Week at a Glance: February 3-7, 2020

Posted February 3, 2020

We know that communication during work-to-rule and strike days can be overwhelming. To help our families, we created a calendar for this week as a reference, to help explain what days schools are open and what programs are operating. Monday, February 3 All schools open All rental permits cancelled Tuesday, February 4 All schools (JK-Grade […]

Semester 2 First Day – Feb 3, 2020

Posted January 31, 2020

Homeroom lists for Semester 2 will be posted in the foyer, cafeteria and new entrance off Indian Rd.  Arrive on Feb 3rd to look up your homeroom, posted by last name.  Please note: any student with a ZNoHrm please come to the main office. Your homeroom teacher will have a full Semester 2 schedule for you. […]

Grand River Students and Kitchener Rangers Support the WCSSAA Student Assistance Fund

Posted January 31, 2020

As part of our Fitness and Recreation Leadership class at Grand River Collegiate, Kitchener Ranger players Reid Valade, Donovan Sebrango and myself have created a website and organized an online auction. All of the proceeds from this auction will go towards the WCSSAA fund. The WCSSAA Student Assistance Fund is intended to support students that […]

All WRDSB schools to close February 4 in the event of one-day OSSTF strike

Posted January 30, 2020

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) has announced that on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, their members will engage in a full withdrawal of services (strike action) in selected boards where OSSTF is represented across the province unless an agreement is reached at the central bargaining table. Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has been […]

Friday, January 31 is a PD Day for secondary students

Posted January 29, 2020

Friday, January 31 is a professional development (PD) day for secondary school staff. Secondary students will not attend school. The focus for the day across all our secondary schools will be reflecting on our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement and Well-Being and School Improvement Planning. Visit our School Information page for a […]

#BellLetsTalk Day – Wednesday, January 29

Posted January 28, 2020

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 29. This is a day to raise awareness and continue the conversation around mental health. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. A big hurdle for anyone living with mental illness is overcoming the stigma and a major reason why […]

Important Information About Coronavirus

Posted January 27, 2020

We would like to update you on the coronavirus that has originated in China and has been receiving significant media attention in recent days. The Ontario Medical Office, and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams, has been in contact with all school boards and advised in a letter that: “Students, parents and school […]

WRDSB Secondary School Exam Schedule not affected by Grand River Transit Strike

Posted January 23, 2020

We appreciate the efforts that students, and families, are making to attend school in spite of the recent Grand River Transit strike. We encourage students and their families to continue these efforts during exams. In the event that a student cannot attend an exam due to the Grand River Transit strike, please contact the school.

Planning for Grand River Transit Strike – Information for Students

Posted January 20, 2020

The Region of Waterloo is advising that labour action may cause disruption to local Grand River Transit, Bus Plus and MobilityPLUS operators starting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, if an agreement is not reached today. This strike action is not linked to the negotiations between the Ministry of Education and education sector workers. However, it […]

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