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Nominations are open for the annual WCDSB “Distinguished Graduate Award”, “Community Partner Award” and “Chair’s Award”. Information about the awards is available HERE. If you wish to make a nomination in any of the categories, please complete and submit your application by March 2, 2026.  Forms can be accessed below. If you submitted a nominee in prior years and wish to have the individual nominated again, please resubmit your application. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alice Figueiredo

Laughter and music filled the playground at St. Matthew Catholic School as students stepped into winter with curiosity, creativity, and a whole lot of joy.    Inspired by Québec’s world-famous Carnaval de Québec, Grade 6 students brought their learning beyond the classroom by creating their own Wildcat Carnaval d’hiver. What began as a unit exploring francophone festivals across Canada became a hands-on celebration of French culture, winter traditions, and community spirit.  Students transformed the schoolyard into

Upcoming Agenda: Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, February 9, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-02-09_COW_Agenda 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 choose “Save Target As…”.)   Livestreaming of Board Meetings Board meetings are open to the public. You may attend in person or watch live here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/meeting-information/board-meeting-live-stream/ General Information About WCDSB

The St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School community came together this morning to celebrate Winter Walk Day, an annual event held across schools throughout the region that students, families and staff look forward to each year. Despite the chilly winter weather, the school community embraced the opportunity to connect, stay active and start the day on a positive note. Organized in partnership with Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region, Winter Walk Day encourages students and families

The Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board Meeting on February 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting replaces the January 26, 2026, Board of Trustees meeting that was canceled due to inclement weather. An updated agenda will be provided.

Please note, due to the inclement weather conditions and Board office closures, the Board Meeting scheduled for January 26th, 2026 is cancelled. More information will follow. 

Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOLS, BOARD OFFICES AND SITES ARE CLOSED Monday, January 26, 2026. ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES are cancelled. All before and after school programs and child care centres co-located in schools are CLOSED. All programs and services offered by St. Louis Continuing Education and Adult and Learning Centres are cancelled. All Community Use Programs will not operate. All Exams that are scheduled for Monday,

Upcoming Agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-01-26_Board-of-Trustee Agenda 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 choose “Save Target As…”.)   Livestreaming of Board Meetings Board meetings are open to the public. You may attend in person or watch live here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/meeting-information/board-meeting-live-stream/ General Information

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is pleased to announce a significant investment in the future of Catholic education in Waterloo Region. With $17.8 million in capital funding from the Ministry of Education, St. David Catholic Secondary School will undergo a major expansion to support growing enrolment and evolving student needs. The project, announced on January 23, 2026, at a special event hosted by Principal Heather Papp, will add 18 new classrooms and create

January 15, 2026 Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOLS AND SITES ARE CLOSED. ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES are cancelled. All before and after school programs and child care centres co-located in schools are CLOSED. All programs and services offered by St. Louis Continuing Education and Adult and Learning Centres are cancelled. All Community Use Programs will not operate.