Dear Parents & Guardians: 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,
Dear Parents & Guardians, On Monday, November 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees approved recommendations to change the boundaries for Canadian Martyrs, Saint John Paul II, St. Anne (K), and St. Daniel Catholic Elementary Schools (CES) as well as St. Mary’s High School. The purpose was to establish boundaries for the new St. Patrick CES
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,
Dear St. Mary's Families - 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 tomorrow, Monday, November 7, and until further notice. St. Mary's High School will
Good afternoon, St. Mary's community - We hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and the extra hour today! At this time, we do not have further details about the status of the CUPE job action and the learning format for tomorrow (Monday, Nov. 7th). We are hopeful to hear more details in the coming
Dear Parents & Guardians: As reported in several media outlets, CUPE has indicated that they will be withdrawing services to school boards in Ontario on Friday, November 4, 2022. CUPE represents education workers at the Waterloo Catholic District School Board that include school administrative assistants, educational assistants, early childhood educators, library technicians, child and youth
Good evening, St. Mary's Families - As you may be aware, contract negotiations between the Canadian Union of Public Employees – Ontario (CUPE) and the Ontario government have yet to produce an agreement. While we encourage both sides to come to a fair agreement, we do understand that if one is not met there could be
Good afternoon, St. Mary’s Families – As you may be aware, earlier today shots were fired on school grounds outside of St. Mary’s High School. Police have since determined the weapon involved was a “starter’s pistol” and the blank cartridges were fired into the air. Police believe this to be a targeted incident. School staff
You are invited to our annual SMH Community Christmas Dinner! In keeping with our Kindness Matters theme and the spirit of the Christmas season, all students of our school, along with their families, are invited to come and share a complimentary pasta dinner with salad and garlic bread, in addition to house-made Christmas desserts and
Parent/Guardian - Student - Teacher Conferences - Thursday, October 27, 2022 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm all interviews will be in-person online booking of conference appointments - opens on Oct 20th at 9am and runs through Oct 26th at 9am conference tips for parents/guardians Please click HERE to book
