EXTENDED: Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members

Posted April 3, 2019

We have extended the deadline for applications to Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. They invite parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of our schools to apply. The fundamental fact is that parents + engagement = student success. Your involvement with PIC can help us optimize […]

Information Regarding “Students Say No” – April 4, 2019

Posted April 2, 2019

We have been made aware that across the province, on Thursday, April 4th, students are talking about walking out of their classes to demonstrate their feelings about the recently announced changes to our public education system by the Provincial Government. Grand River has a scheduled Success Day where students attend classes in the morning and […]

Register for our free family engagement series

Posted March 25, 2019

The Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) together with Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) and Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) are hosting a series of free events for parents and caregivers. The theme for this year’s event is PARENT ENGAGEMENT: Lets Build Our Toolkit for Success. Registration for these events is required. Date: Wednesday, March […]

Meet the Teacher: Wednesday, March 27th

Posted March 22, 2019

Please join us for our Meet the Teacher on March 27th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm!

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members – apply today

Posted March 19, 2019

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is looking for new members. They invite parents/guardians of students currently enrolled in one of our schools to apply. The fundamental fact is that parents + engagement = student success. Your involvement with PIC can help us optimize this equation. The mandate for this committee is to: Provide information and advice on parent […]

2019 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Information

Posted March 18, 2019

#1 – On Wed, March 20, 2019, all grade 10 students and previously eligible senior students will be participating in Literacy Test practice activities throughout the day. In each class they will complete an activity which is tailored to help them succeed on the Literacy Test. #2 – On Wed, March 27, 2019, all Grade […]

A Message Regarding the Attacks in New Zealand

Posted March 15, 2019

This morning, we awoke to the news of yet another terrorist attack on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, that has left 49 people dead and several others wounded. We stand together in grieving this tragedy with our community. This senseless act will impact the thousands of students, staff, families and community members we welcome […]

Have your say in our funding priorities – take our survey

Posted March 8, 2019

There is still time to have your say and participate in our annual budget survey. By participating, you will tell us which funding priorities we should consider as we prepare our budget for the 2019-2020 school year, and beyond. Please complete our short survey to help us identify what areas matter to our communities. The survey […]

Elect a Memorable Elementary Teacher

Posted February 25, 2019

The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario for Waterloo Region is currently holding a small contest where we are asking our former students to share about a memorable elementary teacher. 10 entries will be selected to win a $50 gift card of their choice and another for their memorable teacher. It’s not a huge prize but […]

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