Galt Collegiate Institute

WRDSB Releases Strategic Plan Community Consultation Final Report

Posted April 29, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is pleased to share the final report for the Strategic Plan Community Consultations. In Spring 2025, WRDSB began the process to engage in community consultation to ensure the Multi-Year Strategic Plan that was developed in 2022 was still meeting the needs of WRDSB students, staff and community. The aim […]

WRDSB Flags at Half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 28, 2026

Today, April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will […]

History Night at GCI

Posted April 27, 2026

Friday, May 8th from 6:30 to 8 PM, we look forward to spending the evening with students, families and community members (past and present), as we celebrate another HISTORY NIGHT at GCI. With this year’s event, we will honour Nigel Downer as our next Stairway of Excellence inductee. Please spread the word to anyone who may be interested in attending.

Potential Grand River Transit Labour Disruption

Posted April 24, 2026

On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Region of Waterloo shared an update about a potential labour disruption involving Grand River Transit (GRT). Unifor, Local 4304, the union representing many GRT staff, will be in a legal position to strike as early as Friday, May 1, 2026. In the event of a labour disruption, conventional bus […]

Students Learn The Origins Of Lacrosse

Posted April 24, 2026

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) secondary students who identify as Indigenous gathered at the Family Centre in Kitchener to learn about the origins of Lacrosse. The day began with teachings from the coach of the Haudenosaunee Lacrosse Program and CEO/Director of the Cayuga Nation Wolf Clan. Kevin shared the origins of the Creator’s Game, […]