November 22, 2024 - News, Upcoming Events, Past Events, and more

Dear Families, 

This week, I had a fantastic visit to Forest Valley Elementary, a dynamic dual-track school in our east end. The students and staff did a wonderful job showcasing their focus on authentic learning through song in both English and French!

Last week, I visited Cambridge Street Community Public School. I enjoyed chatting with students about nutrition and recess, and learning how the school connects with the community through its vibrant EarlyON Child and Family Care Centre

In addition to these inspiring school visits, I'm happy to share some recent news and upcoming events happening across the OCDSB. Be sure to also check out the 2023-2024 Director’s Annual Report to the Community for highlights from the entire school year.

News

• OCDSB student Charif Bahloul receives prestigious 2024 D. Aubrey Moodie Award.
• Glebe Collegiate Institute teacher Jessica McIntyre wins national teaching excellence award.
• Schools and EarlyON Centres closed for PA Day on November 29th.
• OCDSB Advisory Committee on Equity (ACE) invites applications for new members.
• Share your feedback on the Respectful Workplace Policy. 

Upcoming Events:

• High School Information Sessions scheduled for December and January. 
• Queen’s University to host Transition Info Night for the On-Line to Success (OLTS)-Ontario program for students with disabilities on November 26th.
• Join our virtual information session to help students learn “All about High School” on November 27th.
• Secondary Gifted Program information session on December 5th.
• Attend OCDSB’s Board and Advisory Committee meetings.

Past Events:

• Recordings now available: Speaker Series: Bullying: A New Approach to an Enduring Problem; Speaker Series: Building Better Tech Habits
• 2024 IB Programme Virtual Open House
• OCDSB Family Conference presentations now available  

Resources: 

• Explore OCDSB Career Opportunities
• Bell and Media Smarts offer Tips for Better Tech Habits
• Want to make a difference in the lives of OCDSB students? Donate to the Education Foundation of Ottawa!
• OCDSB Safe Schools Reporting Tool
• Elementary Calendar 
• Secondary Calendar 
• Religious/creed-based days of observance 
• MultiFaith Calendar
• Days and Months of Significance

Thank You,

Pino Buffone
Director of Education