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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
Renewing the Promise – A Pastoral Letter
Our Catholic schools offer an extraordinary contribution to the social and environmental fabric of our society and world. In partnership with parents, who bear the primary responsibility for the education of their children, all those who work in Catholic education are called upon to reflect, in a faithful and discerning fashion, God's presence in this world. Click here to download: Renewing The Promise - A Pastoral Letter
St. David CSS Receives Premier’s Award for Accepting Schools
St. David Catholic Secondary School in Waterloo has been named one of just 10 Ontario schools to receive the prestigious Premier’s Award for Accepting Schools. The award is presented annually to recognize schools that have demonstrated exceptional initiative, creativity and leadership in promoting a safe, inclusive and accepting school climate. Overcoming Barriers St. David's efforts to encourage staff and student participation and engagement in healthy schools activities have succeeded in building a safe and
St. David CSS – 15th Annual Acoustic Charity Concert
This was St. David's 15th annual Acoustic Charity Concert, and in that time the kids have raised over $15,000 for various charities (this time it was Haven House, a shelter in Cambridge for women and children escaping abusive situations).
