Virtual Job Information Fair for Black, Indigenous and Racialized Individuals
Posted May 13, 2022
As a school board, we know that our increasingly diverse student body needs and deserves to have role models who understand their lived experiences and can serve them in unique ways. Our 2019 Workforce Census revealed gaps in our workforce that we are aiming to rectify. We are committing to hiring and supporting more Black, […]
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Hold and Secure Today – May 12, 2022
Posted May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022 Dear GCI families, I want to make you aware of a situation that affected our school today. Around 9:30 am Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) directed our school into a hold and secure. As part of our hold and secure protocol, students and staff remained inside and all exterior doors were locked […]
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UPDATE: Hold and Secure: GCI
Posted May 12, 2022
The hold and secure at Galt CI has been lifted. We appreciate everyone’s patience as police protect our students and staff. We want to thank WRPS for keeping our school community safe.
Galt Collegiate Institute – Hold and Secure
Posted May 12, 2022
Galt Collegiate Institute (GCI) has been placed into a hold and secure. We will update this web post, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as more details become available.
2022-23 School Year Calendar is now available
Posted May 11, 2022
We are happy to share that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved our 2022-23 School Year Calendar and it is now available. Important Dates PD Day for Elementary and Secondary Staff – Thursday, September 1, 2022 First Day of School – Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Winter Break – Monday, December 26, 2022 to Friday, […]
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When Feeling Stressed, Good News Is Best | Caring/Coping/Connecting
Posted May 11, 2022
The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can better understand stress, and how it affects us. Stress is a part of life, but we can control what we do when we feel stressed. View the latest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting You’ll also find a selection of community events and resources selected to help support […]
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2021-22 Yearbook/Memoir Book
Posted May 11, 2022
Purchase your 2021-22 Yearbook/Memoir Book through School Day by June 28th. Books will be distributed to all students in October. Grads will receive their books at the 2021-22 Commencement Exercises.
Assistive Technology – Training for Families
Posted May 10, 2022
Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) SEA Assistive Technology Training Team is here to help you. This month they are offering a variety of training presentations and drop-in sessions. Training Presentations Join the Google Meet for a presentation on how […]
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Mental Health Week – Day 5: Seeking Help
Posted May 6, 2022
Today is the final day of Mental Health Week, and although it marks the end of the week, we hope that this focus on mental health will help continue the conversation. Mental health does not have a beginning and an end. In order for each student within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to […]
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Mental Health Week – Day 4: Supports for Supports for BIPOC, Neurodivergent, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youths
Posted May 5, 2022
As we continue to celebrate Mental Health Week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes the need to be mindful and intentional in creating space to highlight the disparity of resources for our most vulnerable students and families to access mental health services. The pandemic has played a dominant role in our mental well-being. […]