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New School Coming to Cambridge Cambridge, ON: The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday at the future location of the New Cambridge Joint Elementary School, at 605 Wesley Boulevard in Cambridge.   Rendering of SE Galt School. We were joined by representatives from the Region of Waterloo, City of Cambridge, YWCA Cambridge and Ontario Education Minister, Paul Calandra, as we look

Reminder: Share Your Voice in WCDSB’s Strategic Planning  The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is preparing for the future—and we want to hear from you.  As we reflect on our current Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) (2022–2025), we’re also beginning the process of developing a new plan to guide our priorities moving forward. To support both reflection and renewal, we’re inviting staff, families, caregivers, and community members to complete a short survey.  Take the survey

We’re pleased to confirm that St. Mary’s High School will reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Following the school’s temporary closure due to a confirmed case of measles, Region of Waterloo Public Health has worked closely with WCDSB staff to complete a thorough review of immunization records. This process required significant time, care and coordination, including dedicated efforts over the weekend. We sincerely thank the staff at St. Mary’s and our partners

We are sharing an important update on behalf of Region of Waterloo Public Health (“Public Health”) regarding a confirmed case of measles at St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School. The case has resulted in exposures at the school on May 8, 2025.  Out of an abundance of caution and to allow time for Public Health to complete necessary vaccination verification and help prevent further spread of the virus, St. Mary’s will be closed on Friday, May

We are proud to share that Chris Demers, Chief Information Officer at WCDSB, has been awarded the McCordic Award. This award is the highest honour a school business official can receive in Ontario and was presented at this year’s Annual Conference of the Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO). The McCordic Award is presented in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the services of school business over a number of years. Chris's leadership in

Extended Day at WCDSB: Helping Children Thrive Beyond the School Day  The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is pleased to once again offer the Extended Day Program for the 2025–2026 school year. This trusted, fee-based program provides safe, inclusive and engaging before-and-after school care for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6. Led by Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs), the program supports children’s growth through play-based, faith-filled learning that fosters curiosity, independence and strong communication

This week, students at St. Daniel Catholic Elementary School rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty—literally—for a greener tomorrow. With the generous support of volunteers from the Grand Valley Construction Association and Sustainable Waterloo Region, the schoolyard is now home to a newly planted microforest. Microforests are small plots of land restored to a natural state through the planting of native trees and shrubs. Though they can be as compact as a city

Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, May 12, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-05-12_COW_Agenda Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees (Note: Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right-click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.)

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is committed to being the Heart of the Community, providing Success for Each and A Place for All. As we reflect on the implementation of our current Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) (2022–2025), we are also beginning the important work of developing a new plan to guide our priorities in the years ahead. We are inviting staff, parents, guardians, caregivers and community members to complete a single, combined survey

The final report for the Southeast Galt Boundary Review will be presented to the Committee of the Whole on May 12, 2025, and is now available online. The review began on March 3, 2025, to set the boundary for the new Southeast Galt Catholic school. Staff are recommending Option 3, which reflects feedback from Catholic School Advisory Committee (CSAC) meetings, the open house discussions, and input received throughout the review. In addition to establishing