The Waterloo Regional District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board have announced names for the new schools in Cambridge that will be run by the two boards. Officials released images showing signage for Giinawind Public School alongside a rendering for Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School, indicating the twin projects now have formal identities.
Dual-school project confirmed
Photos supplied by the two boards show people holding signs for Giinawind Public School and a conceptual rendering labelled Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School. The announcements were published July 15, 2026, by regional media covering education developments in the area.
What is known
- Two separate schools: The names announced identify one public and one Catholic elementary school.
- Responsible boards: The Waterloo Regional District School Board (public) and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (Catholic) are the boards involved.
- Visual materials released: The boards provided a photograph of people holding school signage and a rendering showing the Catholic school's planned appearance.
Local implications
The announcement gives families and community members formal school names to associate with the project. Naming is an early but visible step in a school’s development; it typically precedes further milestones such as planning approvals, construction timelines, and communications about student accommodation and catchment areas. The two boards’ public release provides an initial reference point for parents, local officials and community groups tracking the progress of the new campus or campuses.
| School | Board | Material released |
|---|---|---|
| Giinawind Public School | Waterloo Regional District School Board | Photograph of signage |
| Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School | Waterloo Catholic District School Board | Architectural rendering |
At this stage, the boards have made the names and visuals public. Officials from the boards have not published additional operational details such as opening dates, precise locations within Cambridge, or student intake processes in the material reviewed by InfoRadar.
Residents seeking further details — including timelines, catchment boundaries and enrollment plans — should consult direct communications from the Waterloo Regional District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board or contact board offices for the most current information.
