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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.

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2025-2026 Events

Posted by Secretary Nancy Barros · November 04, 2025 12:55 PM ·

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

March 16^th to 20^th, 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 14^th – 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 23^rd – Stewards Meeting
Location: WRDECE Local Office, 470 Weber Street North, Waterloo - downstairs in Peoples Place Room

Fri April 24^th – 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 12^th – (Labour Council)
Location: ETFO-WR Teacher Local, 610 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener

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

Fri May 29^th – PD Day

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

Tues June 9^th – (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 17^th – Stewards meeting
Location: ETFO-WR Teacher Local, 610 Wabanaki Drive, Kitchener

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

Fri June 26^th – PD Day