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We All Belong – Pride Month Message
The month of June is designated as PRIDE month in the Waterloo region and across Ontario. Today, Fr. Joseph de Viveiros, C.R. reminds us that we are all called to belong and like the colours of the rainbow, we are most beautiful when we are together. Watch here: https://youtu.be/JAFovUwNAOE #SentToBuild
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — May, 2022
Meetings Special Public Board Meeting Monday, May 9, 2022 – Meeting Agenda Package Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Monday, May 9, 2022 – Meeting Agenda Package Public Board Meeting Monday, May 30, 2022 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights Annual Update of Education Development Charges Education Development Charges (EDCs) are used to fund the acquisition of school sites and related costs to accommodate growth-related pupil needs. These rates are applied to all new residential and
Catholic Parent Involvement Committee – Parent Information Hub
Access our Catholic Parent Involvement Committee - Parent Information Hub to listen to various community organizations speak directly to questions such as: How do I support my anxious child? How do I help my child build social skills? Where do I learn more about LGBT2S+ identities? How do I keep my child safe on the internet? Interested in additional services to support your child? Follow the links to access more information on services offered by
Upcoming Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, May 30, 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 (Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.)
STILL OPEN — Online Pre-registration for September, 2022 Kindergarten!!
It’s Time to Sign Up for School!! It’s time to sign up for the 2022-23 school year – and registering to attend one of Waterloo Region’s 43 Catholic elementary schools has never been easier. Children born in 2018 are eligible for Year 1 Kindergarten (JK). Children born in 2017 are eligible for Year 2 Kindergarten (SK). Parents can access the Online Pre-Registration form by clicking on the Register for School link on the WCDSB Homepage and then choosing Kindergarten Registration. To finalize your child’s registration, please contact your
Summer Boost Program
FREE Literacy and Numeracy Programs offered to all Grade 1 to 6 students in our Community! Date/Time: July 4-22, 2022 Monday to Friday (15 Days) 9:00am – 12:00pm Locations: Kitchener – St. John Waterloo – Sir Edgar Bauer Cambridge – St. Peter Open to students currently enrolled in SK to Grade 6! Beginning July 4th, the WCDSB will be offering 15 days of in-person FREE Literacy and Numeracy learning support for students currently in SK
Are You Eligible to Vote for Catholic School Trustees in the 2022 Municipal Elections?
Municipal Election Day is Monday, October 24, 2022. Make sure your school support designation is “English Separate” (Catholic). It’s a powerful message in support of Waterloo Region’s Catholic schools & Catholic education. Many people assume they are registered Catholic school supporters when, in fact, they are not. CLICK HERE TO BE SURE ----- https://www.voterlookup.ca/ Only Roman Catholic school supporters may vote for Catholic School Trustees. All Catholics are eligible to support Catholic education – not
WCDSB Schools Raise $23,550 for Ukrainian Relief Efforts
In early March, Waterloo Region’s Catholic schools -- standing in solidarity with the people of Ukraine -- began a campaign to raise funds to assist humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. While a number of schools sent funds directly to the Canadian Red Cross -- and a number of schools encouraged families to donate privately via the Canadian Red Cross -- a total of 28 WCDSB secondary and elementary schools centrally raised a total of $23,552!
WCDSB Announces Chair’s Award, Community Partner Award and Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients
Each year, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board proudly announces the recipients of three major awards: Chair’s Award, Community Partner Award and Distinguished Graduate Award. This year’s recipients of those respective awards are Jamie Metcalf (Child & Youth Care Worker), the Mental Health and Addiction Nurse (MHAN) Program, and Region of Waterloo Councillor Tom Galloway. The Chair’s Award and Community Partner Award will be presented on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the annual WCDSB Staff Recognition evening.
