Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Our School
Learning Commons
Principal's Welcome
On behalf of our dedicated staff, I welcome you to Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School! Inspired by our patron saint’s memorable call to “Be not afraid,” we strive to cultivate a joyful, inclusive community where every student is empowered to live their Catholic faith courageously and discover their unique, God-given potential.
As part of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, our educational vision is guided by the board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) and Pastoral Plan. Together, these frameworks drive our commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, and active faith formation. Grounded in the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, we nurture well-rounded learners who put Christ-like love and compassion into action every day.
We deeply value the strong partnership between home, school, and parish, and we look forward to walking alongside your family this year. May Saint John Paul II guide and bless our entire school community.
Warmest blessings,
Matt Figueiredo
Principal, Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Catholic School Advisory Council
Welcome to our Catholic School Advisory Council!
The education of our children is a partnership, working together to build a strong school community. Welcome, we’re glad you’re here.
What is the Role of the Catholic School Advisory Council?
A school council is an advisory body that functions within the parameters of Ministry of Education and Board policy. School councils provide an opportunity and the means to advise the principal and the Board on any matter on the improvement of pupil achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education system to parents/guardians. The ultimate responsibility for the administration and management of the day-to-day operation of the school rests with the principal.
A school council is an important venue for the various stakeholders in education to work in partnership. Its role, in collaboration with the principal, staff, and the community, is to help set the priorities of the school and to enhance learning opportunities, through various activities, for the benefit of our children/students.
What a Catholic School Advisory Council is not
A school council is not a place to pursue your own agenda or advocate for your own child. Individual issues should be pursued through the classroom teacher and/or principal.
Updates
Parent Outreach Plans
Contact Us
75 Pebblecreek Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario,
N2A 0E3
Phone: 519-742-7378
Extended Day Cell Phone: 226-750-7682
Principal: Matthew Figueiredo
School Hours
8:05 – Outside Supervision Begins
8:20am – School begins
10:00am – Morning Recess
11:05am – Lunch Times
11:25am – Lunch Recess
1:45pm – Afternoon Recess
2:50pm – End of Day
Register for Kindergarten
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Calendar Highlights
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10:00 am: First Reconciliation Retreat @ Parish
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10:30 am: Dance Club Show -GYM
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6:00 pm: Future Riverhawks Night
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6:30 pm: 1st Reconciliation Liturgy
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6:30 pm: 1st Reconciliation Liturgy
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Land Acknowledgement
The schools in the Waterloo Catholic District School Board are situated on the Haldimand tract of land that is the traditional home of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Chonnonton People. We acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge, laws and philosophies of the Indigenous Peoples with whom we share this land today.
We seek a new relationship with the Original People of this land, one based on honour and deep respect. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn here and reaffirm our collective commitment to make the promise and the challenge of Truth and Reconciliation real in our community.
Parish
Our Catholic Faith is taught, reinforced and celebrated in our school, homes and parish. We are so fortunate to have an excellent relationship with our local parish.
