February 14, 2025 - News, Upcoming Events, Resources, and Helpful Links.

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to the 1220 participants who have already participated in the survey on the proposed elementary program model. This is an important opportunity for you as students to share your thoughts and questions. The online survey will be available until March 25, 2025. Take some time to review the summary booklet on the proposed model, available in English, Arabic, French, Inuktitut, Pashto, Simplified Chinese, and Somali before you complete the online survey.

Also, a reminder that Monday, February 17th is Family Day. All OCDSB schools, including early learning and childcare programs and administrative buildings, will be closed. 

Have a great long weekend!

Here’s some other interesting stuff happening in the OCDSB that you might want to check out. 

News

• Toonie Tuesday is February 25, 2025: Give A Little, Help A Lot!
• The City Through a Modern Lens: Student Photography Exhibition.
• Share Your Feedback On Our Learning Resources Policy by March 14th.
• Fairy Godmother of Ottawa Offers Free, Gently-Used Prom Dresses, Shoes and Accessories.
• 2025 OPSBA Awards - Nominations Now Open.

Upcoming Events:

• Riverside South High School Hosting Information Sessions on February 24th and February 25th.
• Ottawa-Provence Exchange: Virtual Information Session on March 5th.
• Elementary Program Review Community Meetings: Daytime and Evening Sessions on March 6th and 17th (In-person) and March 24th (Virtual).
• New Date: March 26th is Our Resource Fair: Transition Planning for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities.

Resources: 

• eLearning - What You Need To Know (Video).
• Youth Action Committee Tip Sheet: Stigma and the Power of Language.
• Start the Semester with a Wellness Challenge from the Youth Action Committee.
• Mind Control: How Apps Use Design Tricks To Hook You (Video).
• MediaSmarts: Media Safety Tips For Teens.
• Know More About City’s Idling Control By-Law.

Helpful Links: 

• Post-Secondary Scholarships 
• OCDSB Safe Schools Reporting Tool 
• Secondary Calendar 
• Religious/Creed-Based Days Of Observance 
• MultiFaith Calendar
• Days And Months Of Significance

Thank You,

Pino Buffone
Director of Education