A Message from the Minister of Education: Pride Month in Ontario

Posted June 2, 2023

The following is a message from the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce regarding Pride Month in Ontario. June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month in Ontario and around the world. For many, Pride is a time to celebrate the things that make us unique and special, to look to community for acceptance and support […]

Pride Month in the WRDSB

Posted June 1, 2023

Since 2015, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has officially recognized and celebrated Pride Month. Today, we are raising the Progress Pride Flag at every building across the WRDSB, as a symbol of solidarity and inclusion for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff and families/caregivers. Theme of Pride Month 2023: We Have Always Been Here Building on […]

Commencement Tickets now on Sale

Posted June 1, 2023

We would like to invite family and friends of our 2023 Graduates to Commencement. This year it will be held at The Centre in the Square located at 101 Queen St, N. in Kitchener on Thursday June 29th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20 each. Our preferred method of payment is through the graduating student’s […]

National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day

Posted June 1, 2023

Once again this June, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is recognizing National Indigenous History Month. We are also celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day, which is recognized each year on June 21 because of the cultural significance of the summer solstice and the day with the longest period of daylight. These celebrations offer opportunities […]

Recognizing National AccessAbility Week 2023

Posted May 30, 2023

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) continues to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. This week, we are recognizing National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. The 2023 theme for NAAW is “Disability Inclusion: From Possibilities to Practice”. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code, “Disability” covers a broad range and degree of conditions, […]

Police Warn of Fraudulent Cheque Scam

Posted May 26, 2023

WRDSB families: We want to ensure you are aware of a fraudulent cheque scam which has affected multiple youths in the Waterloo region.  According to Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), in this scam, the fraudster sends a message about a money-making opportunity, via an instant messaging application, to the victim. The fraudster asks the victim […]

Grade 8 Day at GRCI May 31st

Posted May 16, 2023

Grand River Collegiate is thrilled to welcome our incoming Grade 9 Renegades on Wednesday May 31st from 11:45-2:00 at GRCI. Below is a brief outline of activities for the day: 11:45-12:00: Feeder School + Individual Arrival and Registration 12:00-12:20: Welcome Assembly 12:20-1:30: Icebreakers and Team Building Activities 1:30-2:00 Good-bye, Dismissal and boarding busses It’s our […]

Celebrating World Education Support Personnel Day

Posted May 16, 2023

May 16 is World Education Support Personnel Day. Join us in celebrating the important role support staff hold within the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). From the school office to the Director’s office, WRDSB support staff are vital members of our school communities and education teams, and key to student success. Every day, WRDSB […]

2023/2024 Course Changes Deadline

Posted May 11, 2023

The deadline to make course changes for the 2023/2024 school year is 2:25pm on Friday May 19th, 2023.  Students wanting to make changes to their course selection must do so by this date.   Please book an appointment with your guidance counsellor as soon as possible using the online booking system. Course change requests after May 19th, 2023 will be […]

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