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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Webpage
The Board has added a new Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion webpage. You can find it here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/wellbeing/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/. The page opens with an inspiring message from Director Loretta Notten, about what equity means at our board. Take some time to peruse the page. You will find a human rights section, links to popular equity podcasts, a multicultural calendar, an equity, diversity, and inclusion glossary and more. Even test your cultural and geopolitical knowledge. Enjoy.
Upcoming WCDSB Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre (35 Weber St. W., Unit A, Kitchener, ON – Boardroom (1st Floor) – Sitting room only due to COVID-19 restrictions). 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
Author / Advocate Michael Jacques to Speak at WCDSB Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
The WCDSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will be hosting guest speaker Michael Jacques at the upcoming October 6th SEAC meeting. Michael is a talented, determined and passionate young man living with autism and an intellectual disability. He lives and works in the Niagara Region where he is a very active member in his community and beyond. Michael has travelled across Canada to share his story to motivate and inspire schools, organizations and our world
District 8 Announcement Regarding Return of Athletics in 2021-22
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board and District 8 Athletic Association are happy to announce the return of its interschool athletic programming effective September 20, 2021. Active participation in athletics has known health benefits, including physical fitness and mental wellness. Athletics provides social interaction which is necessary in a time of uncertainty for our students. It is with this in mind that we have prioritized getting our youth back to play and competition with health
Catholic Parent Involvement Committee Volunteers
WCDSB parents – we are recruiting new parent volunteers for our Catholic Parent Involvement Committee. Find out more information and apply by September 27 by visiting our CPIC website.
Important Information About WCDSB International Languages Programs
International Languages Elementary Program In September 2021 we plan to host IL classes, using school board approved Google Meet, where students will take part in the remote learning time. Students will also be assigned on-line and off-line activities with study materials posted to school board approved Google sites. All activities will focus on real-life, communicative and useful tasks to be completed in the language you have chosen for your child. In order to participate in the International Languages, learn-at-home
Skills Ontario International Day of the Girl
Skills Ontario is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 3-Part International Day of the Girl Series again this year from October 4 – 11. This series will have a focus on girls in grades 7-8, but is open to all students from K-8 to participate, and anyone else who would like to join. https://www.skillsontario.com/young-womens-initiatives Classes (students/teachers), and families will have the opportunity to come together to not only learn about the skilled
Welcome to Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools
We’re thrilled to be back at school and proud to celebrate with our #WCDSBAwesome new video. Take a few minutes to see what a Quality, Inclusive, Faith-based Catholic education looks like. Your path forward awaits. Link to video: https://youtu.be/_hrrzDNhyzs Register here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/our-schools/register-for-school/
Upcoming WCDSB Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Committee of the Whole) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre (35 Weber St. W., Unit A, Kitchener, ON – Boardroom (1st Floor) – Sitting room only due to COVID-19 restrictions). Agenda: Committee of the Whole Other Information: General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees (Agenda files can be large. If you are
Message from the Minister of Education
Please click HERE to read a special back-to-school message from the Minister of Education.
