January 31, 2025 - News, Upcoming Resources, and more.

Hi Everyone,

Check out our redesigned District and school websites! These new websites offer students a user-friendly experience that makes it easier to access important information and stay connected with the OCDSB. Learn more about our new websites.

We have also launched the next phase of public consultation for our Elementary Program Review. We’ve proposed a new model for how elementary school could look in the OCDSB. Student voice is important to us. Tell us what you think about the model by taking part in our online survey or community meetings. Visit Engage OCDSB to participate.

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

News:

• OCDSB Launches Inaugural Inuktitut Language Course
• Secondary Report Cards Will Be Sent On February 11th. 
• Winter Night School Registration Open Until February 13th.
• Toonie Tuesday is February 25, 2025: Give A Little, Help A Lot!
• Upcoming Professional Activity (PA) Day: February 14th For Elementary and Secondary Schools.
• Do you take public transportation to/from school? Complete OSTA’s Student Public Transit Survey by February 14th.

Upcoming Events:

• Join Us for a Virtual Q&A Session On Transition Planning for Youth With Intellectual Disabilities on February 4th.
• In-Person Resource Fair To Support Transition Planning For Youth With Intellectual Disabilities Takes Place On February 13th.

Resources: 

• Inspire and Inquire: How To Deal With Feeling Overwhelmed?
• Youth Action Committee Tip Sheet: The Benefits of Prioritizing Self Care and Healthy Habits
• Video: Does the Internet Make You Meaner?

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