Trustees form a committee to consider full-year schooling

Posted January 16, 2018

On Monday evening, trustees voted in favour of establishing a committee to look into the option of full-year schooling. Full-year schooling means students would get the same number of days in school but with more frequent, shorter breaks in the year. The committee will review research, look at examples of boards currently running full-year programs […]

Some Grade 9 students prepare to take the EQAO math assessment

Posted January 16, 2018

Our Grade 9 students who took math in their first semester will be writing the EQAO math assessment in the coming days. The Grade 9 assessment of mathematics tests the skills students will have learned by the end of their Grade 9 math journey. Different versions of the test are administered in the academic and […]

Semester One Final Exams – Update

Posted January 15, 2018

After consultation with students and staff, it is felt that students writing  final exams January 26 – February 1, 2018 would benefit from a later start time. For this reason, all exams will start at 9:00 am.  January-2018-Exam-Schedule Revised  (They were originally scheduled to start at 8:30 am.)  School busses will run at their regular […]

Parent Seminar – Teenage Relationships and Healthy Sexuality

Posted January 8, 2018

Changed: Join us for an evening of discussion about relationships and healthy sexuality with guest speakers from ACCWA and Public Health. Whether you have questions or concerns about your own child’s relationships and sexuality, or would just like an opportunity to build your own awareness, this is the evening for you! Although this event is […]

Parent Seminar Series – Mental Health and Substance Use (Part 1 of 3)

Posted January 8, 2018

This event has been changed. Parent Seminar Series – Mental Health and Substance Use (Part 1 of 3) Changed: Part 1 of our 3 part mini-series on Youth Mental Health and Wellness. This evening will focus on learning about Mental Health and Substance Use and what to do if you suspect that your teen needs […]

Talking to your child about opioids

Posted December 22, 2017

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Once again, we are sending families important information about opioid-related drug overdoses and urging you to speak with your children about staying safe. On December 2, 2017, Waterloo Regional Police Services reported that 65 people in our region died as a result of a suspected overdose. This is a 71 per […]

Semester One Final Exams

Posted December 15, 2017

Semester one final exams are scheduled for Friday January 26 – Thursday February 1, 2018, inclusive. Not all courses have final exams. Please check the January 2018 Exam Schedule carefully and review Exam Information January 2018  for details concerning the expectations for students and their final evaluations/exams.

EQAO 101 for High School Students

Posted December 15, 2017

High school students participate in two EQAO tests – a math test in Grade 9 and a literacy test in Grade 10. We not only want to help our students do their best, but also feel confident and prepared leading up to these tests. Check out this video to learn what EQAO testing means for […]

Our guide for the winter season

Posted December 15, 2017

Winter is coming and we want to ensure that we are ready for what Mother Nature has in store for us this season. During bad weather conditions, we may need to cancel buses or close schools for the safety of our students and staff. Here’s what you need to know: Learn more about our Severe Weather procedures.

The Music Department presents Tunes of Tassie

Posted December 9, 2017

Thursday, Dec. 14th at 7 pm Tickets are available at the door Adults – $8 Students / Seniors – $3 Reception to follow the concert Follow GCI’s Music Department on Twitter @GCIMusicDept

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