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Weather Impacted (Remote Learning) Day – Schools Closed
Tuesday February 16, 2021 Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Board are cancelled. All schools are CLOSED and it will be a Remote Learning Day. Students should visit their virtual classrooms for resources.
Huron Brigadoon Boundary Review
On January 25, 2021, the Board of Trustees received a report entitled “Huron Brigadoon Boundary Review – Initial Staff Report and Initiation of Review”, which included a proposed timeline for the boundary review. The Board of Trustees approved the initiation of the boundary review and directed staff to return to the February 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting with alternative timelines for the execution of the review. Board staff presented timeline options which would
Final WCDSB Elementary School Transition Survey
Dear Parents / Guardians of WCDSB Elementary School Children: Please note that your final opportunity to state your preference for a transfer for your child’s elementary school learning mode begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, and ends at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021. A special online survey has been created for you to state your choice. The survey is not yet active. It will be activated at 9:00 a.m. on
Special Welcome Back to School Message from the Director of Education
Dear Waterloo Catholic Community – We have made it through what felt like a long January. We sincerely hope that this letter finds you and your family well, and that you and your families are finding ways to stay positive during this challenging time. Today’s letter brings another update – one that has been eagerly awaited by many of our staff and students. On Wednesday, February 3rd the Minister of Education, informed by the Chief
Upcoming “Virtual” Board Meeting – Monday, February 8, 2021
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, February 8, 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
February 1 to 5 is #WCDSBPetWeek!!
February 1 to 5 2021 is #WCDSBPetWeek in Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools. Throughout the week, we invite all students and staff to share on social media their pets, and how their pets are helping them cope with COVID-19. If your family doesn’t have a real pet, please feel free to create a “virtual” pet and share that …. or share a favorite stuffy. We are all #InThisTogether – and everyone can play!! Remember to use
WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — January 2021
Meetings Committee of the Whole Board Meeting Monday, January 11, 2021 – Meeting Agenda Package Public Board Meeting Monday, January 25, 2021 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights Healthy Active Living Report Healthy Active Living in the WCDSB is integrated across multiple areas of the Multi-year Strategic Plan and plays a key role in fulfilling mental health and well being goals. The 2019-2020 school year saw evidence of much success within the Healthy Active Living portfolio.
Director of Education Update re: Extended School Closure Period
Dear Waterloo Catholic Community – We hope this letter finds you and your family well, and that you and your families are managing to stay positive during this most unique of years. I must begin as I did at the beginning of the month by sincerely thanking all our staff for their exceptional efforts since our return from the break. It has been a learning curve for so many and we know that learning remotely
Nominations Open for WCDSB Distinguished Graduate, Community Partner & Chair’s Awards
Nominations are now open for the annual WCDSB “Distinguished Graduate Award”, “Community Partner Award” and “Chair’s Award”. Information about the awards (including the Distinguished Graduate Award nomination form) is available HERE. There are no nomination forms for the Community Partner and Chair’s Awards. If you wish to make a nomination in any of the categories, please submit your rationale in writing along with any supporting documentation you feel appropriate, to Alice Figueiredo by Monday, March 31, 2021. Hard copy or
Upcoming “Virtual” Board Meeting – Monday, January 25, 2021
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, January 25, 2021. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be streamed live on Youtube: Meeting 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
