Director of Education John Bryant Announces Retirement

Posted January 25, 2021

John Bryant, distinguished Director of Education for the WRDSB today announced his retirement, effective May 31st, 2021. Throughout his long career in Education, which included leadership in numerous other school districts, John has always kept students the centre of his focus. His consistent vision for their well-being and educational success has been honoured and acknowledged […]

FULL DISCLOSURE DATE – Quad 2: Friday, January 29th, 2021

Posted January 25, 2021

The full disclosure date is Friday, January 29th for all Quad 2 courses. This means that if students do NOT remove a Grade 11 or Grade 12 course PRIOR to January 29th, it will appear on their transcript. Therefore, if students wish to remove a course, please contact their Guidance Counsellor BY THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH […]

ATTENTION Potential Graduates/Graduate Families of 2021

Posted January 22, 2021

Hello Potential Graduates/Graduate Families, We want to make sure that we have accurate information to communicate quickly and effectively with you when we have information about commencement.  We are asking all of our potential graduates to complete the attached Grad Survey.  Students are asked to complete this form by January 31 so that any students not […]

Remote Learning Extended Until February 10, 2021

Posted January 21, 2021

WRDSB schools will continue remote-learning until at least February 10th, 2021. This decision is based on current directions from the Ministry of Education and the advice of public health experts with the intention of slowing the spread of COVID-19. Any further extension to the period of remote learning will be determined by the Ministry of […]

Province Extends Distance Learning in the WRDSB

Posted January 21, 2021

Today, Stephen Lecce, the Minister of Education, announced that school closures and distance learning will continue for students in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and select other school boards across the province to help limit the spread of COVID-19. What we know Students in the WRDSB will continue distance learning until further direction […]

Responding to the Events of Inauguration Day: Resources for Families and Students

Posted January 20, 2021

Today with the peaceful inauguration of President Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris taking the oath of office as the first Black and South Asian woman Vice President of the United States, we witnessed both history and the transition of executive power in the United States. This process has been difficult and sometimes violent. The news […]

Grad Wear Sales Begin Today

Posted January 19, 2021

Attention all graduating students. Grad wear sales begin today.  You can order your own WCI grad wear at GradWear.ca/collections/waterloo-ci-gradwear Sales end on Feb 2, 2021  

Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 19, 2021

Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) marks Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day. Educational Assistants (EAs) help to deliver educational programs and provide support to students in our schools, while Child & Youth Workers (CYWs) work with children who face a variety of social, emotional and behavioural challenges. Our EAs […]

DEADLINE EXTENDED to submit Grad Photos and Quotes for the 2020/2021 Yearbook

Posted January 19, 2021

We’re getting such great submissions, and we want to make sure everyone has a chance to submit theirs. Use this form (http://bit.ly/wcigrads2021) to submit the following: 1. Your name and information 2. Your grad photo (watch the videos for tips on taking a quality one) 3. A quote by a famous person, a personal quote […]

Parenting Essentials Video Series with Parents for Children’s Mental Health

Posted January 18, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health are proud to announce the Parenting Essentials video series, featuring recordings of webinars that took place in the fall of 2020. The first video in this series offers an overview for any parents, and caregivers, interested in learning more about the complexities […]

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