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Welcome to the ETFO Waterloo Region DECE Local!

We represent over 800 permanent and occasional Designated Early Childhood Educators working in Kindergarten with the Waterloo Region District School Board.

 

 

 

 


A message from ETFO President, David Mastin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybp8TbH28kg

 


ETFO's Resource Book for New Members

Welcome to ETFO is a resource for all new members who have recently joined ETFO. This resource was developed to provide you with helpful information as you begin your career, and outline the work of your organization as well as the services available to you.  Download the Welcome to ETFO 2025-2026 booklet as a PDF or Word document.

 


 

WRDECE LENDING LIBRARY HERE

 

 


 

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    2025-2026 Events

    Upcoming Events for the 2025-2026 School Year

    (Please note: Refer to the WRDECE Local Bi-weekly newsletters for the most up to date information including registration links as event dates approach)

    SoW= Status of Women         PL= Professional Learning         AM/S= All Member/ Social       WRLC= Waterloo Regional Labour Council 

     

    Saturday March 7th- WRLC International Women's Day Brunch! 
    Hosted by the WRLC and supported by the WRDECE SoW Committee
    Location: Concordia Club, Kitchener 

    Tues March 10th – WRLC meeting (Labour Council) 
    Location: ETFO-WR Teacher Local, 610 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener

    March 16th to 20th, 2026 – Spring Break 

    Wed. March 25th- ACTIVATE (Adventure Game Centre) in Cambridge!
    Hosted by the WRDECE Local AM/S Committee
    Location: 42 Pinebush Rd, Cambridge

    Sun. March 29th- Women's Relaxation Event
    Hosted by the WRDECE Local SoW Committee
    Location: 35-102 Water Street South, Cambridge

    Thurs. April 2nd- Social Games Night! 
    Hosted by the WRDECE AM/S Committee
    Location: 470 Weber Street N., Waterloo 

    Tues April 14th – WRLC meeting (Labour Council) 
    Location: ETFO-WR Teacher Local, 610 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener

    April 21st- Difficult Conversations Workshop! 
    Hosted by the WRDECE Local PL Committee

    Thurs April 23rd – Stewards Meeting
    Location: WRDECE Local Office, 470 Weber Street North, Waterloo - downstairs in Peoples Place Room

    Fri April 24th – PD Day

    Fri May 8th and Sat May 9th – Women in Action Level 2
    Hosted by the WRDECE Local SoW Committee
    Location: Homewood Suites by Hilton, 45 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo

    Tues May 12th – (Labour Council) 
    Location: ETFO-WR Teacher Local, 610 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener

    Wed May 20th – Annual LGM and Executive elections
    Location: ETFO-WR Teacher Local, 610 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener

    Fri May 29th – PD Day

    June 2026- Outdoor FAMILY DAY! - Date/ location to be determined.
    Hosted by the WRDECE Local AM/S Committee

    Tues June 9th – (Labour Council) 
    Location: ETFO-WR Teacher Local, 610 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener

    Fri. June 12th- Year End Social Gathering! at the Canadian Brewhouse. Details to come! 
    (WRDECE Local All Member/ Social Committee)

    Wed June 17th – Stewards meeting
    Location: ETFO-WR Teacher Local, 610 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener

    Thurs. June 25th- Last Day of classes for students

    Fri June 26th – PD Day