Friday, October 26, 2018 is a PD Day – no school for students

Posted October 22, 2018

Friday, October 26, 2018 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and Extended Day Programs will operate at satellite locations. The focus for the day across all our schools will be reflecting on our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement & Well-Being and School Improvement […]

‘Get Ready for School’ program

Posted October 18, 2018

Do you have a child starting school in September 2019? Consider registering them for Strong Start’s “Get Ready For School Program.” Give your child the advantage of entering school with strong early literacy skills and increased confidence. The program runs out of the Stanley Park Community Centre (SPCC) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (2 hours each) […]

Joint Wellness Initiative – School Councils

Posted October 17, 2018

A group of community schools including Crestview, Mackenzie King, Smithson, Franklin, Stanley Park, Lackner Woods, Chicopee Hills, and Breslau have joined together to offer a series of workshops for our families and community on specific topics related to health and wellness. The first event takes place next week! It is called, “Beyond the Sandwich” and will focus […]

October 16 is Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day

Posted October 16, 2018

Today, October 16th, we celebrate Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day, a day where we recognize the commitment, hard work and passion of our early childhood educators. More than 550 educators went to work this morning to greet and care for 8,400 students in the Waterloo Region District School Board. To witness our littlest learners get excited […]

Cannabis legalization and our schools

Posted October 15, 2018

On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal to use, buy, possess and cultivate in Canada for persons over 19 years of age. For our students, the possession and use of cannabis is illegal. We know that this change in legislation has raised many questions and possible concerns regarding how the change will affect schools. […]

Annual Craft Sale

Posted October 12, 2018

Join us for the 29th Annual Breslau Craft ShowSaturday, October 13th 9:00am – 3:00pm Breslau Public School Visit www.facebook.com/breslaucraftshow for more information!

A letter to families regarding the hold and secure on October 5

Posted October 5, 2018

Dear Breslau PS families, I want to make you aware of a situation that affected our school today. Around 12:10 p.m. Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) alerted us to a serious situation they were handling. A suspect had barricaded themselves in a home in the vicinity of our school. At this point, the school was […]

Update: Breslau PS in Hold and Secure – October 5

Posted October 5, 2018

Update: At 2:40 pm police removed the hold and secure. Please be advised that a hold and secure has been issued by the Waterloo Regional Police Service for Breslau PS as police are responding to an incident in the area. Students will not be released from the school until the police department have lifted the hold […]

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 4, 2018

On October 5th, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a day where we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They walked with their friends, rode their bikes, or boarded a school bus. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each […]

WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 28

Posted September 23, 2018

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]

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