Newcomer Orientation Week – August 24, August 25, and August 26, 2026
Posted June 17, 2026
ECI NOW flyer (1) Please Note: The NOW Program will now be located at Eastwood Collegiate Institute, located at: 760 Weber St E, Kitchener, ON (519) 743-8265
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT – COMMENCEMENT 2026!
Posted June 17, 2026
Grads – the final event of your Eastwood career is here! If you’re signed up to attend commencement, make sure to arrive AT THE STUDIO no later than 6:00pm for marshalling and event instructions – do not arrive late! Plan ahead, as traffic around the Centre in the Square can be extremely busy for events […]
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IMPORTANT COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION FOR CLASS OF 2026 GRADS & GUESTS
Posted June 11, 2026
All grads/families/guests attending commencement next Wednesday June 17th – please read! There is very important information regarding arrival times and parking. If you have family/guests who have not yet purchased tickets, do so ASAP for best seating. Tickets can be purchased at the door as well if there is availability. ONLINE TICKETS LINK HERE. Families/guests […]
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UPDATED June Final Exams & Final Evaluations
Posted May 27, 2026
Final exams and final evaluations will take place June 19-24, 2026. Please click the link below to review details regarding the schedule, school closure or bus cancellations, and attendance. ECI – Semester 2 Exam & Evaluation Days 2025-26
Invitation to Opt-In for WRDSB-Provided Chromebook
Posted May 27, 2026
Hello new Eastwood Collegiate Institute parents, families and caregivers, The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that we’re supporting the needs of students when it comes to how we provide Chromebooks. For some students, a WRDSB-provided device isn’t needed for a number of reasons, including the availability of personal devices. With […]
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Your Life After High School Survey – June 1 to 5, 2026
Posted May 25, 2026
All Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Grade 12 students will be invited to complete the voluntary Your Life After High School Survey from June 1 to 5, 2026, to help us learn more about supporting students to be successful in their future pathways. We understand that transitions present opportunities to grow, but they can […]
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Summer School Registration is Open NOW until May 21
Posted March 13, 2026
Students can register for in-person or online summer school courses by completing this Google Form. If interested, please do this as soon as possible, as holding off may mean a student is on a waitlist. For more information and course offerings, check out this link. *Students attending in person can receive transportation from Eastwood to […]
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Commencement Ceremony – Class of 2026
Posted March 5, 2026
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 Centre In the Square 101 Queen St. N Kitchener What you will need to participate in the Commencement Ceremony: Make sure you have an active School Day account to receive important information such as comment cards, meeting information, and yearbook pickup. Pre-order your Graduation Package which includes your commencement cap, gown, […]
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Safe Student Drop Off Reminder
Posted February 11, 2026
To ensure the safety of all students, families, and staff, please note the following drop off reminders: Clifford Road and the upper parking lot (“Staff Parking Lot”) is NOT a student drop off location. Students who are driven to school are encouraged to be dropped off on Brentwood Avenue or Jackson Street and enjoy the […]
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Eastwood and Bluevale Welcome Students from Kugaaruk, Nunavut | #StudentVoice
Posted June 18, 2026
In May, Eastwood Collegiate Institute (ECI) and Bluevale Collegiate Institute (BCI) welcomed students and educators from Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik, a school in Kugaaruk, Nunavut. The visit began at ECI, where Arviligruaq Ilinniarvik students joined ECI volunteers for lunch. Afterward, they set off on self-guided tours of the school, sharing stories about their communities and educational experiences […]
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From Student to Artist: A Journey in Art and Identity
Posted June 16, 2026
Tehatsistahawi (Tsista, pronounced “Jee-sta”) Kennedy, also known by his artist name Hot Dog Water Art, is a professional artist recognized for his Woodland-style art. Though he decided in 2020 to focus his efforts fully on his art, he has been growing and developing his style since his earliest years in elementary school in the Waterloo […]
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WRDSB Flags at Half-Mast for the Late OPP Constable Tarun Bali
Posted June 15, 2026
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government buildings and establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, June 11, in observance of the late OPP Constable Tarun Bali, who passed away in the line of duty on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The flag […]
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Students Explore Sustainability and Action at UN SDG Expo
Posted June 10, 2026
Nearly 380 students from 12 of the WRDSB’s 16 high schools came together to explore global challenges and local solutions at the Third Annual UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Expo in partnership with the University of Waterloo. Hosting the event at the University of Waterloo marks an exciting evolution for the Expo and provided students […]
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Late Chromebook Opt-In for Grade 6 to 12 Students
Posted June 9, 2026
You will be invited to opt-in to receive a Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)-provided Chromebook for the 2026-2027 school year if: You are the parent, family or caregiver of a student currently in Grade 6 to 8 You are the parent, family or caregiver of a Grade 9 to 12 student who is newly […]
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Grade 9 to 12 WRDSB Students: June 25 and 26 are PD Days
Posted June 9, 2026
Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26 are professional development (PD) days for secondary school staff. Grade 9 to 12 students will not attend school, in person or virtually Board-operated Extended Day and Youth Development programs will be closed on Friday, June 26, 2026 About Professional Development (PD) Days PD days are held throughout the […]
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Supporting Academic Achievement Through De-Streaming
Posted June 8, 2026
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is committed to ensuring that students’ outcomes at graduation are not shaped or limited by the academic decisions made early in their secondary school experience. De-streaming is one of the key ways we achieve this commitment. Through de-streaming, WRDSB is supporting an education system where all students have […]
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