Turn Your Ideas Into Action: Apply for the Youth Creativity Fund

Students ages 15-18 in Waterloo Region may be interested in exploring the Youth Creativity Fund, which provides microgrants of up to $1,000 to support youth-led ideas, projects, and community initiatives. About the Youth Creativity Fund Whether it’s starting a club, testing a business idea, creating something new, or addressing a community challenge, students are encouraged […]

Summer Hours / Report Card Distribution

The main office is open over the summer with reduced hours.  There will be minimal staff in the building, please contact the main office for general inquiries or email eci@wrdsb.ca. Report cards will be available to pick up from the Main Office between 7:30am – 2:45pm on the following dates: Grade 9 to 11 students – Monday July […]

Secondary Assessment and Evaluation – Ministry of Education Update

On Monday, June 22, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced changes to assessment and evaluation for secondary school students. These changes will affect how all courses are assessed beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The changes include required final exams for most secondary school courses. According to the Ministry of Education, beginning in the 2026-2027 […]

Reflecting on the Accomplishments of the 2025-2026 School Year in the WRDSB

With the end of the 2025-2026 school year nearly upon us, we would like to share our congratulations to all Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students, staff, parents, families and caregivers. Each day, WRDSB students brought energy, excitement and enthusiasm to their learning. Supported by skilled, caring and dedicated educators and staff, they were […]

Celebrating Student Achievement

With the end of the 2025-26 school year just around the corner, we are recognizing the outstanding secondary students from across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) for their incredible achievements. WRDSB students are leaders, academic achievers, community-builders and are the heart of the schools where they learn. We are so proud of every […]

Celebrating Culture and Community: FHCI Hosts Islamic Heritage Month Event

In October, Forest Heights Collegiate Institute (FHCI) proudly hosted an Islamic Heritage Month celebration for secondary students across the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). The school welcomed more than 240 students from sixteen secondary schools for a day of learning, creativity, and cultural celebration. The event highlighted the many contributions of Muslim people through […]

Students Gather To Celebrate Asian Heritage | #StudentVoice

By Peyton and Isla, students at Grand River Collegiate Institute. On May 7, 2026, Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI) hosted the 4th annual Asian Heritage Day, bringing together hundreds of students from the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to celebrate, honour and embrace Asian culture around the world. The day was the culmination of […]

Eastwood and Bluevale Welcome Students from Kugaaruk, Nunavut | #StudentVoice

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 […]

Newcomer Orientation Week – August 24, August 25, and August 26, 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!

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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