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On September 19, 2024, the St. Peter Catholic Elementary School community and their neighbours gathered to celebrate the completion of a safer access route to the school, made possible through the generous support of a grant from the City of Cambridge. The "Neighbours Helping Neighbours" initiative brought together students, parents, local residents, WCDSB staff, and municipal experts to collaborate on transforming Brooklyne Road, which leads to the back parking lot of the school. The result

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is thrilled to announce that three of our outstanding students have been awarded scholarships through the KW Legacy Scholarship Fund. This year marked the 10th annual Golf for Scholarships event, which collected an impressive $125,000 at Conestoga Golf and Country Club. With this year’s tournament, KW Legacy has now raised over $1 million since the charity was founded a decade ago. More than 220 golfers and volunteers participated

Board of Trustee Board Meeting: Monday, September 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – Agenda: 2024-09-23_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…”.)

How School Climate Surveys Can Help WCDSB Prioritize Student Success  At the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB), student success is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that students thrive when they are nurtured in safe, inclusive, and supportive environments. In alignment with provincial guidelines, the WCDSB regularly seeks input from students about their school experiences. This survey coincides with the Ministry of Education’s requirement for Ontario school boards to administer School

Kitchener, ON – The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is excited to announce the official groundbreaking of its newest school, located in the growing Rosenberg neighbourhood of Kitchener. The new facility will alleviate enrolment pressures on nearby schools and is scheduled to welcome students in September 2025. With a capacity for 527 students, this new school will play a pivotal role in expanding the WCDSB, enabling us to continue in our commitment to providing

We are thrilled to announce that Denise Francis, a long-serving employee and the Senior Health & Safety Partner for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, has been selected as one of Guelph’s esteemed recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This prestigious honour was created to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Denise Francis has dedicated over 20 years to volunteering in Guelph, with a focus on sharing African, Black, and

Dear Waterloo Catholic Families,  On behalf of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, we are thrilled to welcome you and your family to the 2024-25 school year. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we hope you had a wonderful summer and share our excitement for the year ahead.  We can welcome our students back to school thanks to the dedication and hard work of our Facilities, IT, Human Resources, Catholic

As Waterloo Region continues to grow, Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has also seen significant growth. This growth is reflected in our number of kindergarten classes, which have increased from 148 to 153 in the last year alone. Interest in the WCDSB Extended Day program has also been steadily rising, leading to the introduction of a waitlist in January 2024. Due to program capacities and the ongoing shortage of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), we

WCDSB is thrilled to announce that all of our Extended Day Programs are now licensed by the Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing, Early Years Division of the Ministry of Education.   With this licensing comes the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding that allows us to offer reduced rates to children in JK/SK/under the age of 6.  Being able to offer reduced rates to our families with the CWELCC funding supports

As we prepare for the Catholic Community Foundation of Waterloo Region Links Fore Learning 2024 golf event, please see below for a link to our online silent auction.   This aspect of our event is a key contributor to our proceeds, which go directly to our programs that benefit our schools, the parishes and our community partners. New for this year, the online auction will not close with the end of the golf tournament, we will