Halton Catholic District School Board - Thomas Merton

Welcome Centre


Description

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
  • Settlement Program for Newcomers
  • Information & Orientation Sessions
  • Short Term Counselling (18+)
  • Community Building Activities
  • Conversation Circles (18+)
  • Language Support
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Youth Leadership Programs
  • Youth March Break & Summer Camps
  • School Orientation for Newcomers

Locations:

  • Halton North (Milton), 2800 High Point Dr, Suite 212
  • Halton South (Oakville), 255 Morden Rd
Eligibility

Newcomer families to Halton Catholic District School Board

Application Process

Before contacting the Welcome Centre, it is recommended that you contact your home school directly to register first

Phone
Oakville 905-847-5113 ; Milton 905-693-0623 ;
Web Site
merton.hcdsb.org/community/welcome-centre
Email
[email protected]
Languages
Arabic; Chinese (Mandarin); English; French; Hindi; Interpretive Services; Korean; Other - Other languages available upon request; Punjabi; Tagalog; Urdu
Contact
Luz-Elena Arias, Supervisor, Settlement Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-847-5113 ext 207
Fees
None
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Copyright
Halton Information Providers
Last Verified On
November 5, 2025
Address
255 Morden Rd
Oakville, ON, L6K 2S2
Cross Street: Morden Rd and Rebecca St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

Service Area(s)
Halton Region