News & Announcements

FHCI receives Tim Walker Memorial Award

Posted April 25, 2018

Four schools received funding to support planned environmental projects. The funding was provided as part of the Tim Walker Memorial Awards for Environmental Stewardship, established by the board to honour the life of secondary school teacher Tim Walker, and his commitment to education and environmental initiatives. FHCI’s Mr. Janzen applied for this award in support […]

Flag half-mast this week

Posted April 25, 2018

By now we have all seen and heard the terrible news about the devastating attack in Toronto yesterday afternoon. We are all deeply saddened by this tragic event. As an expression of this community’s support for Toronto, flags at the Education Centre and WRDSB schools will be lowered to half-mast this week. Our deepest condolences […]

April 16: All schools closed due to weather

Posted April 16, 2018

Due to the inclement weather, all WRDSB schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day programs are cancelled. Our Education Centre remains OPEN for those who can safely arrive at work.

April 14: All international language programs cancelled

Posted April 13, 2018

Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, all international language programs on Saturday, April 14 have been cancelled.  

Flags lowered to half-mast following tragedy in Humboldt, Saskatchewan

Posted April 10, 2018

A message from the school board: We are all shocked and saddened by the news of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. In response to this tragic event, flags at schools and facilities across Waterloo Region District School Board have been lowered to half-mast during this time of mourning. Staff and students at some of our […]

Important message on the recent threats in our school communities

Posted April 9, 2018

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, As many students, parents and guardians are aware, over these last few weeks, many threats have been made against a number of schools within the Waterloo Region District School Board and across the province. These threats have been issued by persons leaving behind inappropriate messages in a variety of school […]

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)

Posted April 9, 2018

OSSLT – MODIFIED SCHOOL DAY – TUESDAY APRIL 10, 2018 All Grade 10 students, as well as senior students who have yet to complete this graduation requirement, are scheduled to complete the OSSLT test on Tuesday April 10, 2018.  We will be following a modified schedule to ensure the success of all of our students. […]

Free mental wellness seminar for secondary students – Saturday, April 7, 2018

Posted April 6, 2018

Elevate Waterloo: Mental Wellness Seminar for Secondary Students will be taking place this Saturday, April 7 at Albert McCormick Community Centre in Waterloo. The event focuses on recognizing issues underlying student mental health, and learning to be more mindful while responding to these issues. The event is free for secondary students, and costs $5 for […]

April 13 is a P.D. Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff

Posted April 6, 2018

The focus for the April 13, 2018, PD Day will be will be School Improvement Planning for the full day. Elementary and Secondary teachers will participate in a school activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement and Well-Being, and school improvement planning with a focus on mathematics. All paraprofessional staff (EA/CYW/DECE) and occasional teachers will […]

April 13 is a P.D. Day for all teaching and paraprofessional staff

Posted April 6, 2018

The focus for the April 13, 2018, PD Day will be will be School Improvement Planning for the full day. Elementary and Secondary teachers will participate in a whole-school activity reflecting our Strategic Plan and Operational Goals for Student Achievement and Well-Being, and school improvement planning with a focus on mathematics. All paraprofessional staff (EA/CYW/DECE) will also be participating in […]

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