EXAM SCHEDULE JANUARY 2023
Posted January 10, 2023
GCI Semester 1 Instructional Support Day Schedule (including final exam days) January 31st, 2023 February 1st, 2023 February 2, 2023 Period A 8:10 – 9:25 Period A 8:10 a.m. 10:45* Exams during this block: Period B 8:10 a.m. 10:45* Exams during this block: Period B 9:30 – 10:45 SBI3UI-01 SPH3UI–01 MHF4UI-01 Rm. 301 Rm. 211 […]
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January Lunch and Learn Sessions for Parents and Caregivers
Posted January 9, 2023
As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB parents, caregivers and families, our psychology staff are offering a number of lunch and learn sessions for WRDSB parents, caregivers and family members. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip parents with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting […]
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January is Tamil Heritage Month
Posted January 3, 2023
The month of January is Tamil Heritage Month in Canada. Approximately 200,000 Tamil people call Canada home. The theme of this year’s Tamil Heritage Month is “Tamils in Trade and Commerce.” Celebrated in Canada each year since 2016, this month is an opportunity to recognize the major contributions Tamil people have made to the growth […]
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Friday, December 23: All schools closed and transportation cancelled
Posted December 22, 2022
Student, staff and family safety continues to be our priority and we continue to monitor weather conditions. Due to the anticipated severe weather for Friday, December 23, 2022, all school buses, taxis and special education routes will be cancelled and all schools will be closed tomorrow. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our […]
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Lockdown at Galt Collegiate Institute – December 22
Posted December 22, 2022
Galt Collegiate Institute (GCI) was briefly in a lockdown around noon today, which has now been lifted. This was as the result of a potential threat being identified in the school. Thank you to the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) for helping to keep our school communities and students safe.
Student Trustee Candidate Applications Now Open
Posted December 21, 2022
We are now accepting Student Trustee Candidate applications for the 2023-24 school year! Student Trustee Candidate Applications Open The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is looking for our 2023-24 Student Trustees. Learn more about how to Become a Student Trustee. What is a Student Trustee? They represent the more than 64,000 WRDSB students at […]
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Announcing the Retirement of Superintendent Ron DeBoer
Posted December 20, 2022
Congratulations to Superintendent Ron DeBoer on the announcement of his retirement effective January 31, 2023. Ron has served the WRDSB and public education with great dedication, skill and a commitment to equity and social justice for 33 years. Ron joined the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) in 1990 as a secondary school English and […]
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Warm Holiday Wishes from the WRDSB
Posted December 20, 2022
With the winter holiday break just a few days away, we want to wish you a warm and happy holiday season, no matter where, what or how you’re celebrating. To help celebrate the season in this spirit, we shared some light and joy with our friends and neighbours at A Better Tent City (ABTC) in […]
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Masking in WRDSB Schools and Workplaces Encouraged
Posted December 20, 2022
As RSV, influenza and COVID-19 continue to spread across the region, protecting the health and well-being of students and staff continues to be our top priority. One of the ways we can all help reduce the spread of viruses within our schools and workplaces is by wearing a mask. On Monday, December 19, Waterloo Region […]
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Students Building a Dream for their Future Careers
Posted December 16, 2022
Students, parents and caregivers packed the Bingemans Conference Centre on the evening of November 30 for the first in-person Build a Dream Career Discovery Expo in Waterloo Region since before the pandemic. Nour Hachem-Fawaz is the president and founder of Build a Dream, which aims to promote opportunities for women and those who identify as […]
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