Services through the region’s online survey. To participate in the survey […]
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Does your Junior Kindergarten need glasses?!
Posted November 2, 2017
Great program for parents to access free glasses and eye exam for Jr. Kindies!! www.eyeseeeyelearn.ca
Halloween Guidelines Next Week
Posted October 27, 2017
Caregivers are reminded that on Oct.31st, Parkway is having Orange and Black with Wacky Wigs day. Scholars can wear black and gold clothes and a wacky wig. Our scholars in grades 1-6 are not to be wearing costumes or masks of any type next week and are not to bring in any Halloween props. This decision […]
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Happy Child Care Worker and ECE Appreciation Day
Posted October 25, 2017
At Waterloo Region District School Board we believe that early childhood learning sets children up for success. “Research shows that early learning has long-term benefits for a child’s academic and social skills. It can also improve your child’s reading, writing and math skills—in school and in life,” said Elaine Ranney, superintendent for student achievement and […]
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EXTENDED: #WeSingOCanada together
Posted October 18, 2017
We have extended the deadline for video submissions to Friday, November 24, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. It’s time to show your Canadian pride, WRDSB fam. We are creating a brand new O Canada video – and we want you to be the star. You can be a part of a brand new national anthem video […]
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Committed to student belonging on Halloween, and everyday.
Posted October 17, 2017
Halloween is just around the corner and this day that can be filled with excitement for many children. Halloween is often recognized with costumes and school activities, however it is important that schools continue to create a sense of belonging for each and every student. We recognize that not all families celebrate Halloween. October 31 […]
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Please respect our Student Crossing Guards
Posted October 10, 2017
One of the ways we support student safety is through our Student Crossing Guard program. Students in bright yellow vests help with directions and safety at our main intersection on Preston Parkway. They go through leadership training and are giving up their personal time to help ensure safe crossing by all our community members. It […]
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School bus driver availability
Posted October 6, 2017
School bus operators are currently experiencing a school bus driver shortage. This shortage is being experienced across the province, and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) has until this year been able to provide consistent service to all schools. For the region’s public and Catholic schools, 426 bus routes have been contracted to provide […]
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World Teachers’ Day 2017
Posted October 5, 2017
Waterloo region sparkles with talented innovators creating new ideas from quantum computers and Hyperloop transport to progressive thinking on gender issues and social justice. Whether it is high tech innovation or social innovation – changing our society and communities to become better places to live and work and raise a family – we know that […]
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School Council Food Drive
Posted September 29, 2017
The Parkway Public School Parent Council is holding a Thanksgiving food drive! To support our Preston Heights community, all donations will be sent to the Preston Heights Community Centre. You can donate daily between October 2nd and 5th by bringing your donations to Parkway! All new, sealed and non-expired non-perishable food items are accepted. We […]