Palm Sunday and Holy Week
Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified.
Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful will often receive palm fronds which they use to participate in the reenactment of Christ's arrival in Jerusalem. In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a young donkey, and to the lavish praise of the townspeople who threw clothes, or possibly palms or small branches, in front of him as a sign of homage. This was a customary practice for people of great respect.  Palm branches are widely recognized symbol of peace and victory, hence their preferred use on Palm Sunday.  The use of a donkey instead of a horse is highly symbolic, it represents the humble arrival of someone in peace, as opposed to arriving on a steed in war. As we begin our journey through Holy Week, I wish you the opportunity for reflection and a Happy Easter next weekend.

40 Hours of Community Service
Since 1999, the Ministry of Education has required all students to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (As stated in Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9 to 12: Program and Diploma Requirements, 1999). The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility and of the role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting and strengthening their communities. The Ottawa Catholic School Board has always encouraged this community service to take place in the Parish, School, or wider community. There is a list on the back of the Community Service form that all students complete that highlights many of the eligible activities that students may complete to fulfill this graduation requirement. When the expectation around community service was introduced by the Ministry of Education, they developed a list of activities that may not be chosen as community involvement activities and that are therefore ineligible activities. Included as part of that list of those expectations outlined by the Ministry is an activity “that would normally be performed for wages by a person in the workplace”. As your son/daughter works toward this graduation activity, we would encourage them to review the list of accepted activities to ensure they are meeting the proper requirements. You will find a link (below) to the All Saints community service hours form, with a list of appropriate activities on page 2. Hard copies of this form are available in our student services department.

Community Service Hours Form - All Saints

7&8 Rethink Hate Group - Fundraising Bake Sale 

On March 29th, during the ⅞ lunch, the Rethink Hate club will be hosting a bake sale with all the proceeds going towards camp Ten Oaks. Camp Ten Oaks is a volunteer driven and charitable summer camp based here in Ottawa for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. We will be selling home-baked goods such as cookies and cupcakes at a cost of around $1-$2 each.

The Rethink Hate club focuses on matters such as bullying and homophobia that take place within our All Saints and Ottawa community. Our goal is to raise awareness about said issues, locally and globally. We are student-led and have about 20 members in total. We hope that you can make it down to the bake sale to support a great cause and enjoy some delicious treats. (Chloe Fodell 8-02)


7&8 Basketball Buy-In for Charity 
This Thursday marks our annual 7&8 Basketball Buy-In for Charity. This is an event that has been running for many years, and was initiated by Mr. Podgorski to support Myeloma Cancer Research at the Ottawa General Hospital. We encourage our students to contribute to the charity which allows them entrance to the basketball game where All Saints will play St. Joseph School. We appreciate our student and staff support to date and would encourage families to make use of the online donation opportunity through school cash online.

Screenagers Movie - Presented by All Saints School Council

Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact of all this time and about the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating screen time—friction she knew all too well.

In SCREENAGERS, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.
Our All Saints School Council has sponsored a screening of “Screenagers” to take place on May 9th at the school. There is no cost to this event, and further information regarding the showtime will be provided shortly. We invite parents and students to join us for this great opportunity!

Councillor Wilkinson’s Community Recognition Award
Councillor Wilkinson’s Community Recognition Award Ceremony is fast approaching, taking place on Tuesday April 24, from 7:00-9:00pm at the Mlacak Centre. The purpose of the ceremony is to recognize key individuals who have positively impacted the Kanata North Community through their volunteer efforts and contributions.

Four awards are given out at the ceremony under the following categories:

-Citizen of the Year

-Senior Citizen of the Year (65 years or older)

-Youth Citizen of the year (18 years or younger)

-Organization of the Year

If you are interested in nominating an individual, please review additional details about the event and the process at www.mariannewilkinson.com or by calling 613-580-2474. Thank you for taking the time to nominate those people who make our community a better place.

Edge Imaging - Portrait Retakes
Edge Imaging is hosting local graduation and milestone portrait session days for students who missed all opportunities to have a portrait taken at their school earlier in the year. This appointment does not guarantee that photos will be in the school yearbook or on the graduation composite.

Ottawa West Studio Day:
Monday, April 23, 2018
Location:
Minto Recreation Complex – Barrhaven “Cambrian Room”
3500 Cambrian Rd, Nepean, ON K2J 0V1

Ottawa East Studio Day:
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Location:
St. Laurent Centre "Solarium Room"
525 Côté Street, Ottawa, ON K1K 0Z8

Students may book their location and time by calling Edge Customer Care at
1-888-416-3343 (EDGE) or by emailing customercare@edgeimaging.ca.

Diefenbooker Race
The 22nd annual Diefenbooker Race will take place on Saturday May 5, 2018. The funds raised support organizations in West Carleton that promote literacy, encourage physical activity or personal wellness. The Diefenbooker promotes community fun, as well as serious racing.

There are events for all ages including:

5 and 10 km running races,
5 km walk,
5, 18 and 33 km cycle tours, youth events, including:
a 1 km running race for 12 years old and under,
a "Loonie Loop" short races for 2 to 6 yrs old.

The organizers are offering an opportunity for funds to schools that our Carp youth attend. Many of our youth go to All Saints High School. The Diefenbooker raises money to support literacy. This year we are excited to announce a new program. A trophy and cash prize of $2000. will be awarded to the school that has the largest percentage of its’ population participate in the Diefenbooker (whether it be walking, running, cycling, or volunteering)




Anxiety in School-Aged Children with Dr. Jean Clinton
Both parents and teachers are expressing increased concern about the number of children exhibiting anxiety. This talk will explore what some of the causes may be and some strategies for helping.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
7:00pm - 9:00pm
St Paul High School
2675 Draper Avenue K2H 7A1
More information and registration details coming soon!

Post Secondary in a New Age
What are the opportunities for your child after grade 12? It's never too early to get informed. University and College are both great options. College has CHANGED; now offering Certificate programs, Degree programs, and Collaborative Degrees in partnership with various universities.

Come take a NEW LOOK at the opportunities! We'll share strategies to make it more affordable and engaging.

4 dates and locations:
Thurs. March 22 at St. Paul High School, 2675 Draper Ave, 7 - 8 PM
Thurs. April 12 at Frank Ryan Intermediate School, 128 Chesterton Dr., 7 - 8 PM
Mon. April 16 at All Saints High School, 5115 Kanata Ave, 6 - 7 PM
Thurs. April 26 at St. Matthew High School, 6550 Bilberry Dr, Orléans, 7 - 8 PM

Register now: bit.ly/CSPApostsecondary18

There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions. You can visit the website here.

Communications:
Check out our blog – allsaintschs.blogspot.ca and our twitter @AllSaintsCHS (Mr. Kelly’s - @seankellyottawa) as well as our website ash.ocsb.ca for all that is happening at All Saints!

Coming Up:
April 2nd - Easter Monday

All Saints Blog Week of March 5th, 2018

Diefenbooker Race 
The 22nd annual Diefenbooker Race will take place on Saturday May 5, 2018. The funds raised support organizations in West Carleton that promote literacy, encourage physical activity or personal wellness. The Diefenbooker promotes community fun, as well as serious racing.

There are events for all ages including:
5 and 10 km running races,
5 km walk,
5, 18 and 33 km cycle tours, youth events, including: 
a 1 km running race for 12 years old and under, a "Loonie Loop" short races for 2 to 6 yrs old.

The organizers are offering an opportunity for funds to schools that our Carp youth attend. Many of our youth go to All Saints High School. The Diefenbooker raises money to support literacy. This year we are excited to announce a new program. A trophy and cash prize of $2000. will be awarded to the school that has the largest percentage of its’ population participate in the Diefenbooker (whether it be walking, running, cycling, or volunteering)

Student Open Houses during March Break
Note the following dates for your students to explore and learn about their post-secondary options in Ottawa
March 11, 13-18 - Open House events at Carleton University
March 12, 14, 17 - Campus Tours and Open House at Algonquin College
March 13-17, 18 - Campus Tours and Open House at the University of Ottawa

Liturgical Season of Lent
From the Diocese of Ottawa: In the Catholic faith, God often uses how humans perceive the physical world to impart something spiritual. He uses the seasons of the year to ingrain divine lessons. One such season is Lent. The liturgical cycle invites you not to just read the Scriptures, but to live them. You can experience biblical history and Jesus’ earthly life through the sacraments, sacramentals, celebrations, and times of fasting.

