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French Immersion Review ThoughtExchange
Today is the last day to participate in the French Immersion Review ThoughtExchange. https://my.thoughtexchange.com/#273463637 Please use the link to jump back into the exchange and add a few more stars to thoughts before the end of day! More information is available on the review. https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/accommodations/2020-21-french-immersion-review/
Public Consultation – Huron Brigadoon Boundary Review
Schools involved: Blessed Sacrament, John Sweeney, Our Lady of Grace, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Virtual via Microsoft Teams Live ThoughtExchange open now and closes April 14, 2021 Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Brief Presentation at 6:00 p.m. Questions & Answers period to follow Purpose: To present the preferred option (Option 1) and implementation recommendations, prior to finalizing the recommendations to the Board of Trustees. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Information, including pre-recorded staff presentation, is available at:
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — March, 2021
Meetings Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Monday, March 8, 2021 – Meeting Agenda Package Public Board Meeting Monday, March 22, 2021 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights Adult Education Update For many adult students, the ability to balance work, school and life responsibilities is often a driving force for the outcome of their academic success. Variability of work, increased need for digital resources, sporadic childcare, mental and physical well-being, and irregular access to community supports
Upcoming “Virtual” Board Meeting – Monday, March 22, 2021
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, March 22, 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 The Waterloo Catholic District School Board, representing more than 96,000 Catholic school supporters, operates 48 schools and five adult education facilities serving more than 40,000 elementary, secondary and continuing
2020/21 French Immersion Review
A review of the Board’s French Immersion program was initiated in October 2020. Parents/guardians and the public are invited to attend the virtual Public Meeting on Thursday, March 25, 2021 starting at 7pm to learn more about this review. Please visit the review webpage to sign up for notifications, review background information and for a link to the public meeting.
7-12 Program Review – Public Meeting March 17, 2021 – 6pm
Parents/guardians and the public are invited to attend the virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday, March 17 at 6:00pm to learn more about the key considerations for any future Grade 7-12 school. Visit the 7-12 Program Review webpage for more information as well as links to a survey and ThoughtExchange.
Public Consultation – Huron Brigadoon Boundary Review
Schools involved: Blessed Sacrament, John Sweeney, Our Lady of Grace, St.Kateri Tekakwitha Thursday, March 18, 2021 Virtual via Microsoft Teams Live ThoughtExchange open now and closes March 19, 2021 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Brief Presentation at 6:00 p.m. Questions & Answers until 8:00 p.m. Information, including pre-recorded staff presentation, is available at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/accommodations/huron-brigadoon-boundary-review/ Email: HuronBrigadoon@wcdsb.ca
2021-2022 Transition to Virtual School Survey
Please complete the following survey for any family that wishes to choose virtual learning for next school year. The choice for virtual will be a choice for September through June, there will not be transition periods during the year. Realizing that the landscape continues to change, we will confirm your choice with you in June (through one final survey open to all), but we will be seeking your interest now, so we can determine the
Special Message from the Director of Education
Dear Waterloo Catholic Community – Today we sit on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a pandemic and tomorrow will mark one year since we were told we were going to have an extended March Break, that ultimately became our first lockdown. A great deal has happened since then and as a community it is my sincere hope that as you look back on this past year, there are some moments of hope and
School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Review
Are you part of the WCDSB school community? Share your perspectives and experiences with the SRO Program through an online survey and/or sign up for a virtual small group conversation. WCDSB’s SRO Program is being reviewed by an independent third-party and will ensure your anonymity. Turner Consulting Group will conduct community consultations and will make recommendations for next steps. We encourage all those in our school community to share their perspectives. The survey closes March
