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This Lent, the John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School community came together in a powerful show of generosity through their annual Cardinals Care project. Students were invited to support those facing food insecurity by donating unopened boxes of cereal for the Waterloo Region Food Bank — with each student challenged to bring in two boxes. The response was overwhelming. Thanks to the enthusiastic participation of students, families, and staff, the Cardinals collected more than 1,100 donations,

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s first-ever STREAM Week brought energy and excitement to classrooms across the system, with 45 schools, 488 classes, and more than 8,100 students joining in hands-on activities. One school that truly stood out was St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School, showing how STREAM education can make learning fun, meaningful, and connected to the real world.  At St. Kateri, students brought STREAM learning to life through hands-on projects. They studied plant life

Kitchener, Ontario — April 28, 2025 — At its meeting on April 28, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board elected Kitchener/Wilmot Trustee Tracey Weiler as Vice-Chair of the Board. Vice-Chair Weiler brings extensive experience, strong leadership skills and a steadfast commitment to Catholic education. In her new role, she will work collaboratively with her fellow trustees to support the Board’s mission of serving students, families and school communities throughout

We extend our deepest sympathies following the tragedy that occurred at the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver this past weekend. As a Catholic community, we mourn the devastating loss of eleven lives and pray for the many others who were injured while gathered to celebrate Filipino heritage. Our hearts are with all those affected — the victims, their families, first responders, and the broader community who are grieving this unimaginable loss. We continue to

Community Partner Award: Tiny Home Takeout (Amy Cyr) Presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made by a community partner or agency to the Catholic school system serving the students, staff, and greater community of Waterloo Region.  We are proud to present the Community Partner Award to Tiny Home Takeout, under the leadership of Chef Amy Cyr. Since its launch in January 2021, Tiny Home Takeout has served as a beacon of hope—feeding more than

Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, April 28, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-04-28_Board-of-Trustee 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…”.)

Today, the halls of St. Aloysius were buzzing with excitement as kindergarten students and staff gathered for the event of the season—a joyous wedding celebration between the inseparable letters Q and U. Decked out in their finest attire (including bow ties, veils, and plenty of sparkle), the young learners took their seats as Q and U walked down the aisle, ready to make their long-standing partnership official. The ceremony was both educational and adorable—a fun

Out of an abundance of caution and in consultation with community partners, a communication went out advising that the April 28, 2025, Board Meeting would be relocated due to the federal election and the proximity of a polling station. Due to an oversight in the Director’s office, the meeting will now proceed at the Catholic Education Centre, as originally scheduled. We will continue to take steps to avoid interfering with voter access. We appreciate

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board joins Catholics around the world in mourning the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. As the first Jesuit and the first pope from the Americas, Pope Francis will be remembered for his quiet strength, pastoral heart, and unwavering call for the Church to lead with compassion, accompany the vulnerable, and care for our common home. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis embodied a spirit of mercy—urging us to choose

Dear WCDSB community, We wish to inform you that on April 14, 2025, Linda Cuff stepped down from her role as Vice-Chair of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. She will continue to serve as a Trustee. The Board of Trustees will elect a new Vice-Chair at the April 28, 2025 Board Meeting, in accordance with the Board’s by-laws. We thank Ms. Cuff for her leadership and dedicated service. Sincerely, Renée Kraft, Chair, Waterloo Catholic