There is some discussion that High School students in Ontario are planning a protest during the coming week. The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that students have the right to participate in peaceful protests. The role of the school staff during a student organized political protest is to ensure student safety and work to minimize classroom disruption for those that choose not to participate in any type of protest, including walkouts. This past week, I met with representatives of our student council and emphasized our wish that they pass along some important points to students. We asked them to share that safety must be the most important consideration when discussing any protest and that students have been encouraged to remain on property. We have made it clear that students who leave class to protest or who do not return to class after the protest will be marked as absent. We would also extend a reminder to students that if they leave class during instructional time, it is not an excused absence.
Grade 12 Prom Tickets
We recognize that our grade 12 students are looking forward to end of year activities such as our graduation ceremony, retreat activity and evening prom. Students are reminded that they must have submitted verification of their 40 hours of Community Service and have had these approved by the school, as well as having paid their $85 Grad fee (submitted online) before they can purchase their PROM TICKET.
Prom Tickets go on sale the week of April 8th to 12th; this means that the paperwork verifying 40 hours of Community Service must be submitted prior to April 3rd so that these hours can be approved by the school. Please ensure that if you child is graduating that these two items have been completed prior to April 3rd. Thank you for your attention to this and your ongoing support.
Ask Us Anything Contest
“Ask Us Anything Contest” by Students Offering Support and
High school students can submit questions about post-secondary life on our contest page. Questions will be answered by SOS volunteers who are current post-secondary students. When a student submits a question, they are entered into a draw to win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards!
Summer School Information
While planning their course selections for next year, high school students should keep in mind that Summer School programs such as Reach Ahead, online Reach Ahead, and Credit Recovery courses are available. The 2019 summer school program runs July 3 - 24 at multiple locations
There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions. You can visit the website here.
Parent information session: Tech Tools in the Classroom
Are you curious about how your child is using technology in school? The Catholic School Parents’ Association is presenting a FREE evening of interactive workshops where parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the tools that students are using, and the tech resources available both at school and at home. The evening will begin with an overview of the Board’s philosophy of technology in our schools, followed by two sessions of 45-minute workshops. Parents will have a choice of workshops in each session. View the workshop descriptions and then register to attend.
Monday, April 15
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Notre Dame High School,
710 Broadview Ave
14th Annual CEFO Gala Benefit Dinner
Join us on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the new Infinity Convention Centre in Nepean, for our 14th Annual Gala Dinner, Cabaret & Auction, with all proceeds directed to helping alleviate poverty in our Ottawa Catholic School Board schools.
This unique social event welcomes parents, employees and Trustees of the Ottawa Catholic School Board, corporate sponsors, educational partners, social service agencies, the Archdiocese, and other community members. Guests will enjoy a live and silent auction, along with balloon and raffle sales -- all for a great cause. Staff and students involved in the Ottawa Catholic School Board's Children's Theatre Workshop will entertain guests with delightful songs!
This event sells out fast. Book your table today at cefottawa.org/fundraising.
Wednesday, May 1
6:00 PM
Infinity Convention Centre,
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