Lent is an opportunity for transformation, inviting us to take a closer look at our own lives and make changes that bring us closer to God. Please visit the Archdiocese of Ottawa webpage for further information

Lenten Penance Services & Confession Times in Parishes

All Saints Dominican Experience

We welcome back our All Saints Dominican Republic Experience group this week. We thank you for the work you have done in the name of our school community.

Student Fundraiser
A group of our All Saints Grade 12 students has organized a fundraiser selling locally grown Haitian coffee from Singing Rooster: a social non-profit enterprise which helps alleviate poverty in Haiti through fair trade. All proceeds from the selling of coffee will go directly to Kids Connection Haiti. This charity helps Haitian orphans transition from institutions to independent lives. All sales will take place through school cash online. Ground and Whole bean varieties are available in medium, dark and decaf. As a huge incentive, for every bag of coffee a student sells, he/she will have his or her name placed into a draw for 2 Air Canada Tickets to anywhere in North America. Students are encouraged to purchase coffee for parents, family and friends. All coffee will be delivered to students in their homeroom classroom later in March.






SAVE THE DATE: Anxiety in School-Aged Children with Dr. Jean Clinton
Both parents and teachers are expressing increased concern about the number of children exhibiting anxiety. This talk will explore what some of the causes may be and some strategies for helping.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
7:00pm - 9:00pm
St Paul High School
2675 Draper Avenue K2H 7A1
More information and registration details coming soon!

There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions. You can visit the website here.

Communications:
Check out our blog – allsaintschs.blogspot.ca and our twitter @AllSaintsCHS (Mr. Kelly’s - @seankellyottawa) as well as our website ash.ocsb.ca for all that is happening at All Saints!

Coming Up:
March 9th - High School Letters of Progress communicated with parents
You can Book Me process for 9-12 parent/teacher interviews is open
March 10th to 18th - March Break

All Saints Blog Week of February 26th, 2018

Liturgical Season of Lent
From the Diocese of Ottawa: In the Catholic faith, God often uses how humans perceive the physical world to impart something spiritual. He uses the seasons of the year to ingrain divine lessons. One such season is Lent. The liturgical cycle invites you not to just read the Scriptures, but to live them. You can experience biblical history and Jesus’ earthly life through the sacraments, sacramentals, celebrations, and times of fasting.
Lent is an opportunity for transformation, inviting us to take a closer look at our own lives and make changes that bring us closer to God. Please visit the Archdiocese of Ottawa webpage for further information
Lenten Penance Services & Confession Times in Parishes

All Saints Dominican Experience
In 2013, All Saints commenced supporting a one room early education center named Todo Los Santos on the Batey Margarita outside of Consuelo in the Dominican Republic. Our annual excursion to this community allows us to sponsor 30 children aged 2-5 who otherwise would not receive an education. Our students and staff arrived in the Dominican this past Saturday and will enjoy an immersion in this culture as they help support the community.



Classroom Visits - Information Sharing
At the end of January and into February, our All Saints administration visited every grade 7-12 classroom to share some common expectations, discuss the support available through our student services department, and take the time to answer student questions. Our grade 7&8 visits focused on encouraging the students around three particular areas:

• Being respectful - of your peers, your teachers and the school environment
• Being prepared - arriving to class on-time with all the necessary resources
• Being focused - using technology at the appropriate times (when directed by the classroom teacher) and having personal devices off and away when not required for class activities.

Our high school discussions focused on important timelines for students (course selection, community services hours, etc.), support for mental health through our Student Services department and additional expectations including dress code. We encouraged students to share updates with parents around pick up and drop off locations before and after school. If students or parents have any additional questions regarding school expectations, we would encourage you to contact an administrator.

