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The Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Annalisa Varano has been appointed to the permanent position of Director of Education, Chief Executive Officer, and Secretary of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.  Since assuming the role on an interim basis in September 2025, Annalisa has led our system with clarity of purpose, deep faith, and a genuine commitment to the students, staff, and families we serve.   In collaboration with

Helmets on, kickstands up. The Cycling Smarts Pilot Program rolled into St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School on June 1, and we were lucky enough to be there for tarmac day to see our Grade 5 students put their new skills to the test.  The energy on the pavement was incredible. Students were beaming as they practiced signaling their turns, navigating cones, and growing more confident with every loop. Some were seasoned riders. Others were learning to balance on two wheels for the very

A new cycling education program is rolling into local elementary schools this June.  The Cycling Smarts Pilot Program is a collaboration between the City of Waterloo, the Waterloo Region District School Board, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region, and The Working Centre. The program teaches Grade 5 students how to ride safely and confidently in an urban environment. The program is offered at no cost to families and is designed to include all students, including those with mobility needs and those who have never ridden a bike before.  “Learning

Upcoming Agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, May 25, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-05-25_Board-of-Trustee Agenda Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener Livestreaming of Board Meetings Board meetings are open to the public. You may attend in person or watch live here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/meeting-information/board-meeting-live-stream/ General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees

Nutrition for Learning and Food 4 Kids Waterloo Region are working arm-in-arm to provide nourishing meals for students across the region. Together, we are feeding children inside and outside the classroom, so they have what they need to thrive! Bell to Bell at School In partnership with youth and educators, Nutrition for Learning continually strives to elevate the experience of universal food access at schools in ways that promote optimal wellbeing, healthy relationships, and food

Upcoming Agenda: Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-05-11_COW_Agenda Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener Livestreaming of Board Meetings Board meetings are open to the public. You may attend in person or watch live here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/meeting-information/board-meeting-live-stream/ General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees

For many people, a first hospital visit happens during a stressful moment. For students with disabilities or members of the neurodiverse community, that experience can feel especially overwhelming. A new initiative called Discovery Day is working to change that. On April 30, 10 students from Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School took part in the pilot of Discovery Day, a hands-on visit to Cambridge Memorial Hospital designed to make health care settings feel familiar, welcoming

Upcoming Agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, April 27, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-04-27_Board-of-Trustee Agenda (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 here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/meeting-information/board-meeting-live-stream/ General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees

Some of the most important history lessons never happen in a classroom.  For a group of Grade 10 students, the past came alive not through a textbook, but through the voices of the people who actually lived it. Through a project called "History Lives Here," students partnered with residents at Seasons Retirement Home to do something quietly remarkable: sit down, listen, and let the stories of a lifetime become the foundation for something new.  Over three visits,

Upcoming Agenda: Special Board of Trustees – Education Development Charge (EDC) Policy Review meeting @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-04-13_Special-Board-of-Trustee_Agenda_EDC_Meeting #1 Special Board of Trustees – Education Development Charge (EDC) Background Study meeting @ 6:15 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-04-13_Special-Board-of-Trustee_Agenda_EDC_Meeting #2 Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, April 13, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-04-13_COW_Agenda (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