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On Pink Shirt Day, schools across the Waterloo Catholic District School Board embraced unique and meaningful ways to take a stand against bullying and promote kindness, love, and acceptance. At St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School, the youngest students led by example, proving that kindness knows no age. The Kindergarten Kindness Art Gallery was a vibrant and joyful celebration of creativity and compassion. The classroom was transformed into a colourful showcase of heart-filled paintings,

Special Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, March 3, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-03-03_Special-Board-of-Trustee_Agenda Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, March 3, 2025 to follow Special Board meeting – Agenda: 2025-03-03_COW_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…”.)

Throughout February, schools across the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) have been honouring Black History Month (BHM) and celebrating Black excellence through a variety of immersive and engaging events. These initiatives have provided students and staff with meaningful opportunities to learn, reflect, and recognize the contributions of Black individuals in our communities and beyond. One of the standout events took place last week at St. David Catholic Secondary School, where students and staff were

Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, February 24, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-02-24_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…”.)

Special Board of Trustees Meeting: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-02-19_Special-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…”.)

February 13, 2025 All Community Use of Schools permits for this evening are CANCELLED. ALL St. Louis evening programs at ALL locations will be CANCELLED and Schools will be closed. These programs include: Personal Support Worker Full-time and Part-time evening class ESL evening classes Student Support Services Secondary School Language Credit classes Navy Co-op program Homework Clubs at all participating Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools

A major winter storm is expected to reach Waterloo Region overnight, bringing hazardous conditions that will make travel unsafe on Thursday, February 13, 2025. With the safety of students, staff, and families as our top priority, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB), in collaboration with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region, has made the proactive decision to cancel all student transportation and close all schools on Thursday, February

February 12, 2025 Due to forecasted weather conditions: All Community Use of Schools permits for this evening are CANCELLED. ALL St. Louis evening programs at ALL locations will be CANCELLED and Schools will be closed. These programs include: Personal Support Worker Full-time and Part-time evening class ESL evening classes Student Support Services Secondary School Language Credit classes Navy Co-op program Homework Clubs at all participating Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools Please check for updates regarding

February marks the beginning of Black History Month, and at WCDSB, we are kicking things off with an exciting visit to St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary School. This year, students won’t just be learning about Black history—they’ll be stepping into it. Through My Place in This World, a groundbreaking curriculum resource, students will explore Africa’s glorious past before the pain and suffering of slavery and colonization. But this year, they will experience it like never before.