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WCDSB Board Meeting Bulletin — May, 2018
Meetings Committee of the Whole Board: Monday, May 14, 2018 – Meeting Agenda Package Public Board Meeting: Monday, May 28, 2018 -- Meeting Agenda Package Highlights Renewed Math Strategy Update In a previous report, the Board of Trustees was made aware of the capacity-building priorities for 2017-2018, rooted in Ontario’s Renewed Mathematics Strategy (RMS). The report presented to the Board on May 14, provides an update on the implementation of the RMS in WCDSB schools January.
St. David CSS Students Win $5,000 Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Grant for Reception House
It's very true when we say our #WCDSBAwesome @WCDSBNewswire schools "welcome the world"! Two years ago, Maroush was a newly-arrived government assisted refugee at Reception House Waterloo Region. On May 29, 2018, she and her St. David CSS project partner Shealynn, presented their $5,000 Youth Philanthropy Initiative Award (YPI) to Reception House! Every year, our WCDSB Newcomer Reception Centre (@WCDSBNewcomer) welcomes dozens and dozens of newcomer students into our #HeartOfTheCommunity school system. Much of that
John Sweeney CES – Faith in Action
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17th Annual Links FORE Learning Golf Classic – Thursday, August 23
The annual Links FORE Learning Golf Classic is one of the signature events each year for the Waterloo Region Catholic Schools Foundation. This year’s tournament on Thursday, August 23 at the Conestoga Golf & Country Club, marks the 17 annual edition of this not-to-be missed WCDSB gathering. CLICK HERE for the registration form. Proceeds from the tournament help the Foundation fund activities in its three focus areas: supporting program enhancements important to our Catholic education
Blessed Sacrament CES – Faith in Action
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Walking, Sharing and Renewing Faith – St. Benedict Family of Schools
The journey continues...
Nine WCDSB Schools Earn “Healthy Schools” Certifications
Waterloo Region, ON – Nine Waterloo Catholic District School Board schools have been awarded “Healthy Schools” certifications by the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA). Four WCDSB schools received Healthy Schools certifications in 2016-17. GOLD LEVEL St. Benedict CSS Resurrection CSS St. Joseph CES St. Elizabeth CES SILVER LEVEL St. David CSS Holy Rosary CES St. Margaret of Scotland CES St. Nicholas CES St. Michael CES Quick Facts Participating schools across Ontario completed the 6-Step Healthy Schools Process, which aligns with
St. Margaret of Scotland CES – Faith in Action
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O Canada Challenge
Show us your “True Patriot Love” You could rock a solo or get together with some friends to record your new version of O Canada and submit it as part of the O CANADA CHALLENGE. Your recording could be part of the new WCDSB album “True Patriot Love” to be played at our schools in September. Submissions due Monday June 11th through the Google Form This challenge is open to all WCDSB students! Questions? christine.bencina@wcdsb.ca
