Why were our schools closed Friday?

Posted February 23, 2015

The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:

1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.

2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.

3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.

The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.

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When do Schools Close Due to Weather?

Posted February 19, 2015

Our procedure for severe weather  provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.

Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.

The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.

How do we communicate cancellations or closures?

Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.

Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.

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This Week @ MacGregor: Feb. 16-20, 2015

Posted February 17, 2015

Check out the board for the fun festivities planned for this week at MacGregor for the week of Monday, February 16 to Friday, February 20, 2015.

This Week @ MacGregor: Feb. 09-13, 2015

Posted February 9, 2015

Check out the board for all of the winter activities scheduled at MacGregor for the week of Monday, February 9, to Friday, 13, 2015.

This Week @ MacGregor – Feb. 02-06, 2015

Posted February 3, 2015

Check out the board for the fabulous activities scheduled this week at MacGregor for the week of Monday, February 2, to Friday, February 6, 2015.

February 2 – All Schools CLOSED

Posted February 2, 2015

Due to weather, ALL schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day Programs are closed as well. The Education Centre is open for those who can get there safely.

Weather Reminder

Posted February 1, 2015

As winter weather makes its return to Waterloo, please listen to the following radio stations, or check the following websites in case of inclement weather: AM 570 CHYM FM 96.7 KOOL FM 105.3 WRDSB (www.wrdsb.ca) Bus Delays can be found on the transportation website http://www.stswr.ca/ Please do not call the school to because our lines […]

2014 Director’s Annual Report

Posted January 27, 2015

The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and  achievements in learning […]

This Week @ MacGregor: Jan. 26-30, 2015

Posted January 26, 2015

Check out the board for the great activities scheduled this week at MacGregor. Don’t forget that Friday is a P.A. day.

Grade 8 Camp Information Meeting

Posted January 20, 2015

The Grade 8 Camp Wenonah Information Meeting is Wednesday, January 21.  Please note that the start time is 6:30 p.m.  Parents and students are welcome to attend.

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