Director responds to recent terror attack in Quebec

Posted January 31, 2017

On Monday morning, Canadians woke to news of an attack on a mosque in Quebec City that left six people dead, and several others wounded. The Prime Minister called the attack an “act of terror against Canada and all Canadians.” This deplorable act will have an effect on the thousands of students, parents and staff we […]

Innovating tomorrow by educating today

Posted January 30, 2017

In November, we asked our community to help us define in a single statement what the Waterloo Region District School Board is all about. Over the last year, a big team of dedicated and passionate people in Waterloo region worked together to set a new direction for our public schools with a new strategic plan. […]

IB Acceptances: Class of 2021

Posted January 27, 2017

Thanks very much to all Grade 8 students who applied to our IB programme at CHCI.  Competition for a limited number of seats was fierce this year! All applicants are commended on the quality of their submissions. All IB acceptances and declines have been emailed. Applicants with no email addresses listed, or illegible email addresses […]

Rescheduled meeting for Ministry’s well-being strategy

Posted January 27, 2017

Our Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents/caregivers to participate in an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Ministry of Education on a very important topic – student well-being. Student well-being is one of four connected goals in the province’s renewed vision for education – Achieving Excellence. Students with a sense of well-being thrive and […]

Gaels Got Game!

Posted January 26, 2017

“Juniors play @ 3:15 and Seniors play @ 4:45! Raffle tickets will be sold $1 for 1, $2 for 3 and $5 for 7. Free tickets will be given out to those that are the most spirited as well! Can’t wait to see you all there #GAELSGOTGAME”

The Nuts and Bolts of IB: Grades 9 and 10 Pre IB Course Selection Night

Posted January 25, 2017

Current Grade 9 and 10 Pre IB students and their parents are invited to an information evening to learn about IB course electives in Grades 11 and 12.  Will you choose History or Psychology?  Chemistry or Physics? Information Technology, Music or Visual Arts?  This evening will make your decision easier! Date:  Wednesday February 8th Time: […]

Blue Mountain Ski/Snowboard Trip

Posted January 25, 2017

The Blue Mountain Ski and Snowboard trip is scheduled for Wednesday March 1st. You must be in grade 11 or 12 and registered in a Phys.Ed course for either Sem 1 or Sem 2 . If you are interested, please sign up outside the Phys. Ed office (rm 169) or talk to Ms de Boer.