Girls’ Hockey - Championship Game
Many of our All Saints teams and clubs are experiencing much success in community competition. Our girls’ hockey team will play in the City Finals at 1:00pm on Feb 27. Any spectators arriving to watch the game (after school!) at Merivale Arena should be aware that there is a $3 door charge levied by the Capital Athletic Association.

Student Fundraiser
A group of our All Saints Grade 12 students has organized a fundraiser selling locally grown Haitian coffee from Singing Rooster: a social non-profit enterprise which helps alleviate poverty in Haiti through fair trade. All proceeds from the selling of coffee will go directly to Kids Connection Haiti. This charity helps Haitian orphans transition from institutions to independent lives. All sales will take place through school cash online. Ground and Whole bean varieties are available in medium, dark and decaf. As a huge incentive, for every bag of coffee a student sells, he/she will have his or her name placed into a draw for 2 Air Canada Tickets to anywhere in North America. Students are encouraged to purchase coffee for parents, family and friends. All coffee will be delivered to students in their homeroom classroom later in March.



City of Ottawa Community Environmental Projects Grant Program
Are you looking for an opportunity to put your environmental ideas into action? The City of Ottawa is now accepting applications for the 2018 Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP).
The application deadline is Saturday, March 31, 2018
For details on eligibility criteria, the application process, profiles of past projects, download an application form and for program contact information, please visit Ottawa.ca/cepgp




SAVE THE DATE: Anxiety in School-Aged Children with Dr. Jean Clinton
Both parents and teachers are expressing increased concern about the number of children exhibiting anxiety. This talk will explore what some of the causes may be and some strategies for helping.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm
St Paul High School
2675 Draper Avenue K2H 7A1
More information and registration details coming soon!

There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions. You can visit the website here.

Communications:
Check out our blog – allsaintschs.blogspot.ca and our twitter @AllSaintsCHS (Mr. Kelly’s - @seankellyottawa) as well as our website ash.ocsb.ca for all that is happening at All Saints!

Coming Up:
February 26th - School Council meeting
March 1st (5:30 to 7:30) - Grade 6 into 7 parent meeting
March 9th - High School Letters of Progress communicated with parents

• You can Book Me process for 9-12 parent/teacher interviews is open

All Saints Blog Week of February 20th, 2018

7&8 Parent/Teacher Interview Booking
Parent-teacher interviews for students in grades 7 & 8 will take place on Thursday, February 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dismissal for this interview day for all grades (7– 12) is 1:30 p.m. The interview booking system was open on Friday, February 16th at 5:00 pm (indicated on our webpage). You can access an appointment by accessing the You Can Book Me link.

Nokia Summer Paid Internship
Nokia Summer Paid Internship - for students going into grade 12 who are curious, interested or have a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, this is the internship for them. The Future Tech Internship is a 7-week program that will have students working alongside Nokia engineering teams solving real, technical problems. Over the course of the summer, students will contribute to meaningful work while receiving support and valuable lessons from a Nokia Future Tech Mentor. Applications are due March 9th.

Nav Canada Summer Camp Opportunity
NAV CANADA’s Explore Aviation Summer Camp - this summer, 20 girls entering Grade 10 in September 2018, will gather from July 15th - 20th. Their mission: one week of learning with a focus on aviation (fly drones, practice air traffic control and flight service sessions in real world training simulators, interact with industry speakers). Applications for this all-expenses-paid camp are due March 9th.

Youth in Policing Initiative
Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) - the Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI) is an employment program with the Ottawa Police Service for youth 15-18 years of age who are attending a secondary school program. The goal of the YIPI program is to give young people an opportunity to develop job skills while enhancing police and community relations. Deadline to apply is March 10th at 4:00 p.m.

Youth Ambassadors Program with Canada
This three-week summer exchange brings together youth and adult mentors from Canada to promote mutual understanding and prepare youth to make a difference in their communities. The all-expenses-paid exchange runs from July 16th - August 4th, in Ottawa, New York state, and Washington. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, aged 15 - 18 years old, have at least 4 months remaining of school (no June 2018 grads), and be dedicated to community service. Preference will be given to applicants from under-represented populations, new Canadians, and Indigenous populations. See poster, SUNY webpage, or application portal for more information. Deadline to apply is March 31st.

