Letter to Ministry of Education re: School Board Funding

Posted June 28, 2023

At the June 26, 2023, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Board Meeting, Trustees voted in favour of writing a letter to the Ministry of Education to ask the Ministry to examine its funding approach and address gaps in funding. Read the full letter below. June 27, 2023 Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education 315 […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Posted June 23, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) school and office buildings will be joining other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast today to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, which takes place annually on June 23. This day was first observed on June 23, 2005, in memory […]

June 21 is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day

Posted June 21, 2023

Today is Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)! Supervision Monitor and Cafeteria Assistant Appreciation Day June 21 is an opportunity to share just how important these staff are to the success of WRDSB students. Each and every day, they work directly with students. They build trusting […]

Trustees Approve 2023-2024 School Year Budget

Posted June 19, 2023

Trustees approved and ratified the 2023-2024 school year budget at the June 19, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting. The total operating budget for the school year is approximately $848,363,645 and the capital budget is $95,615,379. You can find the full Budget Report here. Identifying Savings for the 2023-2024 School Year Due to a variety […]

WRDSB Tutor Program Survey

Posted June 19, 2023

The WRDSB Secondary Tutor Program is drawing to a close. The WRDSB, along with the Ministry of Education, values your feedback. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete this brief survey to provide your input into the program. Many thanks in advance.    

Locker Clean out

Posted June 19, 2023

Wednesday, June 21st at the beginning of period 1 (block A) students will be asked to go to your locker and clean it out. Students who do not have a home room, please come in a bit early or set aside some time to go to your locker and clean it out You DO NOT need to remove […]

Chromebooks – Graduating students/non returning students

Posted June 14, 2023

Dear Students & Parents/Guardians of Graduating Students, End of Year Chromebook/Account procedures for Students not returning in September.  If you are a graduating Ghost or a student moving away from GCI please pay attention to the following: 1.  Graduating and students leaving the WRDSB must return their Board Chromebooks to the library before the end of June […]

Cambridge Celebration of the Arts

Posted June 14, 2023

Join us Friday, June 16th 5:00 – 10:00 pm is the Cambridge Celebration of the Arts in and around the Cambridge City Hall. Five students from GCI will have their artwork featured in this event (amongst many other talented artists from Cambridge).  If you are free Friday night- be sure to check out this wonderful event- here is […]

2023-24 School Year Calendar is now available

Posted June 8, 2023

We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2023-24 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Tuesday, September 5, 2023 First Day of School – Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Winter Break – Monday, December 25, 2023 to Friday, […]

Air Quality Update for All WRDSB Schools

Posted June 7, 2023

The forest fires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec continue to impact the air quality in Waterloo Region. As a result, Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Ontario, including Waterloo Region. Today, the air quality levels are expected to fluctuate between Moderate Risk (4-6) and High Risk (7-10) throughout the day. In […]

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