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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.
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