Paint it Up!
Funding is available for outdoor mural art projects that support graffiti prevention, youth empowerment, community safety and the beautification of Ottawa neighbourhoods. Projects must contribute to a clean, safe and beautiful city by engaging neighbourhoods and youth in a constructive learning process to create murals to prevent or deter graffiti.
For more information about funding, please visit www.crimepreventionottawa.ca, for the program guidelines and application form.
****NEW*** please note the application process has changed and there is a new requirement for a pre-approved mural location.
Applications must be postmarked, e-mailed, or received by 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018.



There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions. You can visit the website here.

Communications:
Check out our blog – allsaintschs.blogspot.ca and our twitter @AllSaintsCHS (Mr. Kelly’s - @seankellyottawa) as well as our website ash.ocsb.ca for all that is happening at All Saints!

Coming Up:
February 22nd - 7&8 parent teacher interviews
February 26th - School Council meeting

All Saints Blog Week of February 12th, 2018

Education / Information Session on Drug Use
From our Community - You are invited to Kanata United Church on Sunday, February 25 at 2:30pm for an education / information session on drugs in our communities. Our speaker, Mark Barnes, is a pharmacist and a vocal advocate on the dangers of fentanyl abuse. This session is for everyone--parents, grandparents, youth, young adults, teachers, family, friends, neighbours and you.

Please join us on Sunday, February 25 at 2:30pm at Kanata United Church at 33 Leacock Drive, Kanata. The presentation is free.

United Church drug awareness information

Paint it Up!
Funding is available for outdoor mural art projects that support graffiti prevention, youth empowerment, community safety and the beautification of Ottawa neighbourhoods. Projects must contribute to a clean, safe and beautiful city by engaging neighbourhoods and youth in a constructive learning process to create murals to prevent or deter graffiti.
For more information about funding, please visit www.crimepreventionottawa.ca, for the program guidelines and application form.
****NEW*** please note the application process has changed and there is a new requirement for a pre-approved mural location.

Applications must be postmarked, e-mailed, or received by 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018.




There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions. You can visit the website here.

Communications:
Check out our blog – allsaintschs.blogspot.ca and our twitter @AllSaintsCHS (Mr. Kelly’s - @seankellyottawa) as well as our website ash.ocsb.ca for all that is happening at All Saints!

Coming Up:
February 14th - Ash Wednesday

All Saints Blog Week of February 5th, 2018

Indigenous Art and Stories Contest
Status, Non-status, Métis, and Inuit youth aged 6 to 29 are invited to submit art and writing entries exploring Indigenous heritage, culture, and identity. Participants can win up to $2000 in cash, and other great prizes. Registration deadline is March 31, 2018. http://www.our-story.ca/



Ottawa’s first “Mayor for a Day” Contest
Youth Ottawa, the Mayor’s office, and the Ottawa Youth Engagement Committee to announce an exciting opportunity for All Saints HS students! We are launching Ottawa’s first “Mayor For a Day Contest” which will run from February 2nd until February 28th, 2018. This contest is only open to Ottawa high school students from grades 9-12. The participants are required to submit their best 3 ideas to improve the City of Ottawa through a 5 minute YouTube video or a 1,000 word essay.

https://youthottawa.ca/en/2018/02/mayor-contest/

You can click the above link to learn more about the contest, the deadlines, and the criteria.




There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions. You can visit the website here.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board warmly invites community families and friends to a Circle of Learning. Come learn about the Indigenous programs and supports being offered in our schools.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

6:00 - 8:30 PM

Immaculata High School - 140 Main Street
We invite you to join us for a Feast from 6:00 - 6:30 PM (Three Sisters Soup, Bannock, Dessert Squares, etc)

Presentation: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
FREE babysitting for preregistered children.
Communications:
Check out our blog – allsaintschs.blogspot.ca and our twitter @AllSaintsCHS (Mr. Kelly’s - @seankellyottawa) as well as our website ash.ocsb.ca for all that is happening at All Saints!





