21-22 WCI Semester 1 Overview

21-22 WCI SEMESTER 1 OVERVIEW

Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day and serves as an important reminder that suicide and mental health touches many in our schools and in our community.  We know that as part of our ongoing work to reduce the risk of suicide for those in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we strive to […]

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT UPDATE: COURSE CHANGE REQUESTS

Hi Vikings!  Welcome back to WCI!  The Guidance Department has received a large number of emails and phone calls regarding course change requests. Please note that our current focus is on ensuring that all WCI students first have a complete timetable. COURSE CHANGE REQUEST PROCESS: If you would like to request a course change, please complete […]

Supporting Student Well-being for the Return to School

As part of our ongoing work to assist students and families during the transition back to school, we wanted to remind families of the many resources available to support student mental health and well-being. Even at the best of times, some children experience more challenges than others when it comes to going to school. These […]

A Message from the Minister of Education for Ontario Parents and Families

Dear Ontario Parents, We hope your summer is going very well. With the return to in-person learning this September, we are excited to see students heading back to class for a more normal learning experience – alongside their friends and teachers. We know that in-person learning is essential for the mental and physical health, academic […]

WCI Chromebook Agreement

Please make sure you bring your Chromebook Agreement signed on your first day of school. Thank you! Chromebook Agreement

Ventilation in WRDSB Schools

As announced on August 4, the Ministry of Education has asked school boards to provide their communities with a standardized ventilation report. This will enhance transparency for school communities, including students, parents and staff, and provide consistent communication across the province. In response to the Ministry of Education requirement, the Waterloo Region District School Board […]

Welcome Back: A message from our Director and Associate Director

Dear students, parents, caregivers, families and community members, Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Although we’re all excited to grow, learn and make new friends; we also have questions and even feel a little nervous. Our Associate Director Lila Read, and Director of Education jeewan chanicka came together to welcome us all back to another […]

Updates for School Start-Up

Students should have received an email/phone call from their first-period teacher.  If they have not please call the office, who will be able to give you an update. Reminder: Grade 9 & 10 Students attend Sept. 7 Grade 11&12 Students attend Sept. 8 ESL/ELD students may attend both days Doors will not open until 8 […]

Secondary: Students Daily Confirmation of Screening

As part of enhanced safety measures for the return to in-person learning for students across Ontario, the Ministry of Education has directed school boards to verify the daily screening of all students, staff and essential visitors for the first two weeks of school (September 7 to 17). Screening Verification for Secondary Students Similar to last […]

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