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Mentally Healthy Return-to-School Webpage for Families
As we move through these initial weeks of the 2021-22 school year we want to ensure that families have information at their fingertips about how to promote positive mental health in their children/teens through this transition. You may wish to take a few moments to read the following tip sheet: https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Supporting-Mental-Health-and-Wellness-during-the-Return-to-School-Tip-Sheet-EN.pdf You are also invited to visit the new WCDSB Mentally Healthy Return-to-school page at https://www.wcdsb.ca/return-to-school/, which features resources to promote wellbeing for the
Catholic Board Elects Two New Trustees
Trustees of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board have elected Shannon Nash and Hans Roach to fill two vacant seats on the Board of Trustees, representing Kitchener/Wilmot. The election was held during a public meeting on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre. There were 19 registered candidates. Under the Education Act, when a trustee vacancy occurs, the Board of Trustees must undertake a process to identify a qualified person to serve
WCDSB COVID-19 Operational Guidelines & Updated Daily School & Child Care Screening
As we get ready to head back to school, we are truly looking forward to a year that allows us to embrace a renewed love of learning, within our faith-based communities. We remain very grateful for your continued support as we navigate life in the COVID-19 era, and remain ready and willing to assist you as we transition back to what will undoubtedly be a #WCDSBAwesome year! Please review our full Operational Guidelines to ensure you understand
List of Candidates to Fill WCDSB Trustee Vacancies
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Committee of the Whole) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, August 30, 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). The purpose of the meeting is to hear presentations by candidates registered to fill two vacant seats on the Board of Trustees, representing Kitchener/Wilmot. The meeting will
Important Message from the Director of Education Re: Back-to-School Protocols
Dear WCDSB Community, The last days of summer are winding down and we know that everyone’s thoughts have turned to the return to school. We cannot wait to welcome all our staff and students back! We hope you have had a safe, restful and enjoyable summer. This letter brings a few important updates about our return and provides a link to a much more detailed overview of our Operational Guidelines. Return to In Person
Upcoming WCDSB Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Committee of the Whole) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, August 30, 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). The purpose of the meeting is to hear presentations by candidates registered to fill two vacant seats on the Board of Trustees, representing Kitchener/Wilmot. The meeting will
Preparing for the Return-To-School: Reflections and Resources for Families
As we move through these summer months we want to ensure that families have information at their fingertips about how to support the mental health and wellbeing of their children/teens. We have created a new Mentally Healthy Return-to-school page https://www.wcdsb.ca/return-to-school/ which features resources that might be helpful to promote wellbeing for the entire family in the coming months. You will find: Tipsheets for teens on recognizing if they need help, how to ask for
LAST CALL — Links fore Learning Golf Classic … The Tradition Continues!
The 19th Annual Links fore Learning Golf Classic … the tradition continues on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Conestoga Golf & Country Club. The event is sponsored by Waterloo Region's Catholic Schools and the Catholic Community Foundation of Waterloo Region (formerly the Waterloo Region Catholic Schools Foundation). The programing will align with Region of Waterloo COVID-19 protocols but, be assured, this will be another exceptional, unique, experience. The cost is still $150/golfer and registration
Special Message from the Waterloo Region Children and Youth Planning Table (CYPT)
An open letter to the young people, parents and those parenting in Waterloo Region: This past year has been hard. Really hard. You have all been asked to carry so much. For some, this has meant the chance for new skills, and new interests to grow. And for many, it has meant a roller-coaster ride of emotions, struggles to make it through some days, and in some cases, grief and real loss – of family,
WCDSB Summer Mental Health Supports
We are excited to share that once again this summer, the Ministry of Education has made it possible for WCDSB School Social Workers to provide short-term mental health and well-being support to WCDSB students. We will also work with WCDSB students and families in preparation for the transition to school in September 2021. Should you wish to connect with a WCDSB School Social Worker, please email: WCDSBsocialwork@wcdsb.ca. This email address will be monitored Monday through Friday,
