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Dec. 15 – Weather Update — All school transportation cancelled — All schools OPEN
December 15, 2022 Due to the current weather conditions, ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. All Public and Catholic Schools are OPEN. All St. Louis online, daytime, and evening classes are open at all locations. All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.
New Board of Trustees, Chair & Vice-Chair
On December 12, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board elected Kitchener/Wilmot Trustee Tracey Weiler as Chair of the Board and Kitchener/Wilmot Trustee Kathy Doherty-Masters 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 Wendy Ashby Renee Kraft Tracey Weiler Waterloo / Wellesley / Woolwich Sally Fuentes Linda Cuff
Marylin Dawson Appointed Superintendent of Education at Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
We are pleased to announce that Principal, Marylin Dawson, will be joining the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board as Superintendent of Education. Prior to becoming an elementary principal, Marylin was a student achievement consultant K–12: Religion and Family Life, working with provincial and ministry partners to implement large-scale curriculum resources. She was also an elementary school teacher and received the Bette Stephenson Award for EQAO achievement. Marylin is a passionate Catholic Leader with a commitment
The Arts Add STEAM to STEM at Monsignor Doyle CSS
In Waterloo Region’s Catholic schools – as in all Ontario schools – there has been a growing emphasis on enhancing the teaching and learning of the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). While these disciplines have always played a major role in the WCDSB’s robust menu of learning options, so too have the Arts. In fact, we like to say it’s the Arts put the STEAM in STEM in our schools. It’s been
2022 Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival (WRMigFest)
The Immigration Partnership and partners are hosting the 2022 Waterloo Region Migration Film Festival (WRMigFest) from December 1st to 18th (International Migrants Day)! The goal of the Festival is to pave the way for greater discussion around migration and relocation, by creating safe spaces for respectful interaction and dialogues. Everyone is invited to WRMigFest! Residents of Waterloo Region and beyond are invited to participate in the festival either in-person or virtually. The Immigration Partnership and partners have curated a
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — November, 2022
Meetings Special Public Board Meeting Monday, November 7, 2022 -- Meeting Agenda Package Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Monday, November 7, 2022 – Meeting Agenda Package Inaugural Board Meeting Monday, November 21, 2022 -- Meeting Agenda Package Regular Public Board Meeting Monday, November 28, 2022 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights East Kitchener 7-12 School Boundary Review Final Report On April 25, 2022, the Board of Trustees initiated a boundary review involving Canadian Martyrs
Upcoming Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre. Agenda: Public Board Meeting Other Information: General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees Location: 1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener (Note: Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right click on the link and
WCDSB Graduation Rates Consistently Higher than Provincial Average
In Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools nothing is more important than preparing our students for a successful future in their chosen life pathway. One of the most notable things that sets our schools apart, is the foundational role played by the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, as we work to provide a quality, inclusive, faith-based education for learners of all ages, from more than 100 different countries. We expect a WCDSB graduate to be: A
Important Update on CUPE Strike
Earlier this evening, the Ontario government and education workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees – Ontario – (CUPE) reached a tentative contract agreement. As a result, all WCDSB sites and programs will be operating tomorrow on their regular schedules. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked through this time of uncertainty.
Message from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health
November 18, 2022
