March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 21, 2024

Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21 each year to mark the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 Black men, women and children, and injured 180 more, at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960. This day serves […]

Wednesday, April 3rd

Posted March 20, 2024

Grade 10 Literacy Test Wednesday, April 3rd    

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

Posted March 20, 2024

Tomorrow, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. We encourage the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) community to celebrate this day with us. This year, the theme is “End the Stereotypes”. It is a reminder that we are all different and unique, including those with Down Syndrome or an intellectual disability. We each have […]

Opening on April 4: Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Student Survey

Posted March 18, 2024

The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey opens on April 4 for Grade 4-12 students. The Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey The WRDSB wants to better understand the areas of child development that contribute to students’ well-being, health and school success. The SCIS survey asks students about their thoughts, feelings and experiences […]

Meet the Teacher – Thursday, March 21st

Posted March 14, 2024

We encourage Parents/Guardians of all GCI students to take the opportunity to meet their children’s teachers to discuss their children’s progress.  Please join us on Thursday, March 21st from  5:30 – 7:30 PM.  Most teachers will be in their classrooms, or subject areas, with some exceptions as some teachers teach in multiple departments. Please scan the QR code, which […]

Coming in April: Safe, Caring and Inclusive School Student Survey

Posted March 7, 2024

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring our schools are safe, caring and inclusive spaces for everyone. In support of this goal, we will be asking all students in Grades 4 to 12 to complete our Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. This will take place from April 4 and […]

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