January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

Posted January 29, 2024

On January 29, 2017, a gunman entered a mosque in Quebec City and killed six worshippers and injured 19 Muslim Canadians during a prayer service. The Quebec City mosque mass shooting remains the worst mass murder in a house of worship in Canada’s history. On June 6, 2021, the Afzaal family of London, Ontario were […]

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Posted January 26, 2024

As an educational system, we have a responsibility to learn about the lived realities of systematically harmed communities. With this in mind, the WRDSB is committed to learning about the lived experiences, realities and harm faced by the Jewish community. In the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we look forward to building strong, ongoing […]

Hold and Secure at Four Kitchener Schools

Posted January 25, 2024

UPDATE at 10:50 a.m.: The hold and secure at all four schools has been lifted. We appreciate the swift action of WRPS for keeping our school communities safe. Four Kitchener schools have been placed into a hold and secure due to an ongoing police investigation in the area. These schools are: Grand River Collegiate Institute […]

Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 7

Posted January 24, 2024

Wednesday, February 7 is Winter Walk Day! This initiative is hosted by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR). In case of inclement weather, the alternate date is Wednesday, February 14. Walking, biking and wheeling to and from school are great for the environment. They […]

Grad Photos!

Posted January 22, 2024

Attention Grads! Grad photos are coming up! Edge imaging will be here for Grad photos the week of March 4-8.  Graduating students will need to make an appointment to have their photos taken. Please click –> Book my Grad to book your photos. Code to book is GRT. You must pick a timeslot and it is first come, […]

January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day

Posted January 19, 2024

“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.” – Lincoln Alexander January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Since 2015, the Government of Canada has recognized Alexander’s legacy. […]

Thursday, February 1 is a PD Day for Secondary WRDSB Students

Posted January 18, 2024

Thursday, February 1, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Students in Grades 9 to 12 will not attend school, in person or virtually Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend school on their regular schedule All Board-operated Extended Day Programs will operate at their regular hours About Professional Development […]

Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2024

Friday, January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). This day provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to all of these incredible staff members who support the students we serve every day. Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) in […]

Pathways Information Night – Wednesday January 31, 2024

Posted January 18, 2024

Are you curious about what pathway options there are for your student after high school? Wondering about courses after destreamed grade 9 and 10? If so, come out to GRCI’s Pathway Information Night on Wednesday January 31st at 6:30pm.  Pre-registration required: please see the attached flyer to register. Pathways Information Night Flyer Register Here to […]

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