News & Announcements

Vices and Devices – Family Engagement Presentation

Posted April 16, 2019

Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI) School Council is hosting a parent workshop, in their library, to help to equip parents for conversations with their teens about cannabis use, vaping, and screen time. Teens today deal with many peer and social pressures. With the constant presence of cell phones, laptops, and other technology, and the prevalence and […]

April 12 is a PD Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff

Posted April 8, 2019

Friday, April 12, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, and all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) operated before and after school programs will be closed. Elementary Teachers will participate in a full day of professional development planned by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation […]

EXTENDED: Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members

Posted April 3, 2019

We have extended the deadline for applications to Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. They invite parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of our schools to apply. The fundamental fact is that parents + engagement = student success. Your involvement with PIC can help us optimize […]

Information Regarding “Students Say No” – April 4, 2019

Posted April 2, 2019

We have been made aware that across the province, on Thursday, April 4th, students are talking about walking out of their classes to demonstrate their feelings about the recently announced changes regarding our public education system. As educators, we respect the right of students to express their voice in a positive and respectful way, where […]

The Ontario Literacy Test (OSSLT) – Wednesday March 27th, 2019

Posted March 26, 2019

On Wednesday March 27th, grade 10 and other eligible senior students will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test General Parent Letter OSSLT 2019. Before the March Break, those expected to write the test will be notified and receive specific information from the school including an information letter for parents and guardians. The administration of the test […]

Wednesday March 27th Parents Night

Posted March 26, 2019

Parents and guardians of all GCI students are encouraged to come and meet our teachers and discuss their student’s progress. Please join us Wednesday March 27th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm in the cafeteria and library.

Register for our free family engagement series

Posted March 25, 2019

The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) together with Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) and Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) are hosting a series of free events for parents and caregivers. The theme for this year’s event is PARENT ENGAGEMENT: Lets Build Our Toolkit for Success. Registration for these events is required. Date: Wednesday, March […]

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members – apply today

Posted March 19, 2019

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. They invite parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of our schools to apply. The fundamental fact is that parents + engagement = student success. Your involvement with PIC can help us optimize this equation. The mandate for this committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent […]

Build a Dream

Posted March 19, 2019

If you are a Parent or guardian of a grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 female-identifying student, we invite you to attend “Build a Dream” – a special evening that is being held at the Bingemans focusing on a variety of career pathways. This evening will also give your child(ren) the opportunity to network with […]

A Message Regarding the Attacks in New Zealand

Posted March 15, 2019

This morning, we awoke to the news of yet another terrorist attack on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, that has left 49 people dead and several others wounded. We stand together in grieving this tragedy with our community. This senseless act will impact the thousands of students, staff, families and community members we welcome […]

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