IMPORTANT NOTICE – Week of August 10–14

Posted August 9, 2026

Due to ongoing construction at GCI, the main office will not be accessible during the week of August 10–14. If you need to contact the school, please: Leave a voicemail at 519-623-3600  Email gci@wrdsb.ca For information about summer office access, please refer to our previous post: Report Card, Grad Package and Summer Information. Thank you for your […]

Support for GCI Football

Posted July 20, 2026

Hello GCI parents, families and caregivers,

At Galt Collegiate Institute (GCI), we are committed to offering students a range of extracurricular opportunities and experiences from athletics to clubs and more.

As we look towards the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, as with all extracurricular activities, we are considering the program offerings and experiences we are able to provide for students. We hope to continue to offer a football program for the 2026-2027 school year. We know that secondary school football is important for many of those who have been involved in the past, as well as for those students who are planning to participate in athletics in the coming school year.

We continue to explore all possible avenues to support a viable football program, including ensuring that we have the appropriate number of qualified, trained individuals available as coaches.

Our focus, as always, is on ensuring the safety and well-being of GCI students at school and as they take part in extracurricular activities such as athletics. We also must be mindful of the obligations we have to the guidelines for football programs at secondary schools, outlined by OPHEA, WCSSAA and OFSAA.

We are grateful to those in our school community who have come forward to offer their services, and we will continue to be guided by the required qualifications and training when making decisions regarding those who will be able to supervise or coach the football program. If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications for coaching football at the secondary school level (or know of another individual who does), please reach out to our school at gci@wrdsb.ca.

We remain committed to supporting a well-rounded experience for all GCI students that includes numerous extracurricular athletics, clubs and activities during their time at school. While we are working to support the continuation of our football program, students continue to have access to a wide range of extracurricular athletics and activities to get involved, develop their skills, build friendships and experience school spirit. We will share additional updates on the football program before the start of the school year.

Thank you for your support and partnership in supporting our students this year. We can’t wait to welcome them back to school in September!

Adrian Blair
Principal, Galt Collegiate Institute

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Turn Your Ideas Into Action: Apply for the Youth Creativity Fund

Posted June 29, 2026

Students ages 15-18 in Waterloo Region may be interested in exploring the Youth Creativity Fund, which provides microgrants of up to $1,000 to support youth-led ideas, projects, and community initiatives. About the Youth Creativity Fund Whether it’s starting a club, testing a business idea, creating something new, or addressing a community challenge, students are encouraged […]

Secondary Assessment and Evaluation – Ministry of Education Update

Posted June 25, 2026

On Monday, June 22, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced changes to assessment and evaluation for secondary school students. These changes will affect how all courses are assessed beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The changes include required final exams for most secondary school courses. According to the Ministry of Education, beginning in the 2026-2027 […]

Report Card, Grad Package and Summer Information

Posted June 25, 2026

Hello Galt Students and Families,

As another school year comes to a close, we would like to congratulate all of our Ghosts on successfully navigating the school year. To our graduates: congratulations; you persevered! We also extend our best wishes to students who will not be returning to GCI next year. We wish you every success in your future adventures!
Please review the following information regarding report card and graduation package pickup, as well as office availability throughout the summer break.