GUELPH - Wellington Catholic District School Board’s high schools will be holding in-person information evenings for local Grade 8 students interested in learning more about their high school experience.
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Area schools open today despite labour disruption
WELLINGTON COUNTY –Local schools are open today despite the province-wide strike by Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) education workers.
Annual Veteran’s Day Panel a powerful lesson in Remembrance for students
GUELPH – It’s one thing to read about our nation’s history at times of war, but it’s another lesson entirely to hear the lived experiences of those who have faced war or are actively serving their country in times of conflict.
How will an education workers strike affect Wellington County schools?
WELLINGTON COUNTY - On Nov. 4, 302 education workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and employed by Wellington County’s two school boards could walk off the job in a province-wide strike.
Annual Bishop’s Dinner for Community Needs returns to in-person for 20th anniversary
GUELPH – This year the Wellington Catholic District School Board, in partnership with the Diocese of Hamilton, is set to host the 20th annual Bishop’s Dinner for Community Needs in-person on Oct. 13 at the Italian Canadian Centre in Guelph.
Chamber of Commerce hosts meet-the-candidate event in Elora
ELORA – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce held a meet-the-candidates session at the Elora Community Centre on Sept. 12, and it may be the closest thing residents get to a debate before the municipal election on Oct. 24.
School boards prepare mental health supports as students return to school
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As another school year approaches, local boards and community organizations are ensuring mental health supports are in full swing to ease the transition period for students returning to school.
County interested in purchasing Guelph properties from Catholic school board
GUELPH – The County of Wellington is interested in purchasing three properties here from the Wellington Catholic District School Board.
New child care centre opens in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and County of Wellington held the grand opening for a child care centre and EarlyON Child and Family Centre at Sacred Heart Catholic School here on June 23.
St. Joseph Catholic School fundraising aids vaccination efforts in Guatemala
FERGUS – Students at St. Joseph Catholic School have raised funds to provide much needed vaccinations for families in Guatemala through One by One: The Latin America Project.
Who’s running in the municipal election?
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open. Candidates can officially file nominations for the offices of mayor, councillor or school board trustee until Aug. 19.
Wellington Catholic District School Board host county soccer tournaments
Soccer tournament – The Wellington Catholic District School Board boys and girls county…
WCDSB rethinking learning strategies as board reviews de-streaming approach
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees are encouraging the board to rethink its approach to teaching as students undergo their second semester since the province introduced de-streaming.
Mapleton continues push for licensed child care in township
MAPLETON – Local officials continue to make their case for government funding to create licensed child care spaces here.
Local school boards not immune to worsening staff shortages
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local school boards are not immune to the staffing shortages seen elsewhere in the province, with the largest board in Wellington County witnessing a 36% increase in staff absences since masks were no longer required in classrooms.