This weekend, we brought together our Grade 7–11 girls for a meaningful and engaging evening. We began with a short presentation focused on values such as empathy, responsibility, and personal...
On March 12, teachers from St. Mary High School, along with their friends and family, joined GRFS students for a meaningful iftar evening. The program brought together approximately 20 teachers...
Grade 10 Boys Winter Camp
January 14, 20260
Our Grade 10 boys had an unforgettable 4-day Winter Camp filled with learning, fun, and friendship. Through seminars, book reading sessions, escape room challenges, table tennis, laser tag, FIFA, and...
Winter Camp | Day 3
January 2, 20260
Day 3 focused on strengthening families through awareness, communication, and shared understanding. Seminars: Figen Es & Fehmi Kala – (What Every Family Should Know. A thoughtful session highlighting essential topics...
Winter Camp | Day 2
December 30, 20250
Day 2 brought meaningful conversations and powerful reflections on identity, belonging, and everyday values. Seminars: Hasan Ahmet Gökçe – (One Home, Two Languages. Exploring belonging, identity, and the often unseen...
Winter Camp/School
December 22, 20250
This winter, we are bringing our community together through learning, friendship, and shared experiences. -Daily reading sessions and interactive discussions -Skill-building activities that encourage curiosity and critical thinking -Opportunities to...
We hosted a fun snow sculpture competition for our Grade 8 students. Some of our youth formed teams and worked together, while others chose to create their own designs independently....
GRFS x Somali Canadian Association
November 17, 20250
On Friday night, we were honoured to host the Somali Canadian Association of Waterloo Region. Their Board Chair, Executive Director, and team joined us, and it was truly a pleasure...
GRFS x Rockway Mennonite
May 1, 20250
On April 30th, we came together to celebrate something truly meaningful—connection, understanding, and friendship across cultures. The Grand River Friendship Society welcomed students from Rockway Mennonite Collegiate for a special...
Meet Our New Board of Directors!
January 17, 20250
We are excited to introduce the exceptional individuals driving the vision and mission of the Grand River Friendship Society forward. This diverse and talented team is committed to fostering community...