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The Waterloo Catholic District School Board community joins Catholics around the world in keeping our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, in our thoughts and prayers as he recovers from surgery. We are grateful for the care of his medical team and encouraged by the news that his surgery went well. Pope Leo has spent his ministry praying for the needs of the world, and in this moment, we are honoured to return that care by

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board congratulates Sharon Foran of St. David Catholic Secondary School, recipient of the 2026 Drayton Entertainment Teacher of Excellence Award. The award recognizes an outstanding secondary school educator who demonstrates exceptional skill, dedication and passion for arts education. It holds special meaning because nominations come directly from students involved in high school musical productions. Foran was nominated by numerous students who described the profound impact she has had on them,

Upcoming Agenda: Special Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-10-05_Special-Board-of-Trustee_Agenda Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, October 5, 2026 @ 6:15 p.m. (immediately following the Special Board meeting) – Agenda: 2026-10-05_COW_Agenda Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener (Note: Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.) Livestreaming

Today the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) celebrated the official opening of Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School and Giinawind Public School, a new joint-use school facility in Cambridge. Located on Wesley Blvd., the shared facility opened its doors to students in September 2026. Designed to grow with the community, it has capacity for 354 students at Guardian Angels and 519 students at Giinawind, along with an

Results of the 2025–2026 EQAO Assessments: WCDSB Students Show Strong Gains in Grade 3 and Grade 9 The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released the 2025–2026 assessment results for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB). The results show strong gains in Grade 3 literacy and numeracy, a significant one-year gain in Grade 9 mathematics, and continued strength on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), where WCDSB students again outperformed the province. Provincial

Upcoming Agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-09-28_Board-of-Trustee Agenda Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener (Note: Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right-click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.) Livestreaming of Board Meetings Board meetings are open to the public. You may attend in person or watch live via our official YouTube

What is a School Board Trustee?   School board trustees are locally elected members of the public who serve as champions for public education in our community. As part of the board, a trustee helps fulfill the board's responsibilities under Ontario's Education Act.  Trustees keep student achievement and well-being at the centre of every decision they make. They work to benefit the school board district, while also representing the interests and concerns of the families and communities who elected them. A key part of the role is

We are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Education has officially approved the name of our newest elementary school: Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School. The school, opening this September in southeast Galt, was named through a community process that included input from our students, families, and staff. The name reflects themes of protection, guidance, and care; values we know will be central to the new school's identity from its very first day. Guardian

WATERLOO REGION – July 7, 2026 – The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is pleased to announce that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved $91,240,874 in capital funding for four projects that will create new and renewed learning spaces for nearly 2,000 students across the region.  The funding, approved through the Ministry's Capital Priorities Program, supports the following projects:  New Doon South Catholic Elementary School (Kitchener): A new 645-pupil-place elementary school, including a five-room childcare centre providing 88 new licensed childcare

We are pleased to share that Angela McHardy and Jordan Figueiredo have been appointed as Superintendents of Learning with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, effective August 24, 2026. Angela joins us from the London District Catholic School Board. She is recognized for her experience in special education, inclusive practices, and faith-centered leadership, and has led diverse school communities while advocating for equitable outcomes and high achievement for all learners. As Principal of Amethyst Demonstration