Addition of PA Day for 2015-16 School Year

Posted January 26, 2016

As a result of recent labour agreements, an additional Professional Activity Day (PA Day) has been added to the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar for both elementary and secondary students. Trustees approved Friday, February 26, 2016 as the additional PA Day, at the January Board Meeting. School administrators are presently reviewing school activities planned for February […]

January 18: Rentals & Committee of the Whole meeting CANCELLED

Posted January 18, 2016

Due to the current and anticipated road conditions, and based on the latest credible weather information, all rentals (6:00 p.m. onwards) and this evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting have been CANCELLED.

Become Familiar with our Severe Weather Procedure

Posted January 13, 2016

As the cold weather arrives, it’s important for everyone to be familiar with our Severe Weather Conditions procedure. There are some changes to the procedure for the 2015-16 school year: Frigid Temperatures: Schools will NOT automatically be closed when temperatures reach -35C or colder with wind-chill. While buses will not operate, the decision to close schools […]

Bus Cancellation – January 11

Posted January 11, 2016

Due to current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes in WELLESLEY, WILMOT and WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP are cancelled.

All schools are OPEN and Extended Day child care programs are open. The Education Centre is also open.

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Exam Schedule

Posted December 22, 2015

All students are reminded to read the exam schedule thoroughly and ask their teachers if they have any questions. GPSS January 2016 Exam Schedule  January 27-29, February 1, 2, 2016  Students: Please check the front foyer, the cafeteria windows, or outside the library, for exam locations. Please note the exam start times. Ask your teachers, […]

GPSS Students Win Inter-City Volleyball Tournament

Posted December 3, 2015

Congratulations to Mr. Nixon and the Inter-City athletes who brought home another trophy by winning the volleyball tournament at SJAMSS.  Way to go!

Weekend Rental Permits Return December 5, 2015

Posted December 2, 2015

We are pleased to announce that the Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) reached a tentative agreement at the Support Staff central bargaining table on Friday, November 27, with the Government of Ontario and the Council of Trustee’s Associations, representing Ontario school boards. This tentative agreement impacts the Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation […]

Late Bus Now Discontinued for Fall Season

Posted November 25, 2015

Please note that the Late Bus is now discontinued for the Fall Season.  The Late Bus will resume again in the Spring Season.

OSSTF District 24 Ratify Local Agreement

Posted November 17, 2015

We are pleased to announce that the Waterloo Region District School Board and OSSTF District 24 have ratified their local tentative agreement. The agreement will expire August 31, 2017. “The ratification of a local agreement with OSSTF is a demonstration of the hard work and dedication of all involved. Steady and respectful discussion on both […]

GPSS Welcomes Principals from China

Posted November 5, 2015

On November 4, GPSS hosted visiting principals from Jiangsu province in China who were part of a school exchange program facilitated by the Ministry of Education and the Ontario Principals’ Council.  The guests were welcomed by student leaders who asked many questions about the educational system in China.  The purpose of the program is to […]

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