February 6: All evening rentals, games and school events cancelled

Posted February 6, 2019

Due to the current weather information and anticipated forecast, all rental permits, sports games, and school events are cancelled this evening. Please check with your event organizer or coach to see if your event, meeting, or game will be rescheduled at a later date.

February 6 – All Buses Cancelled All Schools Closed

Posted February 6, 2019

Due to current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes for WRDSB are CANCELLED. All Schools are CLOSED. All Extended Day Programs are CLOSED. The Education Centre remains open for those who can safely get to work.

Night School classes start February 11

Posted January 31, 2019

Night School is held on Monday and Thursday evenings at Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHC) and Galt Collegiate Institute (GCI), with more than 20 course options to choose from, beginning Monday, February 11. All current high school students should register with their school guidance. Please see your guidance office and make an appointment. Registration for non-day school students begins on February […]

#BellLetsTalk Day – Wednesday, January 30

Posted January 29, 2019

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 30. This is a day to raise awareness and continue the conversation around mental health. One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. A big hurdle for anyone living with mental illness is overcoming the stigma and a major reason why […]

January 29: All School Buses Cancelled, All Schools Open

Posted January 29, 2019

All school buses, taxis and special education routes for WRDSB are CANCELLED. All schools are open and Extended Day Programs are operating. ALL secondary school exams will move forward by one day. Today’s exams will take place tomorrow at the same time. The PD Day will not move. The last day for exams is now […]

January 28: Evening Rentals & Board Meeting Cancelled

Posted January 28, 2019

In anticipation of weather conditions deteriorating into the evening, the Waterloo Region District School Board has decided: All school rentals scheduled for tonight are cancelled. This evening’s Board meeting is cancelled. Extended Day Programs for Monday, January 28, will run as normal but parents are encouraged to pick up children as soon as it is […]

Friday, February 1, 2019 is a PD Day for secondary students

Posted January 27, 2019

Friday, February 1, 2019 is a professional development (PD) day for all secondary school staff. Secondary students will not attend school. The PD Day will be dedicated to school improvement planning and advancing student achievement. Staff will participate in a full-day activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for student achievement and well-being. Paraprofessional staff (EAs/CYWs) will […]

Inclement weather decisions during exams

Posted January 24, 2019

Inclement weather can happen at any time, including during exams. We want students and families to know what to expect if weather disrupts the January 25-31 exam schedule. If any WRDSB school bus is cancelled due to weather in any area of the region, ALL exams will move forward by one day. If a severe […]

Course Selection for 2019-2020

Posted January 18, 2019

Course Selections for 2019-2020 have started at GPSS.  All returning students are receiving their Course Selection Guidebook in their first period classes this week and next week.   Students are encouraged to start planning their courses for the upcoming school year.     Final Course Choices will be due in late February 2019.   The Course […]

Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day

Posted January 18, 2019

Today marks the second annual Educational Assistant and Child & Youth Worker Appreciation Day at the Waterloo Region District School Board. Educational Assistants (EA) help to deliver educational programs in our schools, while Child Youth Workers (CYW) are mental health professionals who work with troubled children who face a variety of emotional, behavioural or physical […]

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