Graduation Photos! – Week of November 23, 2026
Posted November 10, 2026
Good morning GCI Families,
Please click the link to book your photo appointments beginning on November 23, 2026.
This site includes all the details including what to wear and what to expect.
***Please note: The location for photos is the Library – Not Tassie Hall***
We have opened the first 2 days for appointments (November 23 and 24) and will release more appointments as these time slots fill.
More days will only be opened as needed. This will help ensure there are not large gaps between appointments for the photographers.
Thank you,
-GCI Staff
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Latin American Heritage Month – Exploring Culture, History and Identity | #StudentVoice
Posted November 10, 2026
In October, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) celebrated Latin American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to honouring the vibrant histories, cultures, languages, and significant contributions of Latin American communities. On October 15, Eastwood Collegiate Institute’s LatinX Club hosted a special event in recognition of this month. The gathering brought together students from various […]
Grade 8 Information Nights at WRDSB Secondary Schools
Posted November 10, 2026
Grade 8 students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are beginning to look towards the next step in their educational journey. To help them, secondary schools are getting ready to share more information about how they support student learning. Updated for the 2026-27 School Year Transition to Secondary School Guide Graduation Requirements from […]
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WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
Posted November 6, 2026
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast from Friday, November 6 to Monday November 9 in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day on Sunday, November 8. On November 11, flags will be flown at half-mast from […]
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Midterm Assessment/Evaluation Day November 12, 2026
Posted November 6, 2026
Dear Galt Students, Families, Caregivers/Guardians,
As we near the midterm Assessment and Evaluation Day (Nov. 12th), we would like to remind you of the following information.
Our Midterm Evaluation Days for 2026-2027 are:
– November 12 for Semester 1 (Week 2)
– April 19 for Semester 2 (Week 2)
Important things to know:
– School buses will run on their regular schedule.
– Students are not required to attend school unless they have been invited by their individual teachers.
– Teachers will communicate with individual students and classes of their requirement to attend.
– If a student is invited by the teacher, and does not attend, that student will be marked absent.
– November 12 is a Week 2, with classes scheduled as Blocks A B D C, the same times as a regular school day.
– Please reach out to your student’s teacher should you have any course specific questions. The main office is also here to help.
~GCI Staff
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KCI celebrates Islamic Heritage Month
Posted November 6, 2026
In October, Waterloo Region District School Board students (WRDSB) gathered at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School (KCI) for a day of learning and connection in celebration of Islamic Heritage Month. The theme of the event was “Salaam – Paix – Peace.” The event featured community speakers, cultural performances and interactive learning opportunities.The opening keynote speaker, […]
