Italy 2016 March Break Trip!
Posted June 4, 2015
Once in a life time private, customized tour of Italia! Open to all WCI students-specifically designed for WW II & ancient history lovers! If you could not attend the meeting June 3 in the library, please see Ms. Russell-Caplan for the details ASAP. Early sign up discount of $250. is only available until June 30th. […]
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It’s time to register for Commencement 2015
Posted June 1, 2015
The graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Waterloo Collegiate Institute Gymnasium. We want to make certain that all graduates are registered for our Commencement exercises. If you are planning to attend Commencement as a graduate, you must have: 30 or more credits, 40 community service […]
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Have your say in the 2015-16 Budget Process!
Posted May 28, 2015
How can you give input? Appear as a delegation at the June 10, 2015 Special Committee of the Whole Meeting. If you would like to appear as a delegation, you must register with the Manager of Corporate Services by noon on Thursday, June 4 2015. More information on delegation procedures and how to register is […]
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Curriculum Documents Available in Many Languages
Posted May 22, 2015
As you are aware, the Ministry of Education is committed to supporting our parent communities with information about the recently released curriculum for Health and Physical Education, Grades 1 to 12.
We are pleased to inform you that new parent resources are now available in Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Farsi, Polish, Punjabi and Urdu:
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Update on Administration of Grades 3, 6 & 9 EQAO Assessments
Posted May 15, 2015
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) notified the WRDSB that they will not be sending the Grade 3 and 6 Reading, Writing and Mathematics assessment materials to any boards currently affected by labour action. As a result, no WRDSB students in Grades 3 and 6 will participate in the EQAO assessment this year, until […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Broadcast-Secondary · Labour
Paralympic Schools Week 2015 resources now available
Posted May 11, 2015
This message is on behalf of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. — OTTAWA – Feb. 26, 2015 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee, in partnership with Petro-Canada, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2015 edition of Paralympic Schools Week, which will be held nation-wide from May 4 to 8, 2015. All schools […]
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The 2015-16 School Year Calendar is Here!
Posted May 8, 2015
The 2015-16 school year calendar has been approved by the Ministry of Education. The first day of school for the 2015-16 school year is September 8, 2015.
View the Calendars:
Elementary
Secondary – Semestered Schools
Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS
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Update: Secondary Schools Open May 11
Posted May 8, 2015
The OSSTF teachers’ union is obliged to serve five days notice of their intention to take strike action. At this point in time, the WRDSB has not received this notice. Therefore secondary schools will be open as usual on May 11.
Categories: Broadcast-Secondary · Labour
Important Information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Posted May 1, 2015
FOOD RECALL WARNING: SLICED APPLES Today the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Food Recall Warning of sliced apples and products containing sliced apples from Sun Rich Fresh Food Incorporated. The recall applies to sliced apples and products containing sliced apples produced in the company’s Brampton, Ontario facility due to possible Listeria contamination. Please […]
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School Climate Surveys Are Here!
Posted April 30, 2015
School climate surveys are important tools which help schools assess the current culture within a school. The survey captures perceptions from students, parents and staff relating to issues such as character development, equity and inclusion, safe schools, and variables that contribute to a healthy school environment. Please take the opportunity to complete the Safe Caring […]
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