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Is Your Elementary School Student’s Immunization Record Up to Date?
Immunizations protect children from many serious vaccine-preventable diseases that are easily spread in schools. The Immunization of Schools Pupils Act (ISPA) requires all elementary and secondary school students to have proof of immunization against: Diphtheria Tetanus Polio Measles Mumps Rubella Meningococcal Disease Pertussis (whooping cough) Varicella (chickenpox) – for children born after 2010 Without proof of immunization -- or a valid exemption -- students may be suspended from school until updated records are provided to Region of
All Schools, Board Administrative Facilities and Extended Day Programs are CLOSED.
February 12, 2019 Based on the forecast for snow and freezing rain moving into the Region throughout the day, all school buses serving the WCDSB are cancelled. All schools, Board administrative facilities and extended day programs are CLOSED. All community use permits for tonight are cancelled.
JK/SK Signup Time is Here!
It’s February 1st & our formal JK/SK signup time is here! Watch this #WCDSBAwesome video & see the future-focused education your child will have in our schools. Then click here to "Register"!
St. Boniface CES Closed Friday, February 1, 2019
St. Boniface CES in Maryhill will be closed tomorrow – Friday, February 1, 2019 – for ongoing repairs to the school’s heating system. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday morning!
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — January, 2019
Meetings Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Monday, January 14, 2019 – Meeting Agenda Package Public Board Meeting Monday, January 28, 2019 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights New Multi-Year Strategic Plan The Multi-Year Strategic Plan provides the roadmap for the staff of Waterloo Catholic District School Board and proclaims to the broader community our goals and aspirations The current three-year Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP), approved in December of 2015, concluded at the end of
All Buses Cancelled, All Schools Open, All Secondary School Exams Postponed
January 29, 2019 From Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region: All Buses Cancelled, All Schools Open, All Secondary School Exams Postponed Due to the current weather and road 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 Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN. All Public and Catholic Secondary School Exams that
Calling All Children & Youth: We Need to Hear Your Voices!!!
Dear Parents / Guardians, Children & Youth... We need your help! Last year the Federal Government launched the “Smart Cities Challenge”, a national competition that encourages communities to come up with innovative technology solutions to their most pressing challenge. The top prize is $50 million!!! Waterloo Region entered the contest with a focus on healthy children and youth. We want to make our community THE BEST in Canada for kids. And we were chosen one of
Board of Trustees Meeting – Monday, January 28, 2019
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. -- Monday, January 28, 2019 -- at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre. Meeting Agenda General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees Directions to the Catholic Education Centre The Waterloo Catholic District School Board, representing more than 96,000 Catholic school supporters, operates 49 schools and five adult education facilities serving more than 40,000 elementary, secondary and continuing
Here’s What to do When the Weather is Bad…
Winter has finally arrived in Waterloo Region! It’s snow season — and that means it’s time to review the WCDSB’s Inclement Weather Policy. 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: ~~ Bad weather — such as a snow storm, freezing rain or frigid temperatures — is always a possibility during the winter months.
Summer Boost Program Registration Update
The WCDSB Summer Boost program is designed to provide an exciting educational program aimed at improving the numeracy and literacy skills of our students during the summer months. Teachers and students experience three fun-filled weeks of learning and growing together. The school board has not yet received government confirmation of funding for our Summer Learning Programs, including the 2019 Summer Boost Program. So, at this time we are unable to open Summer Boost registration. We
