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All Buses Cancelled, All Schools Open, All Secondary School Exams Postponed
January 29, 2019 From Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region: All Buses Cancelled, All Schools Open, All Secondary School Exams Postponed Due to the current weather and road conditions, ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. All Public and Catholic Schools are open. All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN. All Public and Catholic Secondary School Exams that
Calling All Children & Youth: We Need to Hear Your Voices!!!
Dear Parents / Guardians, Children & Youth... We need your help! Last year the Federal Government launched the “Smart Cities Challenge”, a national competition that encourages communities to come up with innovative technology solutions to their most pressing challenge. The top prize is $50 million!!! Waterloo Region entered the contest with a focus on healthy children and youth. We want to make our community THE BEST in Canada for kids. And we were chosen one
Board of Trustees Meeting – Monday, January 28, 2019
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. -- Monday, January 28, 2019 -- at the Waterloo Region Catholic Education Centre. Meeting Agenda General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees Directions to the Catholic Education Centre The Waterloo Catholic District School Board, representing more than 96,000 Catholic school supporters, operates 49 schools and five adult education facilities serving more than 40,000 elementary, secondary and continuing
Here’s What to do When the Weather is Bad…
Winter has finally arrived in Waterloo Region! It’s snow season — and that means it’s time to review the WCDSB’s Inclement Weather Policy. Winter weather can be very unpredictable. So it’s best to be prepared. Here are some key things to remember – because not every day with snow is a snow day: ~~ Bad weather — such as a snow storm, freezing rain or frigid temperatures — is always a possibility during the winter months.
Summer Boost Program Registration Update
The WCDSB Summer Boost program is designed to provide an exciting educational program aimed at improving the numeracy and literacy skills of our students during the summer months. Teachers and students experience three fun-filled weeks of learning and growing together. The school board has not yet received government confirmation of funding for our Summer Learning Programs, including the 2019 Summer Boost Program. So, at this time we are unable to open Summer Boost registration. We
Registration is Open: It’s Time to Sign Up for School!!
It’s time to sign up for the 2019-20 school year – and registering to attend one of Waterloo Region’s 44 Catholic elementary schools and five Catholic secondary schools has never been easier. In fact, a quality, inclusive, faith-based education is now just a click away for families of Kindergarten students thanks to the Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s Online Registration system. QUICKFacts ~~ Parents can access the Online Registration form by clicking on the Register for School link on the WCDSB Homepage and then choosing either Kindergarten
Child and Youth Care Worker, Educational Assistant & Personal Support Worker Appreciation Day
To help every student realize their full potential to transform God’s world, we depend on the support and guidance of parents and caregivers, and of every staff member that touches the lives of our students. Supporting student independence to graduation is an important component within our inclusive education model at the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. It is vital for our students to learn independent skills, to interact socially and engage with their peers, and
Registrations Now Open for ARTrageous!
ARTrageous! All epic artists have been ARTrageous in their own time. Grade 7&8 Students will be inspired to create, plan and explore their own unique style during the two day program. Register online by Friday Jan 25th
New WCDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan
The new 2018-2021 WCDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan was presented to the Board of Trustees on Monday, January 14, 2019. The work of developing this Strategic Plan commenced in the spring of 2018, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, at which time stakeholders were engaged in a survey that asked them to reflect both on the current MYSP and their vision for our priorities going forward. This plan has been positioned as an extension
French Immersion Registration online January 7-31
Attention all Senior Kindergarten Parents and Guardians, This is a reminder that registration for the French Immersion lottery will be open from January 7-31, 2019. Interested families may register on the WCDSB website: https://www.wcdsb.ca/programs-and-services/fsl/ If you have not had an opportunity to attend one of the French Immersion Parent Information Meetings, the final one will be held at St David CSS. 4 High St. Waterloo, on Monday January 14 from 6-7pm.
