Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton

Service: Welcome Centre

Record #: OAK0289
Last Full Update: 11 Sep 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Oakville: 905-847-5113 
Milton: 905-693-0623
E-Mail welcomecentre@hcdsb.org
Website merton.hcdsb.org/community/welcome-centre
Social Media Facebook Facebook, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube 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:

  • Math and language assessments for students
  • Access to community services and resources for parents
  • Access to the Youth Settlement Program​
  • Interpretation Services

Locations:

  • Halton North (Milton), 2800 High Point Dr, Suite 212
  • Halton South (Oakville), 255 Morden Rd
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) ; Hindi ; Korean ; Punjabi ; Tagalog ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services ; Other languages available upon request
Fees None

Site Information

Intersection Morden Rd and Mary St

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 ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Language Proficiency Testing ~ Grade School Students ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Families ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Grade School Students ; Secondary/High Schools ~ Immigrants/Refugees

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