PD Day – Friday, February 3, 2017 (Secondary)

Posted February 2, 2017

This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day tomorrow – Friday, February 3, 2017. There will be no school for secondary students. Secondary Teachers Secondary teachers and administrators will be working on school improvement planning on various topics, including mathematics, student well-being, digital learning, and subject-based topics. They will also have time […]

Course Selection Information Sessions for 2017-2018

Posted January 31, 2017

Grade   9:  VIPE assembly Wed. Feb. 15th Block A in the Auditorium. Grade 10:  Classroom visits Tue. Feb. 7th and Wed. Feb 8th in Block B.  Grade 10 to 11Course Selection February 2017 Grade 11:  Information assembly Mon. Feb. 13th Block B in the Auditorium. Grade 12:  Lunch time session Tue. Feb. 7th in […]

E-learn Orientation Sessions – Semester 2

Posted January 31, 2017

If you are taking an e-learn course semester 2, you must attend one of the following e-learn orientation sessions. All sessions take place in room 403.  Attendance will be taken.  See Mr. Gilmore if you have any questions. Wed., Feb. 8 – AM (A+B) Wed., Feb. 8 – PM (D+C) Fri., Feb. 17 – AM […]

Director responds to recent terror attack in Quebec

Posted January 31, 2017

On Monday morning, Canadians woke to news of an attack on a mosque in Quebec City that left six people dead, and several others wounded. The Prime Minister called the attack an “act of terror against Canada and all Canadians.” This deplorable act will have an effect on the thousands of students, parents and staff we […]

Innovating tomorrow by educating today

Posted January 30, 2017

In November, we asked our community to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about. Over the last year, a big team of dedicated and passionate people in Waterloo region worked together to set a new direction for our public schools with a new strategic plan. […]

Semester 2 Information

Posted January 30, 2017

Monday, February 6th is the first day of Semester 2. Classes will begin at 8:15, and it will be a Day 2 schedule. Students will find their names and homerooms on master lists posted in the Main Foyer and cafeteria. Students will receive their timetables in their homeroom class. School buses will operate on their […]

Rescheduled meeting for Ministry’s well-being strategy

Posted January 27, 2017

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/caregivers to participate in an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Ministry of Education on a very important topic – student well-being. Student well-being is one of four connected goals in the province’s renewed vision for education – Achieving Excellence. Students with a sense of well-being thrive and […]

Supporting mental health initiatives with Bell Let’s Talk Day

Posted January 25, 2017

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day and we are encouraging our entire WRDSB community to participate with us. Back in 2011, Bell started a campaign leveraging the popularity of social media. Over the years, it has grown to be internationally recognized with more than $79 million being donated to Canadian mental health initiatives and organizations. Participating […]

WCI Cafeteria Hours During Exams

Posted January 20, 2017

The WCI Cafeteria will be open for food service from Monday January 23rd to Thursday January 26th, but will be closed during exams. Food service will resume on Monday February 6th. Good luck on your exams Vikes!

OTIP Teaching Awards nominations now open

Posted January 20, 2017

Do you know a teacher who demonstrates and inspires excellence in their work? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an OTIP teaching award. Each year the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) and the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) jointly sponsor the OTIP Teaching Awards, to recognize teachers […]

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