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  • Admission Criteria

  • Child Born in Canada

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  • Admission Criteria

Elementary admissions are open to Catholic children and children of Catholic parents. (NOTE: If you are non-Catholic but wish to explore a Catholic education for your child(ren) please review the Admissions to Catholic Elementary School Policy).

Baptismal Certificate

A Catholic Baptismal Certificate is a requirement for all students entering the WCDSB.

A copy of the student’s/parent’s/guardian’s baptismal certificate used to register will be placed in the student’s Ontario Student Record.

Direction of School Support

All property owners and tenants are initially Public School supporters by default. To support a separate school board, the property owner or tenant must be Roman Catholic. Roman Catholics must declare themselves Separate School supporters by completing a  “Application for Direction of School Support ” form for their child(ren) to attend a school within the WCDSB.

Catholic School Lease Agreement

A “Catholic School Support Lease” allows people who jointly own or rent a property to designate school support to the Separate School Board when one of the owners or tenants is non-Roman Catholic.
The Separate School Lease Agreement may be required at the time of registration.

  • Child Born in Canada

How to Register Your Child (Born in Canada)

What school will my child(ren) attend?

All student registrations take place at the school.  School Administrative Staff are available throughout the school year and during the first week of July and the last week of August to register your child(ren) for school in the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
Required Documents for Registration:
Please be prepared to provide the following:

  • Child’s Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate or one Parent’s RC Baptismal Certificate
  • Proof of Home Address (utility bill, property tax assessment, tenant lease, etc.)
  • Child’s Health Immunization Record
  • Child’s Proof of Age and Legal Name (please provide one of the following documents):
    • Birth Certificate
    • Certified Birth Registration
    • Adoption Papers
    • Certificate of Indian Status
    • Passport
  • Child not Born in Canada

How to Register Your Child (Not Born in Canada)

What school will my child(ren) attend?

All student registrations take place at the school.  School Administrative Staff are available throughout the school year and during the first week of July and the last week of August to register your child(ren) for school in the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
Required Documents for Registration:

  • Child’s Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate or one Parent’s RC Baptismal Certificate
  • Proof of Home Address (utility bill, property tax assessment, tenant lease, etc.)
  • Child’s Health Immunization Record
  • Child’s Proof of Age and Legal Name (please provide one of the following documents):
    • Birth Certificate
    • Certificate of Registration of Birth Abroad
    • Adoption Papers
    • Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
    • Permanent Resident Card /Permit to come into or Remain in Canada
    • Record of Landing
    • Passport
    • Canadian Refugee Travel Document
    • Canadian Refugee Certificate of Identity
  • Proof of Status in Canada (please provide one of these documents):
    • Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
    • Permanent Resident Card /Permit to come into or Remain in Canada
    • Passport (with CIC documents)
    • Canadian Refugee Travel Document
    • Canadian Refugee Certificate of Identity
    • Work Permit
    • Study Permit
    • Minister’s Permit

Forms

Online Registration Form

Quick Tips: Online Registration Parent Process

  • Elementary Registration Form
  • Application for Direction of School Support
  • Direction of School Support – Application Instructions
  • Student Acceptable Use of Computer Technology Form
  • Use of Student Image/Voice/Works/Media Release Consent
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  • Entering Kindergarten
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Kitchener, ON
Canada N2H 3Z1

 Phone: 519-578-3660

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The Catholic Community Foundation of Waterloo Region (CCFOWR) supports equity, wellbeing and student success in our Catholic schools through charitable giving and community partnerships.

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2024 Standardized Ventilation Report and Dashboard
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Waterloo Catholic District School Board

35 Weber St. W., — Unit A
Kitchener, ON
Canada N2H 3Z1

 Phone: 519-578-3660

 Fax: 519-578-5291

 Email: info@wcdsb.ca

Menu

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The Catholic Community Foundation of Waterloo Region

The Catholic Community Foundation of Waterloo Region (CCFOWR) supports equity, wellbeing and student success in our Catholic schools through charitable giving and community partnerships.

The Catholic Community Foundation of Waterloo Region Logo

Reports

2024 Standardized Ventilation Report and Dashboard
2024-25 School Renewal Investment Report

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