Assistive Technology – Support for Families in October 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-Gurmukhi 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 SEA Assistive Technology Team […]

Progress Reports & Meet the Teacher Night

Progress reports were handed out to students today, Monday September 30th. The progress report provides an early check-in regarding a student’s learning skills and general progress in each course for Semester 1.  We encourage parents and caregivers to contact your student’s teachers if you do not receive the progress report.   Please plan to attend FHCI’s […]

Friday, October 11 is a PD Day for All WRDSB Students

Friday, October 11, 2024, is a professional development (PD) day for elementary and secondary school staff. Students will not attend school, in person or virtually All board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the school year to provide learning opportunities for school-based […]

Now Available: School Results for the Safe, Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) Survey

All school boards in Ontario are required to seek feedback from students using school climate surveys. The Education Act states these should occur at least once every two years. The WRDSB uses the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) as our Safe Caring and Inclusive School (SCIS) survey. The MDI is a voluntary, self-reporting questionnaire. It […]

Photo Day Packages – Order Deadline Extended!

Good morning FHCI families,   The deadline for ordering your photo packages has been extended to Wednesday, October 9th   Photo re-take day is Tuesday, October 15th      

Terry Fox Run – Friday, September 27th

Every September, students spend a day to commemorate Terry Fox by running the Terry Fox Run. Terry’s Marathon of Hope, though unfinished, inspired a nation and continues to unite communities in the fight against cancer. By taking part, students continue his mission and support vital cancer research. Please join us on Friday, September the 27th […]

Recognizing Rowan’s Law Day and Supporting Concussion Safety

The start of the school year welcomes the return of school clubs and sports. Whether students are participating in team sports, physical education classes, dance, performing arts or any other physical activity—safety is always top of mind. Rowan’s Law Day Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old athlete who tragically died in the […]

Progress Reports & Meet the Teacher Night

Progress reports will be handed out to students on Monday September 30th. The progress report provides an early check-in regarding a student’s learning skills and general progress in each course for Semester 1.  We encourage parents and caregivers to contact your student’s teachers if you do not receive the progress report.   Please plan to […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Monday, September 30

On Monday, September 30, Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will acknowledge: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day What is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In June 2021, the Government of Canada created the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This federal holiday, held every September 30, is a response […]

DVF’s Going Home Today – Tuesday, September 24th

Dear parent and caregiver, As part of the school year start-up, parents and caregivers are asked to review information for the upcoming school year. To support your student’s safety, we ask that you review the data verification form that your student(s)  will bring home today. The information on the form is generated from our student […]

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