Preparing to Welcome Volunteers Back to Schools
Posted October 1, 2021
We appreciate and celebrate volunteers in our schools. We know the value they add to a student’s experience and that volunteer contributions are meaningful and impactful. We also know that students, staff and community members are eager to get back to the activities they enjoy. COVID-19 has presented many challenges to typical school operations and […]
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Making a Commitment for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Posted September 30, 2021
Today, students, staff and families across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and participate in Orange Shirt Day. Crissa Hill, Superintendent of Student Achievement & Well-Being, took a few minutes to share her thoughts and hopes for this important day, and the commitment and work […]
School Council
Posted September 30, 2021
You are invited to be part of the GCI School Council. School Council meetings provide opportunities for parents and guardians to learn more about school initiatives and allows for opportunities for feedback. As a member of the School Council, parents and guardians can be part of organizing information nights and similar school initiatives. All School […]
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Student Vaccination Information
Posted September 29, 2021
As the 2021-22 school year begins, we remain committed to the health, well-being and safety of students, educators, school staff and the broader community. Keeping our schools open this year is our collective priority. Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect everyone from COVID-19. Vaccines help to stop the spread so we can […]
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WRDSB flags remain at half-mast
Posted September 28, 2021
To recognize the importance of Truth and Reconciliation Week and Orange Shirt Day, flags at all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and worksites will be flown at half-mast until the end of day on Monday, October 4, which is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. On […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Posted September 24, 2021
On September 30, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and participate in Orange Shirt Day. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation In June, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new federally-recognized day, as a response to the Truth […]
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International and Indigenous Languages Program Registration
Posted September 22, 2021
WRDSB International and Indigenous Languages Program The International and Indigenous Languages Program is pleased to provide virtual language classes for the 2021-2022 school year. In order to provide more equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students, the Waterloo Region District School Board is currently accepting registrations for the International and Indigenous Languages Program (IILP). The […]
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Process for COVID Case Notifications at GCI
Posted September 17, 2021
We respect the need for families to have timely notification in the event of any confirmed positive COVID cases in their child’s classroom. Last year, school staff made individual phone calls to families. While this ensured immediate two-way communication, we also appreciate that this resulted in a delay of several hours, especially in instances where dozens of families needed to be notified. Since over […]
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Starting Secondary Interschool Sports in the WRDSB
Posted September 17, 2021
Starting Monday, September 20, sports will resume at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) secondary schools. We are excited that our secondary athletes and teams will be able to start next week. WRDSB staff have developed protocols and guidelines to ensure everyone has equitable access and opportunity to safely participate in sports. To prioritize safety, […]
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Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day
Posted September 10, 2021
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day and serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health touches many in our schools and in our community. We know that as part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to […]