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This week, St. Michael’s students proudly showcased their cooking skills during a fun and educational visit to the Langs Community Centre. The students, who participate in the school’s Tuesday Cooking Club, are learning valuable life skills while working as a team to create delicious treats. Every Tuesday from late January to early March, students gather to bake at the community centre, where their creations are taken home to share with their families. The cooking club

January 29, 2025 Due to current weather conditions, SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES in Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich Townships are cancelled. All Schools are OPEN. St. Louis online, daytime, and evening classes are open at all locations. Community Use Programs are able to operate. All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN. All Exams and assignments that are scheduled for today will be postponed to the next school day. Today’s cancellation causes all subsequently

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) announces that Tyrone Dowling, Director of Education, will retire at the conclusion of his three-year term on September 1, 2025. With over 30 years of service in Catholic education, Director Dowling has been a steadfast advocate for faith-based learning. He has served as an educator and administrator within WCDSB, as well as a superintendent with the Wellington Catholic District School Board, before assuming the role of Director. His

On Monday, January 27, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved Option 3 which established a boundary for the new Rosenberg Catholic Elementary School (CES) and amended the boundaries of John Sweeney CES and St. Josephine Bakhita CES. The new boundaries take effect September 1, 2025.   Option 3 redirects Sub-Area E from John Sweeney CES to Rosenberg CES and Sub-Areas L, M, and N from St. Josephine Bakhita CES to Rosenberg CES.   For more detail

January 28, 2025   Due to current weather conditions, SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships are cancelled.   All Schools are OPEN. St. Louis online, daytime, and evening classes are open at all locations. Community Use Programs are able to operate.   All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.   All Secondary School Exams that are scheduled today will be postponed to the next school day.

Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, January 27, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-01-27_Board-of-Trustee Agenda Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees (Note: Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right-click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.)

Registration for Extended Day/Before and After School Programs for the 2025/2026 school year opens in Spring 2025! These programs qualify for the reduced daily rate under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement (CWELCC). For more information about the program and updates on registration, please visit our Extended Day page. Updates will also be shared on our main board website.

We are delighted to share the wonderful news that Deacon Ed MacIntosh, has been honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This special recognition was created to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Deacon Ed has devoted much of his life to working with and supporting youth. Beginning in 1998 as a Youth Pastor in St. Albert, AB. He joined the WCDSB as a Chaplain in 2000 and later took on

This week, Valentine’s Day arrived a little early at St. Mary’s, thanks to the heartfelt efforts of the school’s Random Acts of Kindness Club. As part of the Valentines for Veterans initiative, students came together to create beautiful Valentine’s Day cards in honour of the 125th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, Waterloo. The club embraced the opportunity without hesitation, eager to show their appreciation for those who have served. Despite being fresh off their