Sept 8 Schedule, General Info, Construction Update

Posted August 28, 2026

Hello GCI Students, Caregivers/Guardians and Families, As we prepare to begin a new school year, I am so excited to welcome our students back to GCI. We are especially looking forward to welcoming our incoming Grade 9 Ghosts to the Castle. This time of year is always filled with excitement; we look forward to another […]

Football Update

Posted August 28, 2026

Hello GCI Students, Caregivers/Guardians and Families, Earlier this summer, we shared that we were hopeful we would be able to offer a football program at GCI for the 2026–27 school year. At that time, our ability to move forward depended on ensuring a qualified coaching staff to safely support our student-athletes. We are very pleased […]

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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Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, are PD Days

Posted August 18, 2026

Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026, are professional development (PD) days for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning […]

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 […]

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 […]

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