A Welcome Message from the Director of Education

Called to Witness 

Our pastoral theme this year is “Called to Witness,” which reminds us of our baptismal call to share our faith with others and to bring people closer to Christ. 

This is the last year of our five years of pastoral themes. I look forward to working with students and staff this year to look ahead to our pastoral themes for 2025-2030.  

Information on our pastoral themes can be found here.  

School Messenger 

All updates will be shared with families through SchoolMessenger. Please ensure you are registered to receive important updates from your child’s school or the board office. Please contact your school for more information on how to register. These updates will also be shared on our board website www.alcdsb.on.ca and through our social media accounts. Please follow these accounts to receive important information like the good works of our Catholic school communities.    

Facebook 

X (formerly Twitter) - @alcdsb 

Instagram - @algonquin_lakshore 

YouTube - @ALCDSBvid 

Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) 

Our board is preparing the key actions, strategies and performance indicators for Year 5 of our MYSP. I look forward to sharing this document with you in the coming weeks. This information will also be shared on our Board website and through social media channels.   

Stay tuned for the promotion of our 2025-2030 strategic planning process where we will be asking for your input on our priorities of Faith, Equity and Well-being, Achievement and Innovation, and Resource Management.  

TriBoard Transportation  

All student transportation is run through TriBoard Student Transportation Services. Please review this information at www.triboard.ca.  If your child takes the bus to school, please sign up for their Bus Status Alert Subscription.   

Thank you once again for trusting our Catholic school board to provide your child(ren) with a safe and happy Catholic learning environment where all members are loved, inspired, and successful.  

“Let God grant what is in your heart and fulfill all your plans.” Psalm 20:4 

 Sincerely,    

David DeSantis  

Director of Education