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UPDATED: Advisory on school trips overseas
Posted November 14, 2016
Update: Monday, November 14, 2016 The Waterloo Region District School Board will review its decision to cancel all previously scheduled travel to Belgium and France. Staff will provide an update on the review to Trustees at the November 21 meeting of the Committee of the Whole and we will provide further information to students and parents as […]
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PD Day – Friday, November 18, 2016
Posted November 14, 2016
This is a reminder of our scheduled Professional Development (PD) Day this Friday – Friday, November 18, 2016. There will be no school for WRDSB students. All elementary, secondary and designated early childhood educator (DECE) employee groups will spend their morning in professional development sessions, focusing on assessing, reflecting, and developing the School Improvement Plan for […]
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Post Secondary Assembly
Posted November 14, 2016
This is a reminder to all Grade 12 students. Please attend the assembly on Nov. 17 in period B to pick up your “Application PIN” and learn how to apply to College or University.
Parents, please encourage your grade 12 student to attend the assembly on Nov. 17 in period B to learn about how and when to apply to College or University.
Interested parents may also attend the session. If you choose to attend, please restrict yourself to the last few rows of seats in the auditorium.
For additional information on College and University applications please visit the Guidance page and see ‘Post Secondary Research‘. You can also go to www.electronicinfo.ca for University information and www.ontariocolleges.ca for College information.
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Advisory on school trips overseas
Posted November 11, 2016
With deep regret the Waterloo Region District School Board has made the decision to cancel all previously scheduled travel to Belgium and France. We understand the disappointment this decision causes our students, staff and families. Our primary concern is always the safety and security of our students and staff – each and every one. We […]
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School Council Meeting: November 9 at 7pm
Posted November 4, 2016
WCI parents are encouraged to join us on Wednesday November 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Rotunda for our next school council meeting.
Refugee Sponsorship Update
Posted November 1, 2016
A year ago the WCI community worked alongside St. Jacob’s Calvary United Church to respond to the Syrian humanitarian crisis. We successfully embarked upon the path to a private refugee sponsorship as a way our WCI students, staff and families could take practical action in the face of a global refugee crisis. As expected, you, […]
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Parent Math Night
Posted November 1, 2016
Do you want to learn some new strategies, tactics or ideas to support your student with mathematics?
Would you be interested in learning about “growth mindset” and having time to practice practical techniques that can promote a growth mindset in your youth?
Do you want to know about online supports that are available for your youth?
Then come to the Parent Math Night on Wednesday November 2nd in the Library Rotunda from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Take Your Kids to Work
Posted October 24, 2016
We would like to remind our WCI families of Take Our Kids to Work day, happening this year, on Wednesday Nov.2. Students may spend the day in the workplace of a parent, relative, friend or volunteer experiencing and learning about the world of work, as they begin to explore possible career paths. Consent forms to […]
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Building a Vision for WCI
Posted October 21, 2016
An Open House and Public Consultation regarding building a vision for WCI will be held on Thursday October 27. An informal drop-in Open House will run from 4:00 – 6:30 in the school’s front foyer. At 7:00 pm, there will be a formal presentation in the library on the Feasibility Study for WCI. This will be followed by small group sessions where participants can provide feedback on the study and thoughts on building a vision for WCI.
We hope that parents will attend this event to provide valuable feedback.
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Families in a Digital World – Digital Citizenship Summit
Posted October 21, 2016
Curious about how teachers use technology in class to engage students and how you can follow their learning online? Are you looking for more information on our Grade 9 students receiving Chromebooks? Find out answers to these questions and more at the Digital Citizenship Summit. This event for families whose children attend our schools will focus […]
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