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Deadline: Monday, May 6, 2024

Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that the earth, our common home, “is like a sister with whom we share our lives and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us.”

In his encyclical Laudato Si’ (On Care for our Common Home), Pope Francis reminds us that “Along with the importance of little everyday gestures, social love moves us to devise larger strategies to halt environmental degradation and to encourage a ‘culture of care’ which permeates all of society” (#231).

The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations ask that all graduates be “responsible citizen[s] who respect the environment and use resources wisely.”

The Pope Francis Award for Ecological Leadership annually recognizes up to three school staff members who heed these calls and live out these values. Staff members who actively demonstrate a love for creation and care for the planet in all their interactions and staff who initiate or lead environmental projects of all kinds.

The award, which will be presented at the recipients’ schools in May, is open to all WCDSB school-based staff. Nominations may be made by any WCDSB staff or School Council member.

Re-nominations are permitted.

Nomination form: https://www.wcdsb.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2024/04/Pope-Francis-Award-for-Ecological-Leadership-Nomination-Form-2024.pdf

Upcoming Agenda:

Board of Trustees’ Board Meeting: Monday, April 22, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – Agenda: 2024-04-22_Board-of-Trustee Agenda

Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener

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Our homestay partner companies are actively seeking host families for international students attending school in the Waterloo Region for short and long-term programs (from 2 weeks to 1 year).

Host families provide students with:

• The opportunity to participate in the family’s daily lives and events
• The care, support, and comfort of a family member
• A bedroom with a desk, chair, lamp, dresser, and a bed, not convertible or inflatable in nature
• Three quality meals a day
• Unlimited internet access

Families are remunerated $1,050/4 weeks, plus bonuses.

Homestay Partner Companies

Canada Linc

(226) 606-5943
info@canadalinc.com

Waterloo Region Student Placement (WRSP)

(226) 341-2092
hostingastudent@gmail.com

Agenda:

Committee of the Whole Board Meeting: Monday, April 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – Agenda: 2024-04-08_COW_Agenda

Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener

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Waterloo Catholic Community, 

As we slowly begin our journey into spring – being reminded of life’s continuous cycle of renewal and growth – we are also entering into the holiest days of our Catholic Church year.  

This winter our weather may have been a bit milder, yet its length and unpredictability have presented challenges to many of us. This provides the backdrop of Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, reminding us that the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of new and abundant life and new beginnings are upon us. 

In Pope Francis’ message for Lent he reminded us “to pause in prayer, in order to receive the word of God, to pause like the Samaritan in the presence of a wounded brother or sister [because] love of God and love of neighbour are one love.” This continues for us in the Easter season, and we take time to reflect on those in our community and the world who are without necessary resources for survival, or suffering from violence, including ongoing wars.  

Just as spring kicks off the awakening of nature with vibrancy and new life, Easter invites us to reflect on our own journeys of faith and renewal. This marks a time to rejoice in the blessings we have received and to look forward, with joyful hope, to the opportunities that await us.  

Thank you to our staff for their continued work and the support of our students and their families. Let us continue to cultivate an atmosphere that reflects our Catholic faith’s teachings of love, forgiveness, and service to others. Together, we can inspire hope and foster a community where everyone is empowered to learn and thrive, both inside and outside of the classroom.  

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, blessed, holy, and happy Easter.  

Tyrone Dowling
Director of Education 

Agenda:

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 8^th, 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

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 Award

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

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.

Agenda

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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Agenda

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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