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Important Update on Potential CUPE Strike
Dear Parents & Guardians: As reported in several media outlets, CUPE has indicated that they will be withdrawing services to school boards in Ontario on Friday, November 4, 2022. CUPE represents education workers at the Waterloo Catholic District School Board that include school administrative assistants, educational assistants, early childhood educators, library technicians, child and youth care workers, lunch hour supervisors and some central office staff. There are approximately 1200 full/part-time CUPE workers in our
Waterloo Catholic District School Board Welcomes New Superintendent
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome new Superintendent Paul Mendonca. Paul replaces former WCDSB Superintendent John Klein, who was recently appointed Director of Education of the Halton Catholic District School Board. Paul began his educational journey with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board in 1998. He has been a teacher, vice principal and a principal with Waterloo Catholic. He is currently the principal of Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School in
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — October, 2022
Meetings Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Monday, October 3, 2022 – Meeting Agenda Package Special Public Board Meeting Monday, October 17, 2022 -- Meeting Agenda Package Regular Public Board Meeting Monday, October 25, 2022 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights Pastoral Plan Update Catholic schools exist to support the evangelizing mission of the Church. Catholic parents send their children to Catholic schools with certain expectations. The overriding expectation is that their child will experience
Upcoming Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre. Agenda: Public Board Meeting Other Information: General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees (Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.)
Are You Eligible to Vote for Catholic School Trustees in the October 24th Municipal Elections?
Municipal Election Day is Monday, October 24, 2022. Make sure your school support designation is “English Separate” (Catholic). It’s a powerful message in support of Waterloo Region’s Catholic schools & Catholic education. Many people assume they are registered Catholic school supporters when, in fact, they are not. CLICK HERE TO BE SURE —– https://www.voterlookup.ca/ Only Roman Catholic school supporters may vote for Catholic School Trustees. Information on voter eligibility, polling stations and candidates is available from
Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Special Public Board Meeting) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, October 17, 2022, at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre. Agenda: Public Board Meeting Other Information: General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees (Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.)
Board of Trustees Meetings: East Kitchener 7-12 Boundary Review Affecting ALL Grades in ALL Schools Involved
Schools Involved Canadian Martyrs CES, Saint John Paul II CES, St. Anne (K) CES, St. Daniel CES, St. Mary’s HS Monday, October 17, 2022 at 6:00pm Staff to present final staff report to the Board of Trustees. Opportunity for delegations. Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 6:00pm Staff to address questions of clarification for the Board of Trustees. Opportunity for delegations. Monday, November 7, 2022 at 6:00pm Board of Trustees to make the final decision. No
Thanksgiving Message from the Director of Education
Dear Waterloo Catholic Community… Thanksgiving has always been a time of reflection in our schools; a time when we pause to look back at the solid foundations of learning and friendship that have been established throughout September, and a time to look forward with anticipation to all the opportunities for growth still to come. As we continue to make a transition into a post COVID-19 era, we are thankful for the diligent work of
Thanksgiving Message from the Board of Trustees
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with abundance and blessed moments. Thank you to all staff for your hard work, day in and day out, to serve students and make Waterloo Region's Catholic Schools a place where all are welcome. Thank you for your generosity and your willingness to go above and beyond. And thank you to the parents, caregivers and students, who help
Upcoming Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Committee of the Whole Board) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, October 3, 2022, at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre. Agenda: Public Board Meeting Other Information: General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees (Agenda files can be large. If you are experiencing issues downloading a file, right click on the link and choose “Save Target As…”.)
