A Message from the Minister of Education to Ontario’s Parents

Posted January 19, 2022

The following is a letter to parents and caregivers, from Minister of Education Stephen Lecce and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore. Dear Parent or Guardian, We know how critical in-person learning is to the mental health, well-being and academic success of Ontario students. As we meet the challenge presented by the Omicron […]

Celebrating Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 19, 2022

January 19 is Educational Assistant and Child and Youth Worker Appreciation Day. On this day, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) asks you to take a moment to acknowledge and show your appreciation to all the incredible Educational Assistants (EAs) and Child and Youth Workers (CYWs) in the WRDSB. The incredible dedication and work […]

Please help the GRCI Model United Nations Food Bank Fundraiser!

Posted January 19, 2022

Dear Renegade Families!! The GRCI Model United Nations (MUN) team, a team of students who try to solve issues related to the Sustainable Development Goal after attending Model United Nation (MUN) Conferences, have identified poverty to be an issue of concern within our own community, especially with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Many members of our […]

Secondary: Semester Two Update

Posted January 18, 2022

Throughout the pandemic, many staff and students have been looking forward to a return to the pre-pandemic regular semester model in our secondary schools. With the support of the Ministry of Education and Public Health, all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) secondary schools will be moving back to a regular semester model of four […]

Update on COVID-19 in Schools

Posted January 17, 2022

As students return to the classroom this week, we understand parents and caregivers have questions and concerns over the Ministry of Education’s decision to stop reporting COVID-19 cases in schools. We want to assure you that we will do our best to continue to provide as much information and transparency as possible when it comes […]

January 17 – All schools closed and transportation cancelled

Posted January 17, 2022

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled and all schools are closed. Extended Day Programs, Child Care Centres located in our schools, and our Education Centre are closed. All WRDSB students will participate in a Weather Impacted Remote Learning day. Educators in both the in-person and […]

Grand River Collegiate – Jan. 17 – Welcome Back to In Person Learning!

Posted January 16, 2022

We are very excited to welcome back students to in person learning. All students are required to complete the Ontario Schools Screening Tool, and the WRDSB Student Self-Screening Verification before coming to school. Please ensure if the screening tool tells you to stay home that you follow this direction in order to stop the risk of COVID transmission.  […]

Secondary: In Person and Short Term Virtual Learning

Posted January 14, 2022

In Person Learning Our secondary schools will be reopened on Monday, January 17 for in person learning. School staff are looking forward to welcoming students back to in person classes and ensuring a successful final two weeks of Semester 1. There is no change to the school schedules or bussing. Transition to Semester 2 Ahead […]

Secondary: Students Daily Confirmation of Screening

Posted January 14, 2022

As part of enhanced safety measures for the return to in-person learning after the Winter Break, the Ministry of Education has directed school boards to verify the daily screening of all students, staff and essential visitors for the first two weeks of in-person school in January 2022 (January 17 to 28). Screening Verification for Secondary […]

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