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We Want to Hear from You – Multi-Year Strategic Plan Survey
Dear Waterloo Catholic Community We hope that you are well and that you have been enjoying a pleasant start to the spring season, even if spring has not fully informed winter it is time to step aside. Today’s letter is primarily focused on an invitation to invite your feedback, however before I discuss that, I will provide a brief update in relation to the pandemic. As previously communicated, the province has altered its expectations, in
Statement from the Board of Trustees
During the April 4th Committee of the Whole Board meeting, WCDSB trustees received a comprehensive report on the independent investigation into the police involvement concerning a 4 year old student in crisis. As a board of Trustees, there is much that we have concerns about regarding this very difficult situation. But first, Trustees acknowledge the pain of the family involved and that of the Black community of the school and of Waterloo Region. We must
Upcoming Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Committee of the Whole Board) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, April 4, 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…”.)
A Statement from Director of Education Loretta Notten
Findings of Independent Investigation “a Blueprint for Further Action” Says Director of Waterloo Catholic District School Board ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Board calls on province to address “critical support gap” for students in crisis Waterloo Region, ON -- Yesterday, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board received the results of the independent investigation into police involvement at a school. Loretta Notten, Director of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board says, “We deeply regret the obvious hurt and distress caused
Updated WCDSB Inclement Weather Day Procedures
With the provincially mandated end of school COVID-19 restrictions, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board is returning to pre-COVID bus cancellation and school closure procedures. Winter weather can be very unpredictable. So, it’s best to be prepared. Here are some key things to remember – because not every day with snow is a "snow day": During bad weather, schools and school board administrative sites may still be open, even if school buses are cancelled. Between
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — March 2022
Meetings Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Monday, March 7, 2022 – Meeting Agenda Package Special Public Board Meeting Monday, March 21, 2022 -- Meeting Agenda Package Public Board Meeting Monday, March 28, 2022 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights St. Louis Adult Learning Update St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres continues to embody the Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s (WCDSB) vision as ‘Heart of the Community’ by continuing to be a welcoming
Upcoming Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, March 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 (Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.)
Important Information for Grade 7 – 12 Students from Region of Waterloo Public Health
Region of Waterloo Public Health Now Offering Grade 7 to 12 Immunization Catch-Up Clinics Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, all primary and secondary students need to have proof of immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, meningococcal disease, pertussis and varicella (chickenpox). If your child was born in 2006 or later, they are also eligible to receive or complete their series of Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Public Health is
March 23 – Inclement Weather Day Today: All schools and sites are CLOSED and it will be a Remote Learning Day
March 23, 2022 Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Board are cancelled. All schools are CLOSED and it will be a Remote Learning Day. Students should visit their virtual classrooms for resources. All before and after school programs and child care centres co-located in schools are CLOSED. St. Isidore will operate as a regular, remote learning school day.
Nominations Remain Open: Distinguished Graduate, Community Partner & Chair’s Awards
Nominations remain open for the annual WCDSB “Distinguished Graduate Award”, “Community Partner Award” and “Chair’s Award”. Information about the awards (including the Distinguished Graduate Award nomination form) is available Here. There are no nomination forms for the Community Partner and Chair’s Awards. If you wish to make a nomination in any of the categories, please submit your rationale in writing along with any supporting documentation you feel appropriate, to Alice Figueiredo by Thursday, April 7, 2022. Hard copy or
