FULL DISCLOSURE DATE – Quad 4: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021

Posted June 15, 2021

The full disclosure date is Wednesday, June 23rd for all Quad 4 courses. This means that if students do NOT remove a Grade 11 or Grade 12 course PRIOR to June 23rd it will appear on their transcript. Therefore, if students wish to remove a course, please contact their Guidance Counsellor BY TUESDAY, JUNE 22ND […]

Juneteenth and Emancipation Day

Posted June 15, 2021

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved Black communities in Texas, USA learned they’d be free – two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth marks the tragedy of enslavement and recognizes the challenges that those who fight injustice continue to face. Juneteenth also […]

Parent & Youth Vaccine Information Session from Public Health

Posted June 14, 2021

Join Region of Waterloo Public Health for a presentation on the effectiveness and safety of the Pfizer vaccine for youth. Dr. Kelly Grindrod who is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy will provide a brief presentation and answer questions. Parents, caregivers and youth are encouraged to join. Do you have […]

Get to Know the Equity and Inclusion Branch

Posted June 14, 2021

Earlier this month, we announced the new Indigenous, Equity, and Human Rights Department. This week, we are profiling the second of three branches within the department: the Equity and Inclusion Branch. Equity and Inclusion Branch Equity & Inclusion Team The Equity & Inclusion Team strives to increase educational equity by working alongside staff to identify […]

Stress and Anxiety Boot Camp: Learn ways to manage stress and anxiety

Posted June 11, 2021

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students and families, our psychology and social work staff are offering two free interactive, fun information sessions about stress and anxiety and how they can be managed. These sessions will be hosted jointly with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). […]

ATTENTION: Graduating WCI Students and Students Leaving The WRDSB

Posted June 10, 2021

All Google Drives will be closed over the summer for students who are graduating from WCI or leaving the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). It is highly recommended all students who are graduating from WCI or are leaving the WRDSB back up all their documents and emails to their personal drive/accounts before the end […]

Year End Connections for WRDSB Students

Posted June 9, 2021

We know that this has been an extraordinarily difficult year for our students. As the school year comes to a close, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will be celebrating all of our students through a variety of events. Each of the 121 schools across the WRDSB are busy making plans for end-of-year activities. […]

WRDSB flags remain at half-mast to honour Muslim family

Posted June 9, 2021

On May 31, we shared with our community that we were lowering our flags to half-mast for 215 hours of observance for the 215 Indigenous children whose bodies were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, and all Indigenous children, families and communities who have been impacted. Our flags were to be […]

2021 Commencement Award Nominations

Posted June 8, 2021

Hi Grads! We are very fortunate at WCI to have many sponsored awards at commencement each fall. There are awards for a variety of students and skill sets, you will likely find one or two that would be well suited for you! If you are interested in seeing what we have to offer and nominating yourself as […]

Updated Screening Guidance for the Recently Vaccinated

Posted June 8, 2021

The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has updated the Ontario School Screening Tool to reflect updated guidance for individuals who have recently (within 48 hours) received a COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 school and child care screening tool, provides guidance for students, staff and essential visitors prior to completing their screening. […]

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