Welcome to Kindergarten at the Wellington Catholic District School Board!

We are thrilled to have you join our vibrant and caring community of learners. At Wellington Catholic, we are dedicated to creating safe, nurturing, and inclusive spaces where students can thrive academically, spiritually, and emotionally. Rooted in faith and a commitment to excellence, our Catholic schools prioritize high academic standards while fostering the holistic development of every child—mind, body, and spirit. Our passionate staff are eager to partner with you to spark your child’s natural curiosity, uncover their unique God-given talents, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

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A Strong Start with Kindergarten

Our two-year Kindergarten program provides an engaging, play-based learning environment designed to help every child feel included and valued. This program builds a strong foundation for early learning by: Nurturing community connections and collaboration. Helping children expand on their knowledge and experiences. Developing essential skills and fostering a positive attitude toward education. The skills and confidence your child gains in this program will set them up for success throughout their school years.

Enroll Today!

Join us in shaping your child’s future in a community that cares. Click here to complete the online pre-registration form and take the first step toward your child’s exciting educational journey.

Please click here to complete the online student pre-registration form.

Assistance from SWIS with Kindergarten Registration

If you need help registering your child(ren) for school in your language, please contact SWIS at 226-332-0785

Si necesita ayuda para matricular a su(s) hijo(s) en la escuela en su idioma, por favor contacte el programa SWIS al 226-332-0785

Якщо вам потрібна допомога, щоб зареєструвати дитину до школи українською мовою, будь ласка зателефонуйте консультанту SWIS за номером 226-332-0785

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Welcome to Kindergarten - A Guide for Parents

 

Kindergarten Registration Process

We’ve made registering for Kindergarten at the Wellington Catholic District School Board a simple, step-by-step process: 

Step 1. Determine School

Verify your admission eligibility and confirm your local school of attendance before starting the registration process. To determine your local Catholic school and transportation eligibility, visit www.findmyschool.ca and follow these steps:

  1. Click on "Which school do I attend?"
  2. Enter your house number, street and city.
  3. Beside "Board", select Wellington Catholic District School Board.
  4. Beside "Grade", PK4 for Year 1 Kindergarten, K for Year 2 Kindergarten, etc.
  5. Click Submit button.
  6. To confirm eligibility for Transportation, select "View Transportation Eligibility"

Step 2. Begin the Online Registration Process

Click on the following link to pre-register:  Online Pre-Registration Form 

Pre-registering provides our staff with general information about your child and family. Rest assured, this information is kept confidential.  After pre-registering, you will receive an email containing a unique registration code for your child. Please store this code in a safe place for future use.  The email will also include a link to complete the online registration process. (Please allow a couple of days for this email to arrive.)

Step 3. Complete the Online Registration

Use the link and registration code provided in the email to finish the registration process.  Have important details, like emergency contact information, readily available to complete the registration. 

Step 4. Visit the School - Meet School Staff and Verify Information

Schedule a meeting with the school to meet the staff and finalize your child’s admission. 

Parents and guardians will be required to provide the following documents to complete registration, please ensure you have these documents ready:

  1. Proof of Age (e.g. Birth Certificate, Birth Registration Form, Baptismal Certificate, Canadian Citizenship/Permanent Resident Card, Passport, & custodial documents, if applicable)
  2. Child or Parents Baptismal Certificate (If your child is not baptized and both parents are non-Catholic, we welcome families who are seeking a faith-based education for their children in our Catholic schools. Families who are seeking admission through our non-Catholic admissions are asked to contact the school where they will meet with our principal and fill out the following WCDSB Non-Catholic Student Request Form. You are welcome to complete this form ahead of your meeting. For more information regarding student admissions, please see the following board policy: Admission of Students to the Wellington Catholic School.pdf)
  3. Immunization Record (Please submit directly to Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health)
  4. Proof of Address (e.g. utility/tax bill, purchase/lease agreement, phone (landline)/cable/internet bill. A driver’s license, bank/credit card statements or cell phone bills are not accepted.)
  5. Verification of date of arrival/immigration documents (if child was not born in Canada)

If Applicable:

  1. Custody Documents
  2. School Records (Report cards, IEPs, Student transcripts)
  3. Proof of Tax Support for any new families (i.e. most recent tax bill)

Additional Forms and Information

  1. Release of Student Information
  2. School Entry Questionnaire
  3. Voluntary Confidential Self-Identification Form for First Nations Métis and Inuit Families

Registering in IB PYP at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Guelph

Sacred Heart IB PYP School Registration: For information about registering at Sacred Heart - Guelph's school site in the only International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) offered within Guelph and Wellington County, please click here. There are limited program spaces available for IB PYP so a random selection process will be used if registration during the open period exceeds the number of spaces available. We ask that if you are interested in learning more please reach out to Sacred Heart - Guelph for more information.

As always, for any questions or assistance with the registration process, please don't hesitate to reach out to administration at your local elementary school or the Wellington Catholic District School Board directly at (519) 821-4600. A full list of contact information can be found here.

Please note: Prior to registration, immunization records must be completed through WDG Public Health: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Immunization

For information on how to register online with the Wellington Catholic DSB, please see the following instructional video: