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Last week, St. John’s Catholic Elementary School held an exciting assembly that left a lasting impression on students and staff. The event focused on anti-bullying but added a creative and cultural twist that engaged the entire school community. The highlight was a special guest: Babarinde, an award-winning motivational speaker, musician, and storyteller. Born in Nigeria, West Africa, Babarinde is a Griot—a traditional African historian and storyteller. His powerful presence and talents captivated the audience. One

Yesterday afternoon, over 200 students from four Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) secondary schools came together at St. Benedict’s Catholic Secondary School to take part in the second annual sleepout as part of the Homes for Hope campaign. The initiative is a vital effort to combat housing insecurity and support local organizations, A Better Tent City and Bridges, in providing shelter and assistance to those in need in the Region of Waterloo. The

Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, November 25, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2024-11-25_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…”.)

This month, we had the pleasure of visiting Holy Rosary Catholic School in Waterloo, where we met someone who plays an important role in supporting students and families: YMCA Settlement Worker Kulubrehan Abraham. It was immediately clear, through our conversations with the school administration, that Kulubrehan has made a big impact on the school’s diverse community, especially with students who are new to Canada. Kulubrehan is part of the YMCA of Three Rivers and works

Event Details:  Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024  Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – drop in anytime, no formal presentation  Location: John Sweeney CES, 185 Activa Ave, Kitchener  During the open house, you will have the chance to ask questions one on one and provide input directly to Staff Committee members. For more information, please visit the Rosenberg Boundary Review webpage or share feedback via the online survey until November 29th or email rosenberg@wcdsb.ca. 

Kitchener, Ontario – On November 18, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board elected Cambridge/North Dumfries Trustee Robert Sikora as Chair of the Board and Waterloo/Wellesley/Wollwich Trustee Linda Cuff as Vice-Chair of the Board.  The Board of Trustees is comprised of the following representatives:  Cambridge / North Dumfries  David Guerin Marisa Phillips Robert Sikora  Kitchener / Wilmot  Kathy Doherty-Masters Winston Francis Renee Kraft Tracey Weiler  Waterloo / Wellesley / Woolwich 

The holiday season kicked off in festive fashion this past Saturday as the annual Santa Claus Parade, hosted by the Lions Club of Kitchener, brought cheer to attendees along Weber Street. This cherished community tradition marked its 20th year, and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) was thrilled to play a special role in this year’s celebration. For the second year in a row, St. Mary’s High School students joined the parade, proudly showcasing

Board of Trustees Inaugural Meeting: Monday, November 18, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2024-11-18_Inaugural 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…”.)

On November 13, 2024, Monsignor Haller Catholic Elementary School welcomed representatives from the Community Canopy project, who partnered with students and staff to plant trees around the school property, marking an important step in community building and environmental action. The Community Canopy project, a new pilot led by the City of Kitchener in collaboration with Reep Green Solutions, seeks to address tree canopy inequality by planting trees on private properties in neighbourhoods identified as needing

Today, Our Lady of Lourdes came together in a meaningful display of respect and remembrance for Canada’s veterans. The school honoured those who have served by engaging students in thoughtful, in-class activities designed to deepen their understanding of sacrifice, resilience, and gratitude. The morning’s events culminated in an assembly, where students and staff gathered in solidarity to pay tribute to our country’s heroes. This collective act of remembrance provided a unique opportunity for students to