Board of Trustee Board Meeting: Monday, March 25, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – Agenda: 2024-03-25_Board-of-Trustee Agenda
Location: 1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener
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Families interested in the program are encouraged to pre-register using the link below:
https://regionofwaterloo.onehsn.com/wcdsb/
Program Details: https://www.wcdsb.ca/our-schools/register-for-school/extended-day-program/
Nominations are open for the annual WCDSB “Distinguished Graduate Award”, “Community Partner Award” and “Chair’s Award”. Information about the awards is available HERE. If you wish to make a nomination in any of the categories, please complete and submit your application by Monday, April 8th, 2024. Forms can be accessed below.
If you submitted a nominee in prior years and wish to have the individual nominated again, please resubmit your application.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alice Figueiredo via email at alice.figueiredo@wcdsb.ca or 519-578-3660 Ext. 2239.
Chair’s Award Nomination Form: https://lf.wcdsb.ca/Forms/BD003F
The Chair’s Award is presented to a person (or group of people) in the school system who has contributed significantly to Catholic Education. It is given annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made in serving the students, staff and greater community of Waterloo Region and/or to the betterment of Catholic Education in Ontario in general.
Community Partner/Agency Award Nomination Form: https://lf.wcdsb.ca/Forms/BD004F
The Community Partner Award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made to Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools by a community partner or agency serving the students, staff and greater community of Waterloo Region.
Distinguished Graduate Award Nomination Form: https://lf.wcdsb.ca/Forms/BD002F
The Distinguished Graduate Award was established in 2005 under the Board’s “Celebration of Excellence” policy. It is presented annually to a graduate of 10 or more years from Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools who has provided an outstanding example of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations in action. The award is presented at the graduation exercises of the recipient’s Secondary School or another appropriate public venue.
Written by: Evy Ayers, Grade 11, Monsignor Doyle Secondary School
On the 12th of February 2024, the Islamic Centre of Cambridge had their place of faith debased by a hate-motivated vandalism attack. The vandal evidently spray-painted a large hate symbol on the front of the property, in what can be seen as an attempt to defile the house of worship.
The act of hate rhetoric grabbed the attention of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who offered words of condolences on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Trudeau states, “The vandalism at the Islamic Centre of Cambridge – and the rise in Islamophobia across the country – is alarming, abhorrent, and unacceptable. I strongly condemn this incident and stand with Muslim communities against such hate. We must confront and combat Islamophobia together.”
After this act of aversion, Monsignor Doyle’s Catholic Secondary schools ‘World Religions Course” offered their support during this trying time. Collectively, the classes came together in order to write positive messages for the children and staff of the Islamic Centre of Cambridge. Anne Denomme, the teacher responsible for this coordination, states, “It’s good to know that other people are standing in solidarity with you, not just your own crowd. You know?”
After receiving the ‘Hearts for Islam,’ Denomme exclaims the staff were, “Really surprised and really grateful… that they were going to put the – kind of – display at the front of the school so the students can see it.” When asked if she could even imagine the feeling one may experience after such an event, she states, “No, I can’t. It’s just so disappointing that this is happening in 2024.”
Many people within the general population, including, but not limited to students, parents, and teachers, unanimously agree that the vandalism of a sacred institution – especially one so valued within the community – is unacceptable.
The hate-motivated vandalism against the Islamic Centre of Cambridge can serve as a reminder to onlookers, showing the importance of providing support to those being affected by Islamophobia and bigotry in this new year.
“We Support U.” Photographed by Aryanna Sabourin, 2024. Composed by Evy Ayers, 2024.
This article marks the debut of the WCDSB Jr. Journalist program, a new initiative designed to provide journalistically inclined secondary students with a platform to share stories from their school and showcase their impressive talents. Stay tuned for more!
Are you a Secondary School student interested in joining the program? If so, please contact Lema.Salaymeh@wcdsb.ca
Committee of the Whole Board Meeting: Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – Agenda: 2024-03-04_COW_Agenda
Location: 1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener
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Board of Trustees’ Board Meeting: Monday, February 26, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – Agenda: 2024-02-26_Board-of-Trustee Agenda – 1
Location: 1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener
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Calling grade 9 -12 students! Ready to put your skills to the test? Join our Job Skill Demonstration Competition! Showcase your talents, from tech to creativity. A golden opportunity to shine and learn.
Register here: https://wcdsb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0lgPkDx5k6U5RyK?Q_CHL=qr
Please contact leonard.bumbacco@wcdsb.ca if you are unable to submit your project by the deadline.
We are pleased to formally announce the election of Matteo Leone of Monsignor Doyle CSS and Allison Hannah Berwick of Resurrection CSS as Student Trustees for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. This marks a significant achievement, reflecting their exemplary leadership qualities and the trust placed in them by their peers.
The roles they will assume are vital in ensuring that the student body is well-represented within our educational framework. Their election is a testament to their commitment to the betterment of our schools and community at large. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact their contributions will have on our community and extend our full support to Matteo and Allison as they embark on their tenure.
Please join us in extending your congratulations to Matteo and Allison.
DAVID A. ROBERTSON is a two-time winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award, has won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, as well as the Writer’s Union of Canada Freedom to Read award. He has received several other accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, podcaster, public speaker, and social advocate. He was honoured with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba for outstanding contributions in the arts and distinguished achievements in 2023. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.
When: Tuesday April 16th, 2024
Where: St. David Catholic Secondary School
Time: 7 – 8 pm
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