Cannabis legalization and our schools
Posted October 15, 2018
On October 17, 2018, cannabis will be legal to use, buy, possess and cultivate in Canada for persons over 19 years of age. For our students, the possession and use of cannabis is illegal. We know that this change in legislation has raised many questions and possible concerns regarding how the change will affect schools. […]
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Parent – Teacher Interviews – October 17th
Posted October 11, 2018
Parents and guardians of WCI students are encouraged to attend the Parent-Teacher interview night to discuss with their child’s teacher how their child is progressing academically. Teachers will be available in the cafeteria and gymnasium to meet with parents from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. We hope that parents and guardians will be able to come […]
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Clothing Drive
Posted October 10, 2018
Clothing Drive Next Week Did you know that North Americans send over 10.5 million tons of clothing to landfill each year, 95 per cent of which could have been reused or recycled? Recycling Council of Ontario and Value Village have partnered to bring a unique, hands-on educational opportunity for Ontario secondary school students to learn […]
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Attention all Gr. 11 & 12 Parents and Students!
Posted October 5, 2018
The Guidance Department is offering TWO events in October that may be of interest:
- Presentation for Parents regarding Post-Secondary Pathways on Wed. Oct. 17th, 8:00-8:45PM in WCI’s Auditorium (following Parent-Teacher Night)
- FREE Bus Trip for Gr. 11 & 12 students to attend the Conestoga College Fair on Thurs. Oct. 18, 10:00AM-1:30PM. Please see the attached flyer for more information!
Flyer – Post-Secondary Info Session & College Bus Trip
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Parent Council Meeting
Posted October 5, 2018
Parent Council Meeting Wednesday October 10th, 2018 7:00 p.m. WCI Library All parents are invited to attend.
October 5 is World Teachers’ Day
Posted October 4, 2018
On October 5th, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, a day where we acknowledge the dedication and passion of our educators. This morning, 64,000 students across Waterloo Region made their way to school. They walked with their friends, rode their bikes, or boarded a school bus. They entered classrooms excited and ready to learn. In each […]
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Attention: Graduates 2018
Posted September 27, 2018
The graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Waterloo Collegiate Institute Gymnasium. Graduates should arrive at school no later than 6:00 p.m. and report to the Cafeteria. This timeline is critical to ensure the evening runs smoothly. Each graduate should have paid a $55.00 fee last June. […]
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University Information Program (UIP) coming to Huron Heights SS
Posted September 25, 2018
Twenty-one Ontario universities will be visiting Huron Heights Secondary School (HHSS) on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. All Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) high school students will have the opportunity to select three different sessions followed by free time to talk with other university representatives. It is never too early […]
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WRDSB observes Orange Shirt Day on September 28
Posted September 23, 2018
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Orange Shirt Day as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. It’s just one of the ways we support, educate and reconcile our relationship with Indigenous people. What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is observed each September 30 […]
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Student Accident Insurance Information
Posted September 17, 2018
Every September, Ontario school boards remind families about the option of acquiring student accident insurance. Student accident insurance can help cover unforeseen expenses due to injury that are not covered by provincial health care or employer group plans. Waterloo Region District School Board recommends “insuremykids®” Protection Plan. For more details on this option you can view […]