Full Disclosure Date: Friday, May 10th!
Posted May 7, 2024
The full disclosure date is Friday, May 10th, 2024. This means that if students do NOT drop a Grade 11 or Grade 12 course PRIOR to Friday, May 10th, it WILL appear on their transcript. Therefore, if students wish to drop a Grade 11 or Grade 12 course, please complete the course change form BY THURSDAY, […]
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Assistive Technology – Support for Families in May 2024
Posted May 7, 2024
View a translated version of this page: Amharic አማርኛ Arabic عربي Chinese (Simplified) 中国人 Chinese (Traditional) 繁體字 Farsi (Persian) فارسی French (Canadian) Gujarati ગુજરાતી Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Spanish Española Turkish Türk Ukrainian украї́нська мо́ва Vietnamese Tiếng Việt Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with technology? The Waterloo Region District School […]
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Artificial Intelligence in Schools – WCI School Council Presentation (May 22nd)
Posted May 7, 2024
On May 22nd, Waterloo Collegiate Institute will be hosting Harold Godwin, a guest speaker from the University of Waterloo to talk with parents about the use of artificial intelligence in schools, and its impact on students, and student achievement. A.I. is rapidly changing the landscape of schools, often leaving educators, parents, and our community trying to create […]
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WRDSB participates in Mental Health Week, May 6-12 2024
Posted May 6, 2024
Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week during the first week in May, making 2024 the 73rd year. Mental Health Week is a Canadian tradition, with communities, schools and workplaces rallying to celebrate, protect and promote mental health. This week, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is celebrating […]
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Blended Learning Day : May 8, 2024
Posted May 6, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, is a Blended Learning Day. These days will occur four times during the school year. Blended learning days allow students to engage in synchronous and asynchronous work from home while staff engage in professional learning during the asynchronous portion of the day. School administration will engage staff in professional learning opportunities around instructional and assessment strategies that centre students […]
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Report Cards Sent out on May 1, 2024
Posted May 6, 2024
Just to let all WCI families know that report cards for Semester 2 Midterm went to students on Wednesday, May 1st If you have not received the report card please come to the Main Office to pick it Up!
Resources for Multilingual Language Learners (MLL) and Families
Posted May 2, 2024
We are pleased to announce the launch of new Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) resources on our website. These resources are designed to support MLL students, families and caregivers. Multilingual Language Learner (MLL) Online Resources You will find information to support: Families who are moving to Canada Recent newcomers to the region Current MLL students, families […]
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2024 Building Community: Advancing Anti-Ableism in Education Symposium
Posted May 2, 2024
You’re invited! Join the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) as we host our first-ever accessibility symposium. When: Thursday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Where: Wilfrid Laurier University – Waterloo Campus – Bricker Building (22 Bricker Avenue, Waterloo, ON N2L 3B4) Parking: For those who register, information about parking will be sent […]
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May 1st is National Principal’s Day
Posted May 1, 2024
May 1st is National Principal’s Day! National Principal’s Day The Waterloo Region District School Board is grateful for the leadership our Principals and Vice-Principals provide each and every day. National Principal’s Day recognizes the contributions these front-line leaders make with students, staff, families and the extended community. The impact of Principals and Vice-Principals extends beyond […]
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May is Jewish Heritage Month
Posted May 1, 2024
May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian community has existed for more than 250 years. The Jewish-identifying population in Canada is estimated at 400,000. There is prominent representation in Ontario, and in Waterloo Region there is a small, well-represented local community. Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate […]