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BUILD A DREAM – TRADES WEEK
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians, On behalf of Build a Dream and in partnership with School Boards across Ontario, you are invited to TRADES WEEK - a FREE 2-day event taking place on Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 20 from 6:00pm-8:30pm EST for parents and high school students. This interactive virtual event will highlight opportunities in a number of careers, along with OYAP/Pre-apprenticeship to better assist students to make informed career choices. This event will
WCDSB Announces Chair’s Award, Community Partner Award and Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients
Each year, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board proudly announces the recipients of three major awards: Chair’s Award, Community Partner Award and Distinguished Graduate Award. This year’s recipients of those respective awards are John Dietrich (Principal of St. Mary’s High School), Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Parish (St. Mary’s Parish), and Dr. Laura Shoemaker (retired WCDSB Superintendent of Special Education). The Chair’s and Community Partner Awards will be presented virtually on May 13, 2021. The Distinguished Graduate
Summer Learning Registration
Registration is now OPEN! Waterloo Catholic District School Board is committed to supporting your child’s continued learning. In July and August this year, there are a number of learning options available for elementary and secondary students that will ignite, support and challenge students toward success and preparation for the next grade. ALL Elementary, Secondary and Adult Learning options can be found here: www.wcdsb.ca/summer-learning.
“Gathered to Become” Workforce Census
The WCDSB Staff Workforce Census has launched! Why a workforce census? The purpose of the Census is to ensure we understand the demographic reality of our entire staff community. This information will assist in developing plans to support a representative, equitable and healthy workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Ultimately, our goal is for our students to see themselves and their classmates reflected in their school experience. That is, in their curriculum,
Waterloo Catholic District School Board Welcomes New Superintendents
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is pleased to welcome new Superintendents Dr. Jennifer Ritsma and Annalisa Varano. They replace Superintendents Maria Ivankovic and Richard Olson, who are both retiring. Dr Jennifer Ritsma joins the WCDSB from the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board. She began her career as an Educational Assistant and has worked her way up through all roles in school life, to now a Supervisory Officer. Most recently, she has served in
Beacons of Hope – St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres
Today we are highlighting students from our St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres. Beacons of HopeSt. Louis Adult Learning andContinuing Education Centres Video #WCDSBNuturingHope #GatheredToBecome
Beacons of Hope – St. Mary’s Family of Schools
Today we are highlighting students from our St. Mary's HS Family of Schools. Beacons of HopeSt. Mary's HS Family of Schools Video #WCDSBNuturingHope #GatheredToBecome
Beacons of Hope – St. David CSS Family of Schools
Today we are highlighting students from our St. David CSS Family of Schools. Beacons of Hope St. David CSS Family of Schools Video #WCDSBNuturingHope #GatheredToBecome
Upcoming “Virtual” Board Meetings – Monday, May 10, 2021
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. — Monday, May 10, 2021. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be streamed live on Youtube: Agenda 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…”.) IMPORTANT NOTE: The WCDSB Committee of
Beacons of Hope – St. Isidore Virtual Learning School
Today we are highlighting students from our St. Isidore Virtual Learning School. Beacons of Hope - St. Isidore Virtual Learning School Video #WCDSBNuturingHope #GatheredToBecome
