This holiday season, the St. Augustine community has truly embodied the spirit of giving and faith in action through their Adopt a Senior Christmas initiative. Led by the dedicated St. Augustine Student Council, and with the guidance of Mrs. Bacon and Mrs. Runions, students adopted 23 seniors from Queen Square Terrace, spreading joy and warmth to those in need of a little extra Christmas cheer.

Each class was thoughtfully assigned a senior to shop for, with students selecting gifts to brighten the holidays for these cherished members of the community. The student council then wrapped the items into festive, beautifully decorated baskets before delivering them with smiles and Christmas spirit.

This initiative would not have been possible without the generosity of St. Augustine families, who contributed items to help create these meaningful gifts. Their kindness and support ensured that the seniors at Queen Square Terrace felt remembered and celebrated during this special time of year.

Through this initiative, St. Augustine demonstrated what it means to live their faith through action—bringing hope, joy, and compassion to others in their community.

Special Board of Trustees’ Meeting: Thursday, December 19, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2024-12-19_Special-Board-of-Trustee_Agenda

Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener

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The St. Mary’s Random Acts of Kindness Club is back to doing what they do best—spreading joy! This year, they expanded their cherished Kindness Card tradition to include the elementary schools within the St. Mary’s Family of Schools, inviting even more students to share in the spirit of giving.

The Kindness Cards, lovingly hand-made by students, are a beautiful reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day.

In total, WCDSB students created an incredible 1,821 unique cards—each one crafted with care and compassion. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the dedicated students and staff at St. Mary’s, the Random Acts of Kindness Club, and all the students from our Family of Schools who contributed to this touching initiative.

These special cards will be delivered to patients at Grand River Hospital throughout the holiday season, carrying with them our prayers, hope, and the warmth of a caring community. We hope they bring smiles and comfort to all who receive them.

Kindness truly is a gift, and our students have shown that a little love can go a long way.

We are pleased to share the Waterloo District Catholic School Board Director’s Annual Report, highlighting the achievements, initiatives, and progress made across our schools and communities. This report serves as a reflection of our shared commitment to student success, innovation, and faith-based education.

Through stories, statistics, and milestones, we celebrate the work of our students and staff, while striving to continuously grow and shape our future priorities.

Thank you for joining us on this journey as we continue to grow together.

Link: https://annual.wcdsb.ca/

Last night, St. David Catholic Secondary School received a special delivery – the tiny home that toured all our secondary schools during the Homes for Hope fundraiser made its final stop. The occasion? A heartfelt promise kept by St. David’s administrative team. They had pledged to spend a night in the tiny home if their students reached their ambitious $5,000 fundraising goal.

True to their word, school administrators Erin Riley, Christine Bencina, and Patrick Eby bundled up and braved one of the coldest nights in recent months to sleep out in the tiny home. Their efforts were a testament to the incredible generosity of the St. David school community and the unwavering dedication of teacher Alyssa Zaborowski and her Student Activity Council (SAC) team, who worked tirelessly to promote the cause and ensure the fundraising goal was met. Amazing work, team!

The Homes for Hope initiative, supported by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board community, raised an impressive $8,500. The campaign concluded with a memorable sleepout involving 200 students at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. The funds raised will support individuals in our community who are underhoused, addressing a growing and urgent need.

We are so proud of our students for showing compassion and solidarity with those experiencing homelessness. A heartfelt thank-you to our entire WCDSB community for your generosity—you made this incredible achievement possible!

Special Board of Trustees Meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m. – Agenda: 2024-12-12_Special-Board-of-Trustee_Agenda

Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener

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December 12, 2024

• Due to the current weather conditions, ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES are cancelled.
• All Schools are OPEN.
• All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.
• St. Louis online, daytime, and evening classes are open at all locations.
• Community Use Programs are able to operate.

This week, we had the privilege of attending the dress rehearsal for Footloose: The Musical! at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. With over 117 students and staff collaborating since September, this marks the fifth full-length musical Bennies has produced since 2019—and it’s nothing short of extraordinary!

From dazzling performances to meticulous set designs, the production showcases the incredible talent and dedication of the St. Benedict community. If you’re looking for an unforgettable evening of theatre, this show is a must-see.

Showtimes:

• Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 PM
• Friday, December 13 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 PM

Tickets are $10 each and available to the public through School Cash Online. Don’t wait—secure your seats here: St. Benedict Footloose Tickets.

Don’t miss out—this amazing production is bound to leave audiences inspired and entertained. See you at the show!

Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, December 9, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2024-12-09_Board-of-Trustee Agenda

Location:  1st floor Board Room, Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber Street, Kitchener

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December 5, 2024

• Due to the current weather conditions, ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES  are cancelled.
• All Schools are OPEN.
• All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.
• St. Louis online, daytime, and evening classes are open at all locations.