Lead Exceedance Resolved

June 17, 2021  Dear CHCI families,  Schools in our district follow the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) laws on drinking water.  In 2017, the MOECC amended the process for how we test drinking water fixtures and report lead exceedances. When levels of lead that are higher than provincial standards are detected, we take […]

Student’s Hair On The Line for Rainbow Railroad

Anna Wienburg, a Grade 12 student at Bluevale Collegiate Institute (BCI) in Waterloo, is putting her hair on the line to raise funds for Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps LGBTQI people seek safe haven from violence and persecution. Wienburg pledged to shave off all her hair if she hit the initial goal of $1,000. […]

School Vaccine Clinics In Waterloo Region

The Waterloo Region Vaccine Task Force is hosting school vaccine clinics across Waterloo Region between June 22 – 26, 2021 for youth and their families. These clinics do not take walk-ins, an appointment is needed. School vaccine clinics Youth aged 12-17 and family members they live with can book appointments at these vaccine clinics to […]

Grad Drop off/Pick up – June 24th 2021

On June 24th, we are inviting 2021 CHCI Graduates to come to the school to:

  • pick-up your Grad Gift (if ordered)
  • get your Yearbook (if ordered)
  • model your Cap (if ordered)
  • take photos with a graduation gown
  • celebrate with some of your teachers
  • return your Chromebooks, textbooks, library books, musical instruments and all other school equipment

YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT ON THE GOOGLE SPREADSHEET!

We will be celebrating you from 9am until 2pm.  There are only 10 grads per time slot, so sign up now!

For other Grad information, please see our 2021 Grad Corner

Chromebook Return – Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I am coming back in September – do I have to hand in my Chromebook?
A: No – only students not returning in September are returning their Chromebooks.

Q: I am going to summer school – can I keep my Chromebook for the summer?
A: Absolutely, but please return your Chromebook back to our school (Cameron Heights) at the beginning of September.

Q: My Chromebook is broken – do I have to pay anything?
A: No, we are collecting back Graduate Chromebooks no questions asked.

Q: I lost my charger – what should I do?
A: No problem, if you find it you can return it, but it’s okay.

Q: I don’t want to return my Chromebook, can I keep it?
A: No, you have to return the Chromebook as it is WRDSB Property, just like a Textbook

 

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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

On Monday, June 21st, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is offering a full day of programming available for educators to enjoy alongside their students, featuring Indigenous authors, artists, dancers, Knowledge Keepers, and other special guests who will share their stories, cultures, and insights throughout the day. This will be an exceptional opportunity to […]

Let’s Connect: Tell Us How You Are Doing

All Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students and families are invited to take part in the third installment of our Let’s Connect Survey series. What is the purpose of the Let’s Connect 3 Survey? We would like to hear from students and families about: their experiences this year student/staff well-being feedback about planning for […]

Community Supports for Muslim Students

We are hearing about the impacts the London massacre is having on Muslim students in our community. The following supports for Muslim students were shared by the Coalition of Muslim Women.  As always, if you are in need of support, please reach out to your Guidance Counsellor, CYW, or Social Worker.

Naseeha Helpline for Mental Health:
1-866-NASEEHA (627-3342)
1-866-NASEEHA (627-3342) 

Muslim Social Services
abdelfettah@muslimsocialserviceskw.org
info@muslimsocialserviceskw.org 

Aligned Health
Sanjay Govindraj MSW, RSW, MAES
(833) 267-4057 sanjay@alignedhealth.ca 

Muslim Chaplaincy of Wilfrid Laurier
Selda Sezen, Muslim Chaplaincy of Laurier
5197297280 /ssezen@wlu.ca

Ghazala Fauzia
MA, MSW, RSW
ghazala.fauzia@gmail.com 226-600-9329

Carizon Family and Community Center:
Debbi Engel
519-743-6333
promise@carizon.ca

 

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