Now Available: School Results for the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey
Posted September 27, 2024
All school boards in Ontario are required to seek feedback from students using school climate surveys. The Education Act states these should occur at least once every two years. The WRDSB uses the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) as our Safe Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. The MDI is a voluntary, self-reporting questionnaire. It […]
Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety
Posted September 25, 2024
The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity—safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in the […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30
Posted September 24, 2024
On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]
Terry Fox Run – Friday September 27th
Posted September 20, 2024
Grand River is holding a Terry Fox Run Friday, September 27th. We are raising money for cancer research. Students can raise and collect money using pledge forms given to them at school. Donations can also be made directly to the Terry Fox Foundation via GRCI’s Terry Fox fundraising page. We will also be collecting Toonies for […]
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Blended Learning Day – Wed. Sept. 25th
Posted September 18, 2024
We want to remind students and caregivers that Wednesday, September 25, is a Blended Learning Day. Students are not required to attend in-person but will have learning provided through the virtual classroom and live meetings with their teachers. Teachers will communicate to students their expectations for the asynchronous and synchronous portions of the day. School administration will engage staff in […]
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School Council 2024-2025
Posted September 18, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians Education is a partnership involving parents, students, teachers, principals, school boards, government, and the community. Grand River is currently seeking members for the 2024-2025 School Council. The purpose of a school council is, through the active participation of parents, to improve student achievement and increase accountability of the education system to parents. Through […]
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Saying Thanks on Information Technology Professionals Day
Posted September 17, 2024
Today is Information Technology Professionals Day – it’s an opportunity to recognize the critical role information technology staff play in supporting staff and students all across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). First celebrated in 2015, IT Professionals Day was created to show appreciation for these dedicated professionals who keep every part of their […]
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Event for Families and Caregivers – Rise Up! Presented by the Parent Involvement Committee
Posted September 16, 2024
Families and caregivers: You’re invited to join the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) at their event, Rise Up! About Rise Up! Families and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn more about raising their children to be anti-racist upstanders. You’ll hear from: Selam Debs, Anti-Racism Coach Pauline Janke, WRDSB System Administrator Anthony Lee Jr., Motivational Speaker […]
2023-2024 Yearbooks have arrived!!!
Posted September 16, 2024
The 2024 Yearbooks have arrived! Graduates who ordered a copy of last year’s yearbook are invited to drop by the school on Wednesday, September 18th from 3:00-5:30 p.m. to pick up their copy. Please enter through the Indian Road entrance near the Main Office. If you have any questions please contact wanda_murison@wrdsb.ca or allison_anstett@wrdsb.ca.
