Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Until December 20th, the grade 6 class at Viscount Alexander Public School is running a food drive for the Shepherds of Good Hope.

This Friday, December 13th, Berrigan Elementary School is hosting a movie night, with a showing of Abominable. Pajamas and slippers are welcome!

The Jingle Bell Bazaar is Metcalfe Public School’s annual Christmas buying day held during the school day in the gym. Students browse through donated items and buy gifts for their immediate family. Younger students particularly enjoy this event, as they get to surprise their family members with gifts that they picked out on their own. Items are priced between $0.25 and $3, and are wrapped.

Come and get your picture taken with The Grinch! On Thursday, December 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., families can bring their kids to Farley Mowat Public School and get a holiday picture with the Grinch. Cost is $5.00 per photo, and they will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. All pictures will be digitally sent by email.

W. O. Mitchell Elementary School's annual SHOP-a-PALOOZA Craft and Vendor Sale will take place on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Over 50 local artisans and vendors will showcase their goods, and the hallway will be lined with raffle tables and yummy treats to purchase. Grab treats and gifts, and enjoy performances from WOM's own choirs and bands. The music performances will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Looking to start your Christmas shopping? Not sure where to go? Come out to the Sir Guy Carleton Christmas Market on Saturday, December 14th, 2019!

Following a two year process that engaged students, staff, families and the community, the OCDSB is proud to announce Merivale High School’s authorization as an IB World School for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).