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Nominations Are Open: Distinguished Graduate, Community Partner & Chair’s Awards (wcdsb.ca)

Nominations are open for the annual WCDSB “Distinguished Graduate Award”“Community Partner Award” and “Chair’s Award”. Information about the awards is available HERE. If you wish to make a nomination in any of the categories, please complete and submit your application by Monday, April 8th, 2024. Forms can be accessed below.

If you submitted a nominee in prior years and wish to have the individual nominated again, please resubmit your application.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alice Figueiredo via email at alice.figueiredo@wcdsb.ca or 519-578-3660 Ext. 2239.  

Chair’s Award

Chair’s Award Nomination Form: https://lf.wcdsb.ca/Forms/BD003F

The Chair’s Award is presented to a person (or group of people) in the school system who has contributed significantly to Catholic Education. It is given annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made in serving the students, staff and greater community of Waterloo Region and/or to the betterment of Catholic Education in Ontario in general.

Community Partner Award

Community Partner/Agency Award Nomination Form: https://lf.wcdsb.ca/Forms/BD004F

The Community Partner Award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions made to Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools by a community partner or agency serving the students, staff and greater community of Waterloo Region.

Distinguished Graduate Award

Distinguished Graduate Award Nomination Form: https://lf.wcdsb.ca/Forms/BD002F

The Distinguished Graduate Award was established in 2005 under the Board’s “Celebration of Excellence” policy. It is presented annually to a graduate of 10 or more years from Waterloo Region’s Catholic Schools who has provided an outstanding example of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations in action. The award is presented at the graduation exercises of the recipient’s Secondary School or another appropriate public venue.

By |2024-03-20T06:50:18-04:00March 20th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Nominations Are Open: Distinguished Graduate, Community Partner & Chair’s Awards (wcdsb.ca)

Kindergarten Registration – updated links

Children born in 2020 are eligible for JK/Year 1 Kindergarten.

Children born in 2019 are eligible for SK/Year 2 Kindergarten.

If your child is not baptized and both parents are non-Catholic, please complete this form and send it to mark.modolo@wcdsb.ca to arrange for a pre-registration interview.

If you or your child is baptized, there are two steps required to register:

  1. Follow the registration instructions described here.
  2. Visit the school so that we can verify required documentation (proof of address, birthdate, etc.).
    Lisa Miller will be meeting with parents on Wednesday February 7, and Thursday February 8 to verify documentation.
    Please use this link to book a time
    to come to meet with her at the school.
By |2024-01-22T17:04:03-05:00January 22nd, 2024|News|Comments Off on Kindergarten Registration – updated links

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

Children born in 2020 are eligible for JK/Year 1 Kindergarten.

Children born in 2019 are eligible for SK/Year 2 Kindergarten.

If your child is not baptized and both parents are non-Catholic, please complete this form and send it to mark.modolo@wcdsb.ca to arrange for a pre-registration interview.

If you or your child is baptized, there are two steps required to register:

  1. Follow the registration instructions described here.
  2. Visit the school so that we can verify required documentation (proof of address, birthdate, etc.).
    Lisa Miller will be meeting with parents on Wednesday February 7, and Thursday February 8 to verify documentation.
    Please use this link to book a time
    to come to meet with her at the school.

 

By |2024-01-22T10:19:11-05:00January 19th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

Community Event: Kidpreneur Market – November 27

Kidpreneur Market – Featuring local child-run businesses. 

Monday, November 27, 7:00 – 8:30 pm 

Baden Public School

Cash Only

Enjoy an evening of holiday shopping while supporting local kids!

By |2023-11-26T14:14:43-05:00November 26th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Community Event: Kidpreneur Market – November 27

Thanksgiving Food Drive

The New Hamburg Firebirds are once again asking for your help and continued support for their annual Thanksgiving  Food Drive.

Since its inception The New Hamburg Firebirds Thanksgiving game night, along with the students and their schools participating in the Shopping Cart Challenge we have been able to collect over 28,500 lbs of non- perishable food to put on the shelves of the Wilmot Family Resource Centre

After being very restricted for a couple of years as to what we were able to do, Last year we were back in full force and by the end of the food drive 8,530 lbs of food donations and over $3,000.00 in monetary donations were collected. The New Hamburg Firebirds Thanksgiving Food Drive’s huge success only becomes reality because of the phenomenal help of people in a community that just continues to give.

Unfortunately this year is no different than past years…, the fact is we are in great need of your help and support more than ever. New Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation for its welcoming attitude and kindness. While we don’t know what changes and challenges lie in the future, we do know that we are resilient, and we can adapt to what ever comes next and continue to learn from the past. One of the things that make New Hamburg such a great place to live is the way residents come together to assist , and support each other if the need presents itself. I see this evidence in every part of the community,  especially this time of year.

The New Hamburg Firebirds always strive to do their best in giving back to the community and this is why we truly need you to be part of our team to help us help the Wilmot Family Resource Centre.

Please give whatever you can and we hope to see everyone at the Thanksgiving Friday Night Game on October 6.

 

By |2023-10-02T13:08:13-04:00October 2nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Thanksgiving Food Drive

Friday, September 29th is Orange Shirt Day in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange shirts on Friday!

By |2023-09-28T20:23:38-04:00September 28th, 2023|News|Comments Off on

Community Event: The Story of Canairelief

The Princess Cinemas in Waterloo will be premiering a documentary produced and directed by a local Nigerian artist and academic.

OPERATION LIGHTS OUT chronicles a forgotten story in Canadian history and the role played by unacknowledged Canadians in saving over one million lives during the Nigerian Civil War often referred to as the “Biafran War.”

For more information:  https://www.princesscinemas.com/movie/operation-lights-out-the-story-of-canairelief

This event will feature the cinema premiere of the documentary “Operation Lights Out: The Story of Canairelief” followed by a conversation and Q&A with the film’s Director. The cinematic premiere of the film at Princess Cinemas in Waterloo with 2 dates as follows:

Sunday, October 1, 2023:  2:00 pm
Wednesday, October 4, 2023:  7:00 pm

There is some violence depicted and many references to war and violence, so this film would be be appropriate for older viewers – i.e. secondary school students, and parents.

By |2023-09-23T18:29:15-04:00September 23rd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Community Event: The Story of Canairelief

A Great Terry Fox School Run – $3000 Raised!

With beautiful weather, energetic students, and a generous group of volunteers to keep our route safe, we enjoyed a wonderful Terry Fox School Run today!

On the fundraising side, we have now reached our goal of $3000 raised for the Terry Fox Foundation! Thank you for your generosity and support!

If you haven’t had a chance to donate, our school fundraising page will remain open this week at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/36010

Thank you to all of our teachers, students, volunteers, and families who have helped create a successful day at school and a successful fundraising campaign!

 

By |2023-09-23T18:25:07-04:00September 22nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on A Great Terry Fox School Run – $3000 Raised!
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