safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians

Posted May 12, 2016

As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of safeTALK? Recognize that […]

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION: JUNE 2016

Posted May 12, 2016

DATE: Thursday, June 30, 2016 LOCATION: Centre In the Square, 101 Queen Street North TIME: Arrive 6:15 p.m. (at the very latest) Procession starts at 7:00 p.m. If you have not informed the Main Office that you are attending the commencement ceremony or are not able to attend now, please contact Mrs. Tennant in the […]

WRDSB fundraises for Fort McMurray Disaster Relief

Posted May 11, 2016

As many of you may know, since Sunday, May 1, 2016, more than 88,000 people of Fort McMurray, Alberta, and surrounding communities have been evacuated from their homes and businesses due to the massive Alberta wildfires that continue to burn. As thousands of people flee to safety with sometimes no more than the clothes on their […]

Information for Parents

Posted May 10, 2016

During the spring months, many groups of senior students, as a means to celebrate graduation, organize events on their own accord  (e.g. dances, “proms’, camping, beach trips, etc.).  Please note that these independent events are not officially recognized or organized by, at or through Grand River Collegiate Institute.  As private events, school staff does not […]

Grade 8 Visit

Posted May 3, 2016

Dear Future Renegades, We at Grand River Collegiate want to meet you on…… TUESDAY, MAY 31st @ 12:00 pm SHARP! GRCI students will show you around our school, introduce you to some very important people and help you get ready for September.   Students will be dismissed at approx. 2:45 pm to make their way […]

Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!

Posted April 28, 2016

We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!

Posted April 27, 2016

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

Report Cards

Posted April 25, 2016

Students will receive their semester 2, term 1 report cards on April 28, 2016.

Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers

Posted April 21, 2016

Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]

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