Labour Update for Families
To all Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Families, We would like to thank you for your understanding and patience as we experience job actions by three provincial union groups. It is not...
View ArticleLabour Update for Parents re: Extracurricular Activities
HWDSB would like to inform parents of the latest development in labour negotiations involving the provincial Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO). ETFO has announced that its members...
View ArticleLabour Update for Families
We would like to update you regarding labour negotiations. Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is pleased to have learned that a tentative agreement was reached today with the Canadian...
View ArticleLabour Update for Families (Nov. 13, 2015)
To all Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board families, Thank you again for your understanding during the provincial job actions affecting our schools. We appreciate your continued support as we...
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Labour Update for Families (Nov. 30, 2015)
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is pleased to have learned that a tentative agreement was reached Friday with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation – Support Staff. At...
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HWDSB and HWETL reach tentative local agreement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and the Hamilton-Wentworth Elementary Teachers’ Local (HWETL) have reached a tentative local agreement after 10 days of bargaining. “Reaching a local...
View ArticleCanada Helmet Initiative – Helmet Campaign
Helmets prevent brain injuries. Protect your brain! The Canada Helmet Initiative and participating schools will be selling quality winter and summer sport helmets in January 2016. Anyone in your family...
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HWDSB Trustees Seek Feedback on New Board Vision
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Trustees heard frank and challenging feedback from the community about how the Board can find a new direction – and now they want Hamilton to weigh in on the...
View ArticleHWDSB adds PA Day in April
Following recent provincial settlements with teachers’ federations, all school boards in Ontario are required to change their current school year calendars to show one additional PA Day. HWDSB has...
View ArticleInternational Baccalaureate Information Night is January 28
Parents and guardians who wish their child to receive enriched high school programming are invited to an information night about the International Baccalaureate diploma. The International Baccalaureate...
View ArticleWear Yellow Days
Celebrate active transportation. Join the Movement! On Wear Yellow Day students, parents, and staff are encouraged to wear yellow clothing and use active transportation (walking, cycling, rolling, bus)...
View ArticlePlease Provide Feedback on the Draft 2016/17 School Year Calendar
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...
View ArticleNew Secondary Out-of-Catchment process
Our Out-of-Catchment process in secondary is changing. While most students choose to attend their home schools, we know some students want the choice of attending a school outside their neighbourhood....
View ArticlePlease Provide Feedback on the Draft Political Activities in Schools During...
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to the principles of fairness and non-partisanship during election campaigns. HWDSB supports student and community engagement in the...
View ArticlePlease Provide Feedback on the Draft Naming of Schools Policy
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) recognizes that naming schools, or sections of the school, provides a unique opportunity to further develop an identity for the Board, its staff, its...
View Article2016 HWDSB Summer Programs
Community and Continuing Education (CCE) is pleased to work with our school partners to offer summer programs to support our students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 10. To learn more about a...
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Parent Voice Survey
Parents, guardians and caregivers play a vital role at HWDSB. We want you to tell us how you feel we can better support you and your children in the areas of Student Achievement, School Climate (safe...
View ArticleDetails on Recent Bus Delays
HWDSB buses are experiencing more delays than usual this week – and we apologize for the inconvenience this is causing our students and their families. A bus driver shortage is affecting school boards...
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