Wellington OECTA

08/11/2026

07/09/2026

Together with our partner Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice and allies from fellow unions at Guelph District Labour Council and our staff and students at our schools Wellington Catholic District School Board we have surpassed 3,500 meals served in 2026 so far at The Bench! We served at least one meal every week in 2026. Thanks to all our members, friends, family and allies who donate and serve! OECTA - Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association !

06/15/2026

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Today, as began central bargaining, President René Jansen in de Wal joined with Ontario education union leaders in a show of solidarity and unity.

We're ! We're calling for real investment in schools to best support students and families.

06/01/2026

Some helpers from St Peters loading up their donations of hygiene and other products to help out our friends at The Bench. Guelph Shelter and Food Arrived early in time to see the raising of the flags for June 1st. Kindness, Love, Caring really do matter! Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice

05/25/2026

Filled up the trunk with 8 bags full of bags for our work at The Bench. Thanks to Holy Rosary CWL and Parish our friends Downtown will be able to pick up and carry their goods. Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice

05/23/2026

Hats off to our teachers and staff who help us along the way at helping keep The Bench open on Wednesdays and our special holiday Mondays. We have been covering consecutive holidays since Dec 2024 when our beloved Kate asked for help. We continue to do the holidays. We have expanded our meals from 3 a month to every week as well. Our partnership with Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice our WCDSB, and our colleagues at the Guelph District Labour Council makes this possible. We would like to thank our students at Bishop Mac, St Peters, Holy Trinity, St John Bosco and St John Brebuef helping out the last few weeks! We are closing in on 3,000 meals made for 2026!

05/18/2026

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The government's 2026-27 Core Education Funding announcement fails students and risks Ontario's future:

❌Funding below inflation
❌Cuts to special education, staffing, and learning resources
❌Smoke and mirrors accounting tricks to manufacture increases where none exist

Statement from President Rene Jansen in de Wal: https://www.catholicteachers.ca/News-Events/News/Releases/Government-Plays-Shell-Game-with-Core-Education-Fu

05/15/2026

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05/13/2026

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"If the Red for Ed(ucation) campaign has motivated you to take action, speak to the people in your life who work in our public schools to get a sense of what conditions are really like. Share this information with your personal networks, call your MPP or reach out to the premier himself. "- Daniel Quaglia👏

is about more than wearing a colour — it’s about standing up for the future of .

🌐Full letter to the editor is available at The Hamilton Spectator!

05/11/2026

Teachers know our Nurses are also under attack by the Ford Gov't.....
Stay Strong!

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This year’s theme – The Power of Nurses to Transform Health – is a reminder of the incredible impact nurses have in shaping & impacting health care.

Thank you for the care & passion you dedicate to your work, each & every day!🩵💙