At the May 26, 2025, Board of Trustees meeting, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) approved Option 3 of the Southeast Galt Boundary Review. This decision follows extensive consultation and careful consideration of enrolment trends, school capacities, and community feedback.
What This Means:
- Boundaries for Holy Spirit CES, St. Anne (C) CES, and St. Vincent de Paul CES will be adjusted September 2026.
- A new boundary will be established for the new Southeast Galt Catholic elementary school, opening September 2026.
- Out of Boundary caps will be implemented starting September 1, 2025, with exceptions for students already enrolled or pre-registered with out of boundary permissions prior to August 31, 2025.
- Existing Out of Boundary students will be permitted to remain at their current schools, except those directed to attend the new Southeast Galt Catholic school.
- Legacy exceptions will allow Grade 7 students in 2025–2026 to remain at their current school for Grade 8.
- An Exceptional Circumstances Appeal process will be communicated in the Winter of 2026.
- A Transition Planning Committee will be formed to support students and staff affected by the changes.
We are committed to ensuring a smooth and supportive transition for all students and families. More information is available on the Southeast Galt Boundary Review webpage.
Thank you for your continued partnership in Catholic education.
