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Congratulations to Jody Brown, Recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal
We are proud to celebrate Jody Brown, whose dedicated work as a Graduation Coach for Black Students has made a meaningful impact on students, schools and the broader community. In his role, Jody supports students by affirming their identities and cultures through culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy. He serves as a mentor, advisor and advocate—building strong relationships with students, families, and educators alike. In recognition of his significant contributions to the Region of Waterloo and
Upcoming Board of Trustees’ Meeting: April 14, 2025
Special Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, April 14, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-04-14_Special-Board-of-Trustee_Agenda Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, April 14, 2025 to follow Special Board of Trustees – Agenda: 2025-04-14_COW_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
Southeast Galt Boundary Review Drop-In Open House – New Option Available and Input Survey Extended
Please join us at the drop-in open house. A new OPTION 3 has been developed and will be shared at the open house. OPTION 3 information has also been added online and the survey deadline has been extended. Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Time: 4-8pm Location: Monsignor Doyle CSS Cafeteria, 185 Myers Rd, Cambridge For more information please visit the Southeast Galt Boundary Review webpage or share feedback via the online survey before April 13th or email SoutheastGalt@wcdsb.ca
A Sneak Peek at the New St. Patrick School: Opening September 2025
Today, we were thrilled to walk through the new St. Patrick school — built on the original site of the former St. Patrick school — and take in the incredible progress made so far. This transformative project has been made possible through the support of the Province of Ontario, which provided $27.5 million in capital funding. The new facility will offer modern learning spaces and much-needed pupil places to serve our growing community. During the
Faith and Learning Unite in Rosenberg: WCDSB Names New School Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
At the March 24, 2025, meeting of the Board of Trustees, a name was selected for the new Catholic elementary school currently under construction in the Rosenberg area of Kitchener. Following consultation and a community vote, the Board has named the new school Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary. It is set to welcome students in September 2025. Rooted in the central Catholic teaching of one God in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—the name Holy Trinity
WCDSB is Leaving X: Stay Connected with Us on Instagram
Dear WCDSB Community, WCDSB will no longer be active on X due to growing concerns about the platform. Our priority is to share updates in a space that fosters respectful and trustworthy engagement while ensuring our online presence reflects our values of faith, inclusion, and respect. Moving forward, news and updates will be shared on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. All official WCDSB X accounts have pinned posts directing followers to their new Instagram accounts,
Southeast Galt Boundary Review Drop-In Open House
Please join us for a drop-in open house. You'll find information about the Initial Boundary Review Report, and we'll be collecting feedback from school communities. This is a chance for you to ask questions and share your thoughts directly with board staff. Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Time: 4-8pm Location: Monsignor Doyle CSS Cafeteria, 185 Myers Rd, Cambridge For more information please visit the Southeast Galt Boundary Review webpage or share feedback via the online survey before April
Spreading Joy, One Flower at a Time: St. Mary’s RAK Club Brings Kindness to Fairview Park Mall
The Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Club at St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School continues to shine bright, spreading joy and compassion across our community. On Friday, March 28, 2025, 50 enthusiastic students took their mission of kindness to Kitchener’s Fairview Park Mall — and they made a beautiful impact. Armed with roses, sweet treats, and heartfelt tags that read "You've been touched by a random act of kindness — pass it on," students approached shoppers,
WCDSB Board Chair Steps Down
Dear WCDSB community, We wish to inform you that Robert Sikora has stepped down from his role as Chair of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, effective immediately. He will continue to serve as a Trustee. In the interim, Vice-Chair Linda Cuff will serve as Acting Chair until a new Chair is elected. A Special Board Meeting has been scheduled for April 14, 2025. At that time, Trustees will follow the procedures outlined in the
Upcoming Board of Trustees’ Meeting: March 24, 2025
Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, March 24, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. – Agenda: 2025-03-24_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…”.)
