A Night at the Premiere
WCI's Annual Winter Formal will take place on Friday February 12 at St. George's Hall. It goes from 8:00-12:00pm and there are unlimited drinks and one complimentary photo. Tickets are on sale now- get yours!
Fast for Freedom
Attention all WCI students!Human Rights Week
Human Rights Week was a huge success last year. This year it runs from Feb. 16-19. All classes will attend an assembly on the 16th and there is an optional assembly on the 19th. Each day will have a different theme. The themes for each day are as follows:Tuesday = Political Prisoners
Friday = Education
How to Avoid Being a Helicopter Parent
A presentation on Post Secondary Education Advice for Parents.
- Avoid 'hovering' as a 'helicopter parent' by learning how to 'let go' and help your student grow and develop independently
- Tips to handle the main areas of concern that parents have during that first year
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
7:00 - 8:30 pm
WCI Auditorium
Sponsored by WCI School Council (View poster here)
Help for Haiti Results
Thanks to everyone in the WCI community who so generously supported the "Help for Haiti" campaign. More than $8, 200 was collected through roadside collection, bake sale, Arts-a-Thon, and Period A collections. Well done, WCI. You once again have demonstrated your compassion and commitment to making a difference in the world.Ban the Bottle
WCI's annual Ban the Bottle campaign has begun. Get signed up and make the pledge-individually, in teams and as homerooms. |  |
Influenza Update
With influenza-like-illness activity continuing to decline locally, provincially and nationally, the Region of Waterloo Public Health has announced they are curtailing their H1N1 response efforts. The attached bulletin issued on December 18 explains that this weekly bulletin will now only be distributed if new developments emerge or if urgent H1N1-related information needs to be communicated.
A few, scaled-down clinics are being offered for H1N1 and seasonal vaccines in January and the dates and locations are listed on the attached bulletin.
The Region of Waterloo Public Health Department has recognized the support that community partners including school boards and schools have provided.
H1N1 Flu Virus - Do I have it? Fact Sheet
Available here.
Public health has activated an H1N1 general information line at 519-883-2289.
WCI's Outdoor Classroom
WCI's Outdoor Classroom has received a generous donation of $2000 from the KW Community Foundation. This, along with $4000 from TD Friends of the Environment, means we are almost fully funded and will have the classroom in the ground and ready for use by the end of the year. Thank you to our generous sponsors and stay tuned for the grand opening next spring.Mr. Pavey, WCI History Teacher Wins 2009 Governor General's Award
We are very pleased and proud to announce that Brent Pavey, a History teacher at Waterloo Collegiate Institute, is one of only seven teachers from across Canada and two in Ontario who are recipients of the 2009 Governor General's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History.Every year, the Awards recognize teachers from elementary and secondary schools who have inspired and challenged students to explore Canadian history in a unique, interactive way.
On November 20, 2009, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada presented the Awards at Rideau Hall. Another highlight of the Award festivities was the gala dinner and a rare insiders' tour of the Library and Archives Canada Preservation Centre.
Brent Pavey commented, "Needless to say, I am really pleased, and proud. Pavey continued, "The very best part, actually, is that Lucky Manku and Megan Stacey, the students who nominated me also get to attend the ceremony in Ottawa."
The seven recipients were awarded $2,500 and a gold medal and their respective schools also benefited from a cash gift of $1,000. Congratulations and well done Mr. Pavey!!!
WCI Cell Phone Policy
Students are discouraged from bringing cell phones to school and class for a number of reasons.
Cell phone use is permitted ONLY in the cafeteria and outside the school.
