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An open letter to the young people, parents and those parenting in Waterloo Region: This past year has been hard. Really hard. You have all been asked to carry so much. For some, this has meant the chance for new skills, and new interests to grow. And for many, it has meant a roller-coaster ride of emotions, struggles to make it through some days, and in some cases, grief and real loss – of family,

We are excited to share that once again this summer, the Ministry of Education has made it possible for WCDSB School Social Workers to provide short-term mental health and well-being support to WCDSB students. We will also work with WCDSB students and families in preparation for the transition to school in September 2021. Should you wish to connect with a WCDSB School Social Worker, please email: WCDSBsocialwork@wcdsb.ca. This email address will be monitored Monday through Friday,

The Waterloo Region Vaccine Task Force is hosting school vaccine clinics across Waterloo Region between June 22 - 26, 2021 for youth and their families. School vaccine clinics Youth aged 12-17 -- and family members they live with -- can book appointments at these vaccine clinics to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available between June 22 – 26, 2021. Free parking is available on-site at

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is seeking applicants to fill two Trustee vacancies representing Kitchener and Wilmot. The vacancies were created by the resignations of Trustees Greg Reitzel and Kevin Dupuis. Under the Education Act, when a trustee vacancy occurs, the Board of Trustees must undertake a process to identify a qualified person to serve the remainder of the former Trustee’s current term of office. The Board of Trustees has traditionally used a candidate

The 19th Annual Links fore Learning Golf Classic … the tradition continues on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Conestoga Golf & Country Club. The event is sponsored by Waterloo Region's Catholic Schools and the Catholic Community Foundation of Waterloo Region (formerly the Waterloo Region Catholic Schools Foundation). The programing will align with Region of Waterloo COVID-19 protocols but, be assured, this will be another exceptional, unique, experience. The cost is still $150/golfer and registration

Dear Parents & Guardians: On Monday, June 14, 2021, the Board of Trustees approved recommendations to change the boundaries for Blessed Sacrament, John Sweeney, Our Lady of Grace, and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary Schools (CES). The purpose was to establish a boundary for the new Huron Brigadoon CES in advance of its opening, which is anticipated September 2022. The Board’s decision came after consultation with school communities through the Boundary Review Committee process and

Meetings Public Board Meeting Monday, June 7, 2021 – Meeting Agenda Package Public Board Meeting Monday, June 14, 2021 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights 2021-22 School Year Budget The WCDSB’s school year budget for 2021-22 (a balanced budget totaling $322.4 million) was presented to the board of Trustees on Monday, June 7th, and approved on Monday, June 14th. BUDGET REPORT > The overall budget is as follows: Total Operating: $301.2 M — ($6.9 M change

Please join Region of Waterloo Public Health for a presentation on the effectiveness and safety of the Pfizer vaccine for youth. Dr. Kelly Grindrod -- who is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy -- will provide a brief presentation and answer questions. Both parents and youth are encouraged to join. You will also find out about the vaccination pre-registration and booking process and vaccine clinics available to youth and their

The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, June 14, 2021. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be streamed live on Youtube: Agenda 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…”.)

As part of our ongoing efforts to support Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) students and families, our staff are offering two free interactive, fun information sessions about stress and anxiety and how they can be managed. These one-hour workshops -- scheduled over two weeks in the summer -- will help students and their families to learn and develop more ways to manage stress and anxiety. Stress and Anxiety Boot Camp: Learn Ways to Manage Stress