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Autism Program at McMaster Children’s Hospital
McMaster Children’s Hospital has consulted with families to learn about what matters most to them and has designed its new program offerings to reflect the input they received. Please see more details...
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Help HWDSB enhance communication about special education
HWDSB is conducting a voluntary survey to enhance communication with families of children who receive special education programs and services. We want to hear from you about the best ways to...
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Labour Update for Families
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) remains focused on student achievement, safety and well-being. It is important to keep students, families and the community aware of the current...
View ArticleHelp Name the Westmount Auditorium
HWDSB is now seeking suggestions from the community to name the auditorium located at Westmount Secondary School. The consultation is open from December 2, 2019, to 4 p.m. on January 31, 2020. Parents,...
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Labour Update for Families
As you may know, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) teachers and education workers will participate in a one-day, province-wide full withdrawal of services – a strike action – on...
View ArticleLearn about transportation and possible delays
With school starting on Sept. 3, please be sure to visit our Transportation web page. We are expecting that a recurring driver shortage will affect some routes. Learn how to stay informed on our...
View ArticleFrench as a Second Language (FASL) Advisory Committee Seeking Members
HWDSB’s French as a Second Language (FASL) Advisory Committee is seeking members to advise Trustees on elementary and secondary French programming as well as Ministry of Education and community...
View ArticleUpdates to HWDSB’s Concussion Procedure
In March of 2018, the Ontario government passed a law known as Rowan’s Law. Designed to protect athletes and to educate parents/guardians, coaches and officials about the dangers of head injuries, it...
View ArticleInternational and Indigenous Languages Elementary Programs CANCELLED on...
With the potential withdrawal of services by HWDSB’s CUPE staff starting Monday, October 7th, it has been decided that all access to HWDSB facilities will be cancelled for Saturday, October 5th,...
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Labour Update for families
HWDSB received official notice that on Monday, October 7, 2019, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents about 500 HWDSB caretakers and maintenance workers, may take strike...
View ArticleInternational and Indigenous Languages Elementary Programs CANCELLED from...
With the potential withdrawal of services by HWDSB’s CUPE staff starting Monday, October 7th, it has been decided that all non-instructional day access to HWDSB facilities will be cancelled for the...
View ArticleCancellation: French Immersion Information Session Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Cootes...
Due to delays amid labour uncertainty, HWDSB is cancelling the French Immersion Information Session that had been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at Cootes Paradise Elementary School. When upcoming...
View ArticleJoin HWDSB’s Human Rights and Equity Community Advisory Committee
HWDSB is committed to identifying and eliminating systemic barriers from schools and classrooms to enhance student and staff well-being. In support of this commitment to creating an equitable,...
View ArticleFrench Immersion Registration is being Extended Because of Technical...
Due to an issue with the online form to register for French Immersion, HWDSB is extending the registration deadline to Sunday, January 26 at 11:59 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have...
View ArticleLabour Update for Elementary School Families
Please see the following letter shared with all families with children at HWDSB elementary schools. Elementary Parent Letter – Labour Update Jan 22 2020
View ArticleNotice of ETFO Walkout Friday, Jan. 31, 2020
All HWDSB elementary schools will be closed to students on Friday, January 31, 2020 as a result of a one-day walkout by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. Parents/guardians are required to...
View Article2020-2021 Draft School Year Calendar Consultation
Every year, school boards across Ontario must submit school year calendars to the Ministry of Education. According to Regulation 304, school boards must develop a school year calendar for elementary...
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Families, please complete the 2020 Parent Voice Survey
In 2019, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) asked parents to participate in giving feedback about the services we offer to all children. We shared the results of that survey in April...
View ArticleNovel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Ontario has shared news of four confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Health officials anticipated these first cases and the overall risk to Ontario is considered low. As student and...
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Dates Set for Safe Schools: Bullying Prevention and Intervention Review Panel
Public feedback about how to stop bullying and support students will be front and centre at a series of community sessions led by the independent experts on the Safe Schools: Bullying Prevention and...
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