WLU is looking for research study participants

Two PhD candidates from Wilfrid Laurier University are conducting research about physical activity and sport within the Region of Waterloo. This project has been approved by the Research Ethics Board at Wilfrid Laurier University, and the Waterloo Region District School Board ethics committee.  They are recruiting parents and guardians of children aged 4 to 18 […]

Update: Message from the Principal

Dear families of Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI), I want to address a serious situation involving our school. As you may have heard in the media, some area schools, including GRCI, have reported threatening messages found on school property over the past couple weeks. Today, our staff were made aware of graffiti found on school […]

Free mental wellness seminar for secondary students – Saturday, April 7, 2018

Elevate Waterloo: Mental Wellness Seminar for Secondary Students will be taking place this Saturday, April 7 at Albert McCormick Community Centre in Waterloo. The event focuses on recognizing issues underlying student mental health, and learning to be more mindful while responding to these issues. The event is free for secondary students, and costs $5 for […]

April 13 is a P.D. Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff

The focus for the April 13, 2018, PD Day will be will be School Improvement Planning for the full day. Elementary and Secondary teachers will participate in a school activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement and Well-Being, and school improvement planning with a focus on mathematics. All paraprofessional staff (EA/CYW/DECE) and occasional teachers will […]

Please join us at our Director’s Town Hall

This is an evening for families, students and staff to come together to create a bright future for our children. There will be activities and opportunities for you to provide your feedback and input. Register Online When: Wednesday, April 25 Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Where: Education Centre, 51 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener We want to hear what […]

Message from the Principal

Dear families of Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI), Today, our staff were made aware of some graffiti inside school property that was threatening and made reference to an act of violence. The message read, “Dear all GRCI Students hearing about all these school shooting/bomb threats is awful. Its made very depressed. Instead of all the […]

Success Day – March 28th

March 28th is our third Success Day for the 2017/18 school year.  Once again the timetable will be altered to accommodate time for students to seek out extra help, complete and/or hand in outstanding assignments, or work on current assignments. There is an opportunity for students to take part in wellness activities if they do not […]

Literacy Test details for April 10, 2018

Dear Parents and Guardians: On Tuesday April 10, 2018 Grade 10 students will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), as well as senior students who have yet to complete this graduation requirement. The Literacy Test, administered by Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), is used to determine whether a student has the […]

Meet the Teacher Night ~ Wed. March 28th

On Monday, March 26th, teachers will distribute a Learning Skills Communication to their students which is meant to provide parents and caregivers with a snapshot of their student’s progress. Please join us Wednesday, March 28th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and participate in teacher interviews to gain more information about your student’s progress.

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