WCDSB dismisses flooding rumours at Waterloo school

The exterior of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. (CTV)

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board says there is no truth to the flooding rumours at one of their schools in Waterloo.

On Tuesday, roof leaks were discovered at Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School on Glen Forrest Boulevard.

The school board described them as minor and claimed they were caused by “shifting temperatures and melting snow.”

“Facilities staff responded promptly, any temporary classroom relocations were brief, and the majority of students returned to their regular learning spaces by noon. There have been no further leaks reported since,” a statement to CTV News said. “Families were notified directly by the school principal yesterday. Student safety was our priority throughout, and disruptions to learning were minimal.”

In spite of their efforts, rumours about the cause of the issue were shared online.

“We are aware of online claims suggesting a fire occurred — these claims are inaccurate. There was no fire,” the school board told CTV News on Wednesday.