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Record #:
OAK0289
Last Full Update:
26 Sep 2023
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-847-5113 |
| welcomecentre@hcdsb.org | |
| Website | www.hcdsb.org/parents/new-to-canada/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Twitter,  YouTube |
| Primary Contact | Luz-Elena Arias, Supervisor, Settlement Services; Phone: 905-847-5113 ext 207; Email: ariasl@hcdsb.org |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Provides students and their families new to Canada, with guidance and support as they become familiar with the Region of Halton, and their new school environment Services offered include:
Locations:
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Newcomer families to Halton Catholic District School Board |
| Application | Before contacting the Welcome Centre, it is recommended that you contact your home school directly to register first |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Korean ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Spanish ; Tagalog ; Ukrainian ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services ; Other languages available upon request |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Site Location | Thomas Merton Adult & Continuing Education Centre |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Morden Rd and Mary St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees ; Schools |
| Service Categories | Cultural Transition Counselling ~ Grade School Students ; Elementary Schools ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Interpretation/Translation ; Language Proficiency Testing ~ Grade School Students ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Families ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Grade School Students ; Secondary/High Schools ~ Immigrants/Refugees |
