About

Welcome to Waterford District High School!

  • WDHS was first established in 1892
  • Our school colours are white (W), heliotrope (H) and scarlet (S)
  • Our mascot is a wolf named ‘Wolfie’
  • We attract students from Brant, Norfolk and Haldimand
  • We value tradition and continue to participate in important events, such as turkey dinners, staff versus student hockey games, and Young Canada Day at the Norfolk Fair.
  • Our connection to the community is strong and ever-growing

Principal's Message

Waterford District High School has been a community school serving the residents of Waterford and surrounding areas since 1892. WDHS is proud to have graduated over 130 cohorts of learners in Norfolk County.

This website will provide you with snapshots of student life at WDHS. Please take the time to explore the opportunities provided at Waterford. If you require more information or have questions please reach out by phone or email.

Waterford District High School provides a full range of classes across all three pathways. Whether you plan to pursue a trade, attend college, go to work or attend university we can ensure that you have the core courses and electives to get you to your destination.

WDHS has specialized courses in hockey, volleyball and soccer. We have Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs in Construction, Health & Wellness and Hospitality & Tourism as well as an amazing robotics lab that is utilized by a number of our math and science classes.  Please consider joining a team, club or committee. We are proud of our 22 sports teams, numerous clubs like Robotics, Drama and Chess and the exceptional academic opportunities offered to WDHS

We welcome you whether you are just joining us for the first time or if you are a returning Wolf. We pride ourselves in the many opportunities available for you to get involved with school life.

Once a wolf, always a wolf!

Pam O’Halloran

Principal


Our Vision

Students completing an in-class science experiment

The vision of WDHS is to create an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, a love of learning and inspires high academic achievement for all. 

Student participating in an outdoor activity.


Staff Directory

Our staff take pride in their teaching.  From front line clerical staff, our custodial staff, teachers, guidance, or Admin team we are all here to support your student to be successful in their high school experience.

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School Mission Statement

We will create kind, caring and contributing members of society by providing:
  • a safe, inclusive environment
  • differentiated programming
  • character development
  • support for individual needs
  • responsible, respectful behaviour
  • a sense of community caring

WDHS Student Expectations

A wolf always:

  • Respects and protects each member of the pack.
  • Shows care for the pack’s territory (school, grounds and community)
  • Takes responsibility and ownership for the learning environment and acts responsibly within it.
  • Communicates appropriately with members of the pack (including with technology).
  • Appreciates learning and attends class on-time with the rest of the pack.
“For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.” Rudyard Kipling

Daily Schedule

Period 1   09:55 - 10:15 am

Period 2   10:20 - 11:35 am

Lunch   11:35 - 12:20 pm

Period 3   12:20 - 01:35 pm

Period 4   01:40 - 02:55 pm

Remember, WDHS is in ZONE 1 for all transportation routes.


Office Staff

Office Coordinator
Christine Webber

Attendance Secretary
Talvi Volpini

Guidance Secretary
Karen Leger

School Council

Come out and join us! As a school council member, you can help your council discover new and exciting ways to contribute to the education of students in your school.

Education is a partnership involving parents, students, teachers, principals

Book A Guidance Appointment

Guidance Department

Counsellor

Lauren Neilson

Call the guidance office to book your appointment.

 

Waterford District Secondary School
227 Main Street South, P.O. Box 370
Waterford ON N0E 1Y0
Tel: (519) 443-8657 ext. 507000
Email: WaterfordDistrictSS@granderie.ca
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Principal
pamela o'halloran
Vice Principal
jonathan devries
School Secretary
christine webber
Bell Times
Period 1: 8:55 a.m. To 10:10 a.m.
Period 2: 10:15 a.m. To 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. To 12:20 p.m.
Period 3: 12:20 p.m. To 1:35 p.m.
Period 4: 1:45 p.m. To 2:55 p.m.
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349 Erie Avenue Brantford
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Tel: 519-756-6301 (or 1-888-548-8878)
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