Dear Students and Families,
As this school year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for being such a meaningful part of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board community.
This year has been filled with learning, growth, achievement, friendship, faith, and service. As I reflect on my first year as Director of Education, I am struck most by the people I have had the privilege of meeting. I visited each of our 52 schools twice this year, and in every building, I was welcomed with warmth and generosity. I had the joy of reading to students, visiting classrooms, attending events, and witnessing firsthand the incredible things happening each day across our system. Our students inspired me at every turn.
To our students, congratulations on everything you have accomplished this year. Whether you learned something new, overcame a challenge, discovered a passion, helped a friend, served your community, or simply gave your best each day, you should be proud. Your curiosity, kindness, resilience, and talents make our schools vibrant communities of learning, faith, and belonging, and I am grateful I had the chance to see that up close.
To our families, thank you for your partnership, your trust, and your presence in the life of our schools. The success of our students is made possible through the strong connection between home, school, and parish. We do not take that trust lightly, and we are committed to honouring it every day.
This year, we also brought our new Multi-Year Strategic Plan to life. Learn, Serve, Belong, with faith at the centre, is the commitment that guides everything we do, and I saw it lived out beautifully in our schools and communities throughout the year. I am deeply proud of what we have built together, and I look forward with great hope to what lies ahead in 2026-2027.
To our graduates, congratulations as you celebrate this important milestone. We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for the opportunities that await you. Wherever your next steps lead, know that you will always be part of the WCDSB family.
As we enter the summer months, I hope this season brings rest, joy, and treasured time with family and friends. I encourage our students to keep exploring, reading, creating, and playing. Some of life’s best learning happens beyond the classroom walls. As people of faith, we give thanks for the many blessings of this school year and look ahead with hope and excitement to the year to come. May God continue to watch over and bless each of you throughout the summer.
On behalf of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, thank you for a wonderful year. We look forward to welcoming you back in September.
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and blessed summer.
With gratitude,
Annalisa Varano
Director of Education/CEO
