It’s Course Selection Time

Posted February 10, 2025

IT’S COURSE SELECTION TIME! 2025/2026 Course Selection will take place February 10-28 through myBlueprint.ca.  Guidance counsellors will be visiting classrooms with information and resources to help students make informed decisions for their future. Students must enter a parent’s email address to get approval for their course selection. Course selection ends February 28th!  Students can book an appointment with […]

GRCI Exam and Evaluation Day Schedule – Jan 27 – Jan 30, 2025

Posted January 8, 2025

The exam and final evaluation period for Semester 1 will occur from Monday January 27th to Thursday January 30th, 2025.  Students will demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways including performance based tasks, portfolios, demonstrations, projects, exit interviews, conferences, and exams.  Exams will only be administered in select grade 11 and 12 courses.  Teachers […]

Share Your Thoughts – Mental Health and Addiction Strategy

Posted March 18, 2025

The Ministry of Education recognizes the importance of student well-being as a requirement for academic achievement. The WRDSB Mental Health and Addictions Strategy As a result, they require every school board in Ontario to have a three-year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy. These plans guide our work around student mental health and well-being across the […]

Monday, March 31 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Posted March 18, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

Assistive Technology – Support for Families from March to June 2025

Posted March 17, 2025

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child? The SEA Assistive Technology Team of the […]

Student Media Team – Creative Writing | #StudentVoice

Posted March 13, 2025

#StudentVoice is a platform dedicated to highlighting and sharing stories directly from students about their schools and communities. We aim to showcase articles written for students, by students, covering key events and initiatives from across the region. In this article, we are proud to feature a selection of creative writing submissions from our student contributors. […]

Recognizing Social Work Week at the WRDSB

Posted March 3, 2025

March is National Social Work Month, and March 3 to 9 is Social Work Week in Ontario. Here at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we are recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our social work department. Social Work Professionals in the WRDSB The WRDSB’s team of highly skilled social worker clinicians supports: […]

REMINDER: 2025/2026 Course Selections are due TOMORROW- Friday February 28th!

Posted February 27, 2025

2025/2026 Course Selection will take place February 10- 28 through myBlueprint.ca.  Guidance counsellors will be visiting classrooms with information and resources to help students make informed decisions for their future. Students must enter a parents email address to get approval for their course selection! Course selection ends tomorrow- Friday February 28th! Check out this infographic for links to course selection and pathway options: Course Selection 2025/2026

Election and Polling Stations in Schools

Posted February 26, 2025

Dear Grand River Collegiate families, As you may know, Grand River Collegiate will be hosting a polling station on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Our school will remain open on election day and as always, measures will be taken to ensure everyone’s safety. Voters will need to line up outside and the Elections Ontario staff will […]

March Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted February 26, 2025

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their […]

Measles Update from Region of Waterloo Public Health

Posted February 24, 2025

There has been increased measles activity in Southwestern Ontario. This includes confirmed cases in neighbouring areas. Measles cases are usually linked to travel outside of Ontario and are highly contagious. A single case can result in local outbreaks, particularly among unimmunized people. Update from Region of Waterloo Public Health Region of Waterloo Public Health asks […]

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