GCI Talent Show
Posted April 19, 2018
Join us Thursday, April 26th @ 7:00 pm to celebrate GCI’s talented ghosts! All proceeds to Relay for Life
April 16: Night School classes cancelled
Posted April 16, 2018
Due to the inclement weather, all night school classes have been cancelled tonight (April 16). Classes will continue as scheduled on Thursday.
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April 16: All schools closed due to weather
Posted April 16, 2018
Due to the inclement weather, all WRDSB schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day programs are cancelled. Our Education Centre remains OPEN for those who can safely arrive at work.
Flags lowered to half-mast following tragedy in Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Posted April 10, 2018
A message from the school board: We are all shocked and saddened by the news of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. In response to this tragic event, flags at schools and facilities across Waterloo Region District School Board have been lowered to half-mast during this time of mourning. Staff and students at some of our […]
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Important message on the recent threats in our school communities
Posted April 9, 2018
Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, As many students, parents and guardians are aware, over these last few weeks, many threats have been made against a number of schools within the Waterloo Region District School Board and across the province. These threats have been issued by persons leaving behind inappropriate messages in a variety of school […]
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The Ontario Literacy Test (OSSLT) – Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
Posted April 9, 2018
The Ontario Literacy Test (OSSLT) – Tuesday April 10th, 2018
On Tuesday April 10th, grade 10 and other eligible senior students will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Those expected to write the test will be notified and receive specific information from the school either by mail or from a homeroom teacher after the March break.
The administration of the test has implications for all GCI students, even those not writing the test:
• Regular attendance reporting procedures will remain in effect on April 10th. Any student who is absent will be marked absent. Test writers who are absent will have to wait until the spring of 2019 to write the test.
• Students not writing the test will only have access to the cafeteria and for the purpose of quiet, independent study. There will be no regular classroom instruction. In the afternoon, from 12:45-2:25 pm, teachers not involved in the administration of the test will be available to provide remedial assistance to all students.
• Ms. McCoy’s Life Skills students are expected to attend as they normally do.
Parents and students are encouraged to download the GCI Parent Information Parent Information Sheet, and visit www.EQAO.com for more information and resources that can be used at home, and https://sites.google.com/googleapps.wrdsb.ca/ossltprep for sample instructions and practice questions.
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Free mental wellness seminar for secondary students – Saturday, April 7, 2018
Posted April 6, 2018
Elevate Waterloo: Mental Wellness Seminar for Secondary Students will be taking place this Saturday, April 7 at Albert McCormick Community Centre in Waterloo. The event focuses on recognizing issues underlying student mental health, and learning to be more mindful while responding to these issues. The event is free for secondary students, and costs $5 for […]
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April 13 is a P.D. Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff
Posted April 6, 2018
The focus for the April 13, 2018, PD Day will be will be School Improvement Planning for the full day. Elementary and Secondary teachers will participate in a school activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement and Well-Being, and school improvement planning with a focus on mathematics. All paraprofessional staff (EA/CYW/DECE) and occasional teachers will […]
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April 13 is a P.D. Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff
Posted April 6, 2018
The focus for the April 13, 2018, PD Day will be will be School Improvement Planning for the full day. Elementary and Secondary teachers will participate in a whole-school activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement and Well-Being, and school improvement planning with a focus on mathematics. All paraprofessional staff (EA/CYW/DECE) will also be participating in […]
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OSAP Assembly for Grade 12 students
Posted April 6, 2018
The OSAP assembly will be on Monday April 16, during Block C in Tassie Hall. Find out information about OSAP and financing your post-secondary education.
