Making a Commitment for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Posted September 30, 2021

Today, students, staff and families across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and participate in Orange Shirt Day. Crissa Hill, Superintendent of Student Achievement & Well-Being, took a few minutes to share her thoughts and hopes for this important day, and the commitment and work […]

Student Vaccination Information

Posted September 29, 2021

As the 2021-22 school year begins, we remain committed to the health, well-being and safety of students, educators, school staff and the broader community. Keeping our schools open this year is our collective priority. Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect everyone from COVID-19. Vaccines help to stop the spread so we can […]

WRDSB flags remain at half-mast

Posted September 28, 2021

To recognize the importance of Truth and Reconciliation Week and Orange Shirt Day, flags at all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools and worksites will be flown at half-mast until the end of day on Monday, October 4, which is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. On […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Posted September 24, 2021

On September 30, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and participate in Orange Shirt Day. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation In June, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a new federally-recognized day, as a response to the Truth […]

Starting Secondary Interschool Sports in the WRDSB

Posted September 17, 2021

Starting Monday, September 20, sports will resume at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) secondary schools. We are excited that our secondary athletes and teams will be able to start next week. WRDSB staff have developed protocols and guidelines to ensure everyone has equitable access and opportunity to safely participate in sports. To prioritize safety, […]

Grand River Student Run Ice Cream Breakfast for Make-a-Wish

Posted September 15, 2021

This Saturday from 9:00am – 12:00pm outside the Stanley Park Community Centre one of our Grand River students is running and Ice Cream Breakfast fundraiser in support of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. For more information please go to: http://www.icecreamforbreakfast.ca.

Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted September 10, 2021

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day and serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health touches many in our schools and in our community.  We know that as part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to […]

GRCI School-Day Forms

Posted September 9, 2021

Parents/Guardians are asked to review/complete the following forms on School-Day Release of Student Information (Media Release Consent Form) A copy of this form is distributed yearly to each student and covers the use of student information for a variety of situations, including student photographs and recordings. In addition to this form, there are a variety of […]

Supporting Student Well-being for the Return to School

Posted September 7, 2021

As part of our ongoing work to assist students and families during the transition back to school, we wanted to remind families of the many resources available to support student mental health and well-being. Even at the best of times, some children experience more challenges than others when it comes to going to school. These […]

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