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History
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board traces its roots to 1852, when the Sisters of St. Joseph were asked by the vicar of St. Mary’s parish to establish education programs for Catholic children in the city. This was, in part, a response to a large influx of Catholic families from Ireland in the mid-1840’s.
The Hamilton Separate School Board was formally established in 1855. Over the next 114 years, other Catholic school districts and boards were established in Wentworth County and by 1969 there were seven Catholic boards. These amalgamated into the single regional structure in 1969. In 1998, the Hamilton-Wentworth Roman Catholic Separate School Board became The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board.
Governance
The Board is currently governed by nine trustees.
Trustees' Role
Catholic trustees are accountable to rate payers for:
- establishing the school system’s mission and vision
- approving curriculum guidelines for Catholic schools
- establishing the annual budget
- developing policies to ensure the efficient operation of the Board
- determining the type, size and location of schools
Legal Qualifications
To be eligible for election to a three-year term as a Catholic school trustee, you must be:
- a Roman Catholic
- a Separate School supporter
- a resident of the jurisdiction of the school board
- a Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age
Other Background
Board Motto: Believing, Achieving, Serving
Faith aspects: Catholic schools are faith communities which:
- engage students in a life-long faith journey rooted in Christ
- nurture spirituality through a Christ-centered approach to learning in all subjects
- impart knowledge through religious education and family life programs
- engender a vision of God’s presence in society
- are committed to building a better world
Fast Facts
- Number of schools: 56
- Total enrollment: 29,766
- Elementary schools: 49 (includes one Eastern Rite, Ukrainian school)
- Elementary enrollment: 19,091
- Elementary teachers: 1086
- Secondary Schools: 7
- Secondary enrollment: 10,675
- Secondary teachers: 701
- Unaudited Financial Figures & Operating Fund, Aug 31, 2009: $283 million
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