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Christmas Message from the WCDSB Board of Trustees
Peace as Christmas 2022 arrives! We are Advent people, and we are called to AWAKEN - “It is now the moment for you to wake from sleep”. (Romans 13:11) As we long for our Saviour to once again come to us at Christmas, we celebrate all we have in common across the WCDSB family – our shared faith, our shared mission and our shared hope. Our WCDSB students and staff members have been so
Waterloo Catholic District School Board Schools Closed Friday, December 23 due to Weather
Dec 22, 2022 Dear WCDSB Students and Families, A major winter storm is expected to reach Waterloo Region overnight tonight and is expected to cause dangerous driving conditions on Friday and over the weekend. Based on this forecast – and with the safety of all in mind – the 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
Christmas Message from Director of Education Tyrone Dowling
Dear Parents & Guardians, As the season of Advent draws to a close and we eagerly await Christmas and the celebration of the birth of Jesus, we reflect on the year 2022 with mixed emotions. While the challenges of COVID-19 remain with us, we have been fortunate these last few months to see our schools begin to return to more normal routines. It has been a long and difficult journey – and I thank
Video Message from the Minister of Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAqyAHndkBE
Upcoming Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Special Board Meeting) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, December 19, 2022. The meeting will be held virtually. Agenda: Public Board Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/@WCDSBTube Other Information: 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…”.)
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
