2022 Graduates : Save the Date

Posted April 19, 2022

Dear Grade 12 graduating students and families, We want to provide you with an update on graduation celebrations tentatively scheduled for June 23, 2022. The uncertainty with regards to large gatherings based on shifting information and direction from the Ministry of Education and Public Health has caused a delay in solidifying a venue. This adds a […]

Instructional Support Days Expectations/Schedule

Posted April 13, 2022

Instructional Support Days Expectations/Schedule Tuesday, April 19th and Wednesday, April 20th We will once again be utilizing Instructional Support Days for Semester 2.    These days are an opportunity for students and teachers to provide time and space to focus on a variety of assessment and evaluation methods that will aid students in consolidating learning […]

Today is the International Day of Pink

Posted April 13, 2022

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 is the International Day of Pink. The International Day of Pink is an opportunity to represent: Inclusion Diversity Courage Solidarity Kindness Acceptance About the International Day of Pink The International Day of Pink started in 2007 by David Shepherd and Travis Price at a high school in Nova Scotia. They witnessed […]

A Message to Families Regarding the Hold and Secure Today – April 8, 2022

Posted April 8, 2022

A message to Families Regarding the Hold and Secure Today – April 8, 2022 Dear Grand River Collegiate Institute families, I want to make you aware of a situation that affected our school today. Around 9:10 am, I directed our school into a hold and secure. As part of our hold and secure protocol, students […]

Keeping You Informed: COVID-19 in Schools

Posted April 8, 2022

As COVID-19 cases rise across Ontario, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is providing an update to keep you informed. The health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. COVID-19 Reporting Starting next week, families will receive a daily report. This will come from their school principal through School-Day. The […]

Anticipated Transportation Service Interruptions

Posted April 7, 2022

We have an important update about school bus service for Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students. Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) is having more driver absences because of COVID-19 isolation. As a result, they will need to cancel some bus routes when driver absences cannot be covered. Students and bus drivers are […]

Don’t miss the PIC Family Engagement Series

Posted April 5, 2022

By Beth Daniel & Anjali Misra – Beth is the co-chair of the Parent Involvement Committee and Anjali is a Parent Member of the Parent Involvement Committee. Over the past two years, parents and caregivers have had the challenging task of adjusting to a constantly changing environment and navigating a new world for our children […]

Secondary Remote Learning Program for 2022-23

Posted April 5, 2022

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will be offering a Secondary Remote Learning Program (SRLP) for the 2022/23 school year. While the WRDSB believes in-person learning best supports our students, we also recognize that given unique circumstances, some families may want their child to learn remotely for the 2022/23 school year.  In line with […]

Deadline Extended: Have Your Say – Our Strategic Plan

Posted April 1, 2022

WRDSB parents, caregivers and community members, we want to hear from you! Deadline Extended – Have Your Say You now have until Friday, April 8 to have your say. Take the Survey We want to hear from you about your experiences with the WRDSB. The following individuals are invited to take the survey: Parents and […]

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