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Extended Day Program Waitlist
As Waterloo Region continues to grow, Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has also seen significant growth. This growth is reflected in our number of kindergarten classes, which have increased from 148 to 153 in the last year alone. Interest in the WCDSB Extended Day program has also been steadily rising, leading to the introduction of a waitlist in January 2024. Due to program capacities and the ongoing shortage of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), we
All WCDSB Extended Day Programs Now Licensed
WCDSB is thrilled to announce that all of our Extended Day Programs are now licensed by the Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing, Early Years Division of the Ministry of Education. With this licensing comes the Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding that allows us to offer reduced rates to children in JK/SK/under the age of 6. Being able to offer reduced rates to our families with the CWELCC funding supports
Links Fore Learning – Silent Auction
As we prepare for the Catholic Community Foundation of Waterloo Region Links Fore Learning 2024 golf event, please see below for a link to our online silent auction. This aspect of our event is a key contributor to our proceeds, which go directly to our programs that benefit our schools, the parishes and our community partners. New for this year, the online auction will not close with the end of the golf tournament, we will
Grand River Transit launches Business Plan consultations on EngageWR
Grand River Transit is mapping out the next five years of transit service investments, as it responds to unprecedented ridership in the fastest growing community in Canada. Across the Region, community feedback will be gathered to inform GRT’s Conventional Bus and ION Train Business Plan, MobilityPLUS Business Plan and Township Transit Strategy. Together, the plans will be the roadmap to guide transit service expansion and investments from 2025 to 2030. The plans will focus on
Links fore Learning 2024
Please plan to participate or support the 23rd Annual Links Fore Learning golf classic in support of the Waterloo Region Catholic schools through The Catholic Community Foundation of Waterloo Region. Where and When: Conestoga Golf Club, Conestogo - Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 8:00am Registration - 8:30am Shotgun Start Registration, Cart, Lunch: $165 Lunch Reception Only: $50 Registration & Info: 519.578.3660, ext. 2474 or email: stephanie.medeiros@wcdsb.ca Link: https://www.ccfowr.ca/news-and-updates/links-fore-learning-2024
2024 Year-End Message from Minister Todd Smith
Please find below a video message from Minister of Education, Todd Smith. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8W-P0yL5x0
Catholic Board Approves $396.8 Million Balanced Budget
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s 2024-25 School Year Budget was presented on Monday, June 24, 2024, and approved on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The Budget Book is available via this link: BUDGET BOOK Quick Facts The overall budget is as follows: Total Operating: $367.6 M — ($31.2 M change from 2023-24) Total Capital: $29.2 M — ($4.3 M change from 2023-24) Total Operating & Capital: $396.8 M — ($35.5 M change from 2023-24) As always,
Special Message from Director of Education – End of Year Message
As we conclude another school year, it is a perfect opportunity to reflect on our journey as a Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) community. We are immensely proud of our current students and recent graduates. This year, much like previous ones, our students have shown exceptional talent in academics, the arts, clubs, and athletics. Our dedicated staff have been instrumental in providing these enriching opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. This is also
Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2024 Pope Francis Award for Ecological Leadership!
On behalf of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, we are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Pope Francis Award for Ecological Leadership. This prestigious recognition honours the outstanding commitment of WCDSB staff to ecological stewardship and leadership within their schools and communities. Their dedication to environmental sustainability, innovative projects, and inspiring others to take action for the planet is truly commendable. Their efforts not only embody the values
Special Board of Trustee Board Meeting: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Special Board of Trustee Board Meeting: Thursday, June 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – Agenda: 2024-06-27_Special-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…”.)
