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Upcoming Agenda: Special Board of Trustees – Education Development Charge (EDC) Policy Review meeting @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-04-13_Special-Board-of-Trustee_Agenda_EDC_Meeting #1 Special Board of Trustees – Education Development Charge (EDC) Background Study meeting @ 6:15 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-04-13_Special-Board-of-Trustee_Agenda_EDC_Meeting #2 Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, April 13, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-04-13_COW_Agenda (Note: Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right-click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.) Livestreaming of Board

Chair’s Award: John Murphy, Catholic Education Centre Presented to a person or persons in the school system who has contributed significantly to Catholic Education. It is given annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made to the Catholic school system serving the students, staff, and greater community of Waterloo Region, or to the betterment of Catholic Education in Ontario in general. This year’s Chair’s Award is presented to John Murphy. John Murphy is the deserving recipient of this award

KITCHENER — The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has received approval from the Ontario government to issue the tender for a new addition at St. Mark Catholic Elementary School in Kitchener.  The project, supported by a total investment of nearly $13 million, including additional funding of nearly $4.6 million, will deliver 184 new elementary student spaces for local families.  "The approval to tender for the new addition at St. Mark Catholic Elementary School is wonderful news for students and families in Kitchener,"

Dear Families and Caregivers, On behalf of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed Easter season. Easter is, at its heart, a story of hope. It reminds us that even in the face of struggle, loss, and uncertainty, there is the possibility of renewal, of rising again into something beautiful and new. This past year has not been without its challenges. Like all communities, we

The kitchen at Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School was filled with the aroma of ambition this week as students from across the Waterloo Region gathered for the Regional Preliminary Skills Competition — a Ministry-funded event that serves as a steppingstone for students eyeing a future in the skilled trades.  What began as a traditional vocational contest has grown to encompass several sectors, from Culinary Arts and Baking to a wide array of technical and service-oriented fields.

BRESLAU — The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Ontario government to issue the tender for a new addition at St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School in Breslau.  Supported by a $13.1-million provincial investment, this project reflects our commitment to providing quality, inclusive, faith-based education in a growing community.   "This investment in St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School is a tremendous gift to the families of Breslau and to

Upcoming Agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, March 23, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-03-23_Board-of-Trustee Agenda (Note: Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right-click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.) Livestreaming of Board Meetings Board meetings are open to the public. You may attend in person or watch live here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/meeting-information/board-meeting-live-stream/ General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees

For Immediate Release: March 12, 2026 The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) are proud to announce that they have partnered with Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) and national facilitative organization #NotInMyCity to identify and put an end to sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Waterloo Region. Working with #NotInMyCity is one of the many ways WRDSB, WCDSB and WRPS are facilitating awareness and increased education

St. Gabriel School welcomed families and community members to St. Mary of the Visitation Parish last night for the opening of its first-ever Stations of the Cross Art Gallery Project. The event marked a meaningful collaboration between the school and the parish during the Lenten season.   The project invited students to reflect on the 14 Stations of the Cross, a traditional devotion that recalls the final moments of Jesus’ journey to the crucifixion. Through

Upcoming Agenda: Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, March 9, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2026-03-09_COW_Agenda Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener (Note: Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right-click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.)   Livestreaming of Board Meetings Board meetings are open to the public. You may attend in person or watch live here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/meeting-information/board-meeting-live-stream/ General Information About WCDSB