Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Today, October 18, is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate the passion, hard work and dedication of WRDSB ECEs and those who work with young children. These educators are crucial in the learning and development of thousands of students across the region. We are grateful for […]

Update on the Hold & Secure Today – Oct. 17, 2022

Dear WCI families, Today, at approximately 2:00 pm, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) directed our school into a hold and secure. As part of our hold and secure protocol, students and staff remained inside, and all exterior doors were locked so no one could enter or exit the building. Staff and students were safe inside […]

Hold and Secure at Waterloo CI – October 17

UPDATE at 3:29 pm – The hold and secure at Waterloo Collegiate Institute is lifted. Students are now able to leave the school and return home. Parents and families also are now able to come to the school to pick up their children. We appreciate the swift action of WRPS for keeping our school community […]

Co-op Placement an Investment in Students’ Futures

“I’m learning about the value of presenting yourself professionally and understanding the dynamics of an office setting. It’s stuff I think you can only learn when you’re in an actual workplace.” Saniya Sohal has a pretty good idea about what she wants for her future, and how challenging her path will be. “I’m hoping to […]

October 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week

October 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week. All are welcome aboard, with the first stop: safety! This education program invites interested parties to address the importance of school bus safety. As parents, caregivers, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators and community members, we all have a role to play. Bus drivers are […]

Update About Ventilation in Schools

View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Somali Soomaali Spanish Española Turkish Türk We remain committed to ensuring Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools are safe for students and staff. In support of this we have made significant investments and improvements. These are outlined in […]

Graduate Reflects on Skills Learned in Secondary School

“I can’t put it into words how grateful I am for those teachers at WCI.” Neil Mitra has only been at university for a little over a month, but he’s already feeling successful, due in no small part to what he learned as a student in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). “It’s been […]

WCI Fall Food Drive is Underway! Oct 3-14

The WCI Fall Food Drive is underway! From October 3-14th, students at Waterloo Collegiate Institute are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to the boxes in the Student Activities Hallway. We have coordinated our food drive with Bluevale to collectively support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region and see which school can collect the most […]

Renovating Houses and Building New Skills for a Future Career

“I’m learning about the business, working with all sorts of tools, getting some work experience and earning credits.” Summertime – for most high school students, it’s time for a break from the books, for trips to the beach or hanging out with friends. But for some, summer means unique opportunities to get hands-on training as […]

WCI Spirit Wear Sales ON SALE NOW

WCI spirit wear sales are on sale now.  Check out PKsportswear link HERE to order your WCI swag.  Sample sizes can be found outside 212 during the day.  Order yours before Thursday Oct 13.  Sample sizes will also be available at parents night. http:/wcivikings.deco-apparel.com/

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