Nov 30, 2022
We will be sending home a printed copy of our student’s individual results for EQAO from last year (grades 3 & 6 for reading, writing and math), along with a letter.
The public profile for our school is available at: https://www.eqao.com/report/?id=2679&mident=866296. Eqao has yet to update our school information (i.e. location and enrolment).
November 28, 2022
This morning we had our first Advent Liturgy in the chapel. As we light the candle for the first week of Advent – HOPE, also called the “Prophecy Candle” in remembrance of the prophets, primarily Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ.
We Hope.
Hope in Jesus.
Hope that he will come again.
November 20, 2022
Important Update on CUPE Strike
Earlier this evening, the Ontario government and education workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees – Ontario – (CUPE) reached a tentative contract agreement.
As a result, all WCDSB sites and programs will be operating tomorrow on their regular schedules.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked through this time of uncertainty.
November 16, 2022
As you may be aware, the Ontario government and education workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees – Ontario – (CUPE) continue to negotiate in hopes of reaching a deal that works for all.
On Wednesday, November 16th, CUPE served five days’ notice that if no contract is reached, their workers would be on strike effective Monday, November 21, 2022.
CUPE and the government have negotiation dates scheduled up to and including Sunday November 20, 2022. It is our hope that a deal will be reached before Monday’s strike date and kids can come to school as normal.
The WCDSB has more than 1,200 staff represented by CUPE, in multiple different roles in schools.
As before — given such a large number of potentially absent staff, should a strike occur, it will not be possible to safely open and operate our schools.
If a strike occurs, and schools are closed to in-person attendance, we will move directly to synchronous remote learning.
Chromebooks will be available to students who need them in advance of any school closure.
In the event of a strike, St. Louis Adult Learning classes will continue to run, but St. Louis site offices will be closed.
WCDSB extended day programs will not be running.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the learning of all students keeps moving forward.
We will keep you updated as further information becomes available.
Please monitor our website: https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/labour-updates/
November 7, 2022
As a result of this morning’s announcement by the Premier that the Ontario government will rescind Bill 28 and will return to collective bargaining with the Canadian Public Sector Employees Union – Ontario — (CUPE), education workers represented by CUPE have agreed to pause their job action and return to schools effective tomorrow – Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
This means all WCDSB schools (including St. Louis) will be open on November 8 for a regular day of classes.
All school transportation will be running as regularly scheduled.
All WCDSB extended day programs will be running on their regular schedules.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we transitioned into remote learning.
We pray that both sides will quickly reach a fair and just collective agreement that serves the interests of all.
November 6, 2022
Dear Parents & Guardians:
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board will continue with independent/remote learning activities on Monday, November 7 and until further notice.
Schools will NOT be open to students and transportation will NOT be running. Before/after school programs will NOT be operating.
Teachers will begin synchronous learning activities on Monday, November 7, until further notice.
Should your child be absent/unable to attend remote learning please inform their teacher.
Please feel free to contact your school if you have any questions or concerns.
We will post updated information as it becomes available on our WCDSB Labour Updates page at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/labour-updates/
CUPE has provided notice that they will be on strike, Friday, November 4. As a result of that notice, the Board has made the decision to close schools to all students and pivot to remote learning. Students will be able to login to their respective learning management system. Friday, November 4th will be an asynchronous instruction day and students will be able to access materials by 9:30 AM.
Updates will be provided via the Board website and school messenger.
https://www.wcdsb.ca/about-us/labour-updates/