Coming Up:

February 14th - Ash Wednesday

All Saints Blog Week of January 29th, 2018

Visual Arts - VernissageOur Visual Arts students in grades 9 and 10 displayed their numerous art works from the semester at our “Vernissage” event last week. Students displayed paintings, sculptures, sketches and other works attesting to the hard work and effort displayed throughout the semester. Congratulations to the various groups who contributed to this event. A special thank you to Ms. Dyer who organized the art works and created our beautiful display.





Student Exam Preparation - Information from Student Services
There are a number of sessions continuing this week for students to help with the preparation of exams at All Saints. Please check the following posting from student services for additional information.

Our School Board Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Paquette’s has prepared a blog article Fostering resilience to help prepare for tests and exams to assist with student preparation at this time of the year.

Additional exam expectations for students

Our Own Ryan Rodrigs on CBC’s Dragon’s Den

A hopeful entrepreneur enters the Den hoping to strike out with a life-changing deal. History will be made as Ryan Rodrigs becomes the youngest ever person to appear on the adult version of Dragons Den. Ryan, a grade 8 student at All Saints Catholic High School will attempt to slay the Dragons and land a deal to take his company to the next level. On Thursday, February 1st on CBC National Television at 8:00 p.m, history will be made as Ryan pitches his idea in the Den. Will he escape the Den with a deal or get burned by the Dragons?

When: Thursday, February 1st 8:00 pm

Where: CBC National Television 

What: Ugran Drive Safe Incorporated Pitching to Dragons Den
Who: Ugran Founder and CEO Ryan Rodrigs

Ottawa Public Health Weather Warnings

As our chilly winter continues to hang on, we would like to make clear our policy around indoor/outdoor lunch recess for our 7&8 students. Ottawa Public Health will issue a Frostbite Advisory when a wind chill of -25 C or colder is forecast by Environment and Climate Change Canada. If we are dealing with an advisory at 12:00pm when 7&8 students are preparing for lunch, we will make a public address announcement indicating that our recess break will be indoors following lunch. Aside from these times, we continue to encourage our students to dress warmly with the appropriate clothing for our outside break that lasts from approximately 12:20 to 12:40pm. For more information on how to protect yourself against cold weather in Ottawa, go to:

http://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health- topics/cold-weather- everyone.aspx

SoundCloud Podcasting Channel - ASH Reflections

A group of grade 7&8 students and teachers are currently working on a SoundCloud podcasting channel called ASH Reflections https://soundcloud.com/ash-ocsb. This is a French Language project that is being produced with the financial support of our Ottawa Catholic School Board’s Innovation Fund. The channel is just getting underway, and we encourage you to check out the site going forward as we begin to populate some of the podcast work we are creating.

Winter Walk Day

Winter Walk Day is celebrated by schools across Canada on the first Wednesday of February each year. Many children across the country will be walking to school or at school, showcasing the importance of daily physical activity, a healthier environment, safer streets and the joys of being with friends! Ottawa Public Health has advertized a number of activities at the following website: http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca/winter-walk-day



Social & Emotional Learning/Mental Health: Let’s talk about Mental Health. Did you know that 70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence? January 31st is Bell Let’s Talk Day, when Bell will donate 5 cents towards mental health initiatives in Canada for every applicable text, call, tweet, or use of their Facebook frames. Mental health affects us all - let’s do our part and join the conversation.



There is a great deal of information on the CSPA website regarding information for parents and upcoming sessions. You can visit the website here.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board warmly invites community families and friends to a Circle of Learning. Come learn about the Indigenous programs and supports being offered in our schools.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Immaculata High School - 140 Main Street

We invite you to join us for a Feast from 6:00 - 6:30 PM (Three Sisters Soup, Bannock, Dessert Squares, etc)
Presentation: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
FREE babysitting for preregistered children.


Communications:

Check out our blog – allsaintschs.blogspot.ca and our twitter @AllSaintsCHS (Mr. Kelly’s - @seankellyottawa) as well as our website ash.ocsb.ca for all that is happening at All Saints!


Coming Up:

January 25th to 30th: High School Exams
January 31st: Professional Development Day