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Ontario Begins the 2023-24 School Year with a Back to Basics Focus
Please read the following message from the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce. Minister's Back to School Letter - English Minister's Back to School Letter - French
Special Message from Chair of the Board of Trustees & Director of Education
Dear Waterloo Catholic Families, On behalf of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, we welcome you and your family back for the start of the 2023-24 school year. We also extend a warm welcome to students, families, and staff that are joining us for the first time this year. We hope you all had an excellent summer and are as eager as we are to kick-off another exciting new year. Those who are interested
Links Fore Learning 2023
Conestoga Golf Club, Conestogo Thursday, August 24, 2023 7:30 am Registration 8:00 am Shotgun Start Registration, Cart, Breakfast and Lunch: $165 Lunch Reception Only: $40 Register on our website: www.ccfowr.ca Info: 519.578.3660, ext. 2474
Summer Mental Health Supports
We are excited to share that this summer, WCDSB School Social Workers will provide short-term mental health and well-being support to WCDSB students. School Social Workers are available to consult about concerns related to student mental health, help navigate connections to mental health support in the community, and transition to school support for Fall. Should you wish to connect with a WCDSB School Social Worker, please email: WCDSBsocialwork@wcdsb.ca. This email address will be monitored Monday
Important Message from the Chair of the Board & Director of Education
We are saddened by the act of hate that unfolded at the University of Waterloo on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Our prayers go to the victims of this Homophobic and Transphobic attack and to the entire 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Events such as this remind us that learning institutions everywhere need to be places that promote inclusivity and acceptance, and are safe spaces for all. In solidarity with the University of Waterloo and the entire 2SLGBTQIA+
Year End Messages from the Director of Education & Minister of Education
As we close out the 2022-23 school year and look forward to a hopefully fun and restful summer ahead, I’d like to share a few thoughts about the journey we’ve all shared these last 10 months. Last year, after months of upheaval and uncertainty, we began our transition into the post COVID-19 era. The transition wasn’t easy yet, aided by our new 3-year Pastoral Plan and Multi-year Strategic Plan, the “normal” we once took
WCDSB Celebrates 18 Certified EcoSchools
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is proudly celebrating 18 newly-certified EcoSchools. EcoSchools Canada is a certification program for elementary through secondary schools that nurtures environmental learning and climate action. The award-winning, curriculum-linked framework supports school communities as they assess, track, benchmark, and celebrate environmental excellence. PLATINUM (4) Blessed Sacrament CES St Agnes CES St Dominic Savio CES St Kateri Tekakwitha CES GOLD (7) St Benedict CSS St Mary's HS St Clement CES Our
Young Basketball Enthusiasts are “Chewin’ up the Nets” at St. Benedict CSS
Waterloo Region has long been a basketball hotbed, and with the recent success and stardom of Kitchener’s newly-crowned NBA Champion Jamal Murray, you can expect more youth than ever before will want to take up the game. For 16 years, St. Benedict CSS in Cambridge has had the privilege of running the annual Family of Schools Basketball Spring Basketball League for boys and girls in grades four to eight. Founded by John Malnerich, St. Benedict’s past senior boys
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — June 2023
Meetings Special Public Board Meeting Monday, June 5, 2023 -- Meeting Agenda Package Special Public Board Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2023 -- Meeting Agenda Package Regular Public Board Meeting Monday, June 12, 2023 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights 2023-24 School Year Budget The 2023-24 School Year Budget was presented on Monday, June 5, 2023 and approved on Monday, June 12, 2023. Quick Facts > The overall budget is as follows: Total Operating: $338.5 M
