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We are pleased to formally announce the election of Matteo Leone of Monsignor Doyle CSS and Allison Hannah Berwick of Resurrection CSS as Student Trustees for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. This marks a significant achievement, reflecting their exemplary leadership qualities and the trust placed in them by their peers. The roles they will assume are vital in ensuring that the student body is well-represented within our educational framework. Their election is a testament to their

DAVID A. ROBERTSON is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, has won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, as well as the Writer's Union of Canada Freedom to Read award. He has received several other accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, podcaster, public speaker, and social advocate. He was honoured with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba for outstanding contributions in the arts and

PROPERTY FOR SALE - PUBLIC REQUEST FOR OFFERS TO PURCHASE RFO 2024-07 The former St. Boniface Maryhill Catholic Elementary School, Municipally located at 1354 Maryhill Road, Maryhill, Ontario, N0B 2B0 Click here for details - RFO 2024-07 Former St. Boniface Maryhill

Dear WCDSB Families,  Please be advised that the Professional Activity (PA) Day originally scheduled for April 19, 2024, will now be held on April 8, 2024. This change is being made to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff during the Total Solar Eclipse expected on April 8, 2024.  Looking directly at the Sun causes serious eye damage, especially during a solar eclipse.   To watch a solar eclipse safely, you need eye protection

Agenda Board of Trustees’ Special Board Meeting: Monday, February 12,  2024 @ 6:00 pm – Agenda: 2024-02-12_Special-Board-of-Trustee_Agenda Committee of the Whole Meeting: Monday, February 12, 2024 (to follow Special Board) – Agenda: 2024-02-12_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

Friday, February 9, was an exciting day for Waterloo Catholic District School Board students. 19th Annual Beating the Odds Conference Beating the Odds is a full-day event hosted on Wilfred Laurier University’s Waterloo campus specifically for high school students, designed to elevate their ambitions towards pursuing higher education. In response to data indicating a 70% drop-out rate among racialized students in the Waterloo Region, community members and supporters bring together professionals and university students to

February 21, 2024, Zoom webinar 6:30-7:30 pm FREE to attend Award-winning employment researcher Dr. Jon Callegher will explain why students can be confident in their pursuit of a post-secondary pathway in the Skilled Trades. 5 data-driven reasons why the Skilled Trades are an ideal career option The physical and mental health benefits of the Skilled Trades Well-paying, fulfilling jobs with the potential for advancement How “University-bound” traits are also Skilled Trade traits Information about

Don’t delay!  Children born in 2018 have one week left to be registered in the French Immersion lottery for the 2024-25 Grade 1 class.  The lottery closes on February 4, 2024, at 9 pm. To apply for the lottery, follow the link on our website https://www.wcdsb.ca/programs-and-services/fsl/.

Have you received a letter from Public Health telling you that your child is missing a vaccination? Appointments are now available for any student who needs to catch up on their routine vaccines, including Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Meningococcal, Pertussis (whooping cough), and Varicella (chickenpox). Book a catch-up appointment, if your child is missing a vaccine. Report your child’s vaccinations, if they have gotten the missing vaccines. You need to report your child’s

Our 2024-2025 Extended Day Pre-Registration is now open! Families interested in the program are encouraged to pre-register using the link below. Pre-register: https://regionofwaterloo.onehsn.com/wcdsb/ More information on Extended Day: https://www.wcdsb.ca/our-schools/register-for-school/extended-day-program/