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Speaker Series - Executive Function Skills: Why They Matter for Mental Wellness, and How to Support Them with Dr. Michael Cheng

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual (Zoom)

We are welcoming Dr. Michael Cheng for a session on executive function skills like impulse control, emotional regulation, planning and flexible thinking. Dr. Cheng will explore how to support the development of these important skills in children.

Learn more and register now

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Open Trails Day at MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre 

9:00 am - 3:00 pm MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre (3635 Highway 174 Ottawa, ON K4C 1G9)

The MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre is having its annual Open Trails Day on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Take a hike through the trails and discover the biodiversity of this unique site, which is part of the Environment & Climate Change Canada’s Beckett Creek Migratory Bird Sanctuary. This is the only day of this school year when this 425-acre classroom will be open to the public for everyone to explore. Normally, this OCDSB facility is only open to attending students and classes. 

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Individualized Education Plans and You (in-person event)

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Charles H. Hulse Public School

Parents for Diversity, in partnership with the OCDSB, is organizing an information session on Individualized Education Plans. Come join us to learn all about how IEPs can help support your child and how you can be involved in the process.

Topics that will be covered:

  • What are IEPs?
  • What is the process to obtain one?
  • How do I know if my child needs one?
  • How do I advocate for what my child needs?

Participants can ask questions to a panel of experts with lived experience in the process, including OCSDB staff, former advisory board members and parents.

Learn more and register

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PA Day (Elementary and Secondary)

All Day

Staff will engage in learning on key Ministry priorities: Literacy and Numeracy, and Student Well-being and Safety (view the agenda). There will be no school for students. EarlyON Centres and Extended Day Programs will be closed.

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PA Day (No school - Elementary)

All Day

No school for students.

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PA Day (No school - Secondary)

All Day

No school for students.

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Navigating Post-Secondary Education

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Navigating the path after high school can feel overwhelming, but we're here to help. We invite all Grade 12 students and their families to a virtual information session on October 9th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., focused on applying to post-secondary education

During the session, OCDSB staff experts will review how to apply to colleges (with a focus on Ontario colleges), how to apply to universities (with a focus on Ontario universities), and how to move on to an apprenticeship after graduation. There will also be a Q&A section where participants can get their queries answered. 

No registration is required. Simply mark your calendar and join us using the participation link to gain the knowledge you need to make this important next step with confidence.

This event is part of our OCDSB Speaker Series

Date and Time: Thursday, October 9th, 2025, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual (Google Meet)

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Thanksgiving (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed

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Thanksgiving (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Family Day (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Family Day (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Education Foundation Toonie Tuesday

All Day

Toonie Tuesday takes place on the last Tuesday in February each year and it is a day that we ask students, staff, families and community members to give a donation of $2 (or more) to the Education Foundation of Ottawa.

Funds raised support initiatives that provide the tools that students need to succeed such as access to food, clothing and the ability to participate in meaningful activities.

The Education Foundation of Ottawa is here to help; but we can’t do it alone.

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Education Foundation Toonie Tuesday

All Day

Toonie Tuesday takes place on the last Tuesday in February each year and it is a day that we ask students, staff, families and community members to give a donation of $2 (or more) to the Education Foundation of Ottawa.

Funds raised support initiatives that provide the tools that students need to succeed such as access to food, clothing and the ability to participate in meaningful activities.

The Education Foundation of Ottawa is here to help; but we can’t do it alone.

Learn More

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Good Friday (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Good Friday (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Easter Monday (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Easter Monday (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Victoria Day (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Victoria Day (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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PA Day (no school for students)/Last Day of School Year

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Speaker Series - Executive Function Skills: Why They Matter for Mental Wellness, and How to Support Them with Dr. Michael Cheng

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual (Zoom)

We are welcoming Dr. Michael Cheng for a session on executive function skills like impulse control, emotional regulation, planning and flexible thinking. Dr. Cheng will explore how to support the development of these important skills in children.

Learn more and register now

Add to Calendar

Open Trails Day at MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre 

9:00 am - 3:00 pm MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre (3635 Highway 174 Ottawa, ON K4C 1G9)

The MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre is having its annual Open Trails Day on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Take a hike through the trails and discover the biodiversity of this unique site, which is part of the Environment & Climate Change Canada’s Beckett Creek Migratory Bird Sanctuary. This is the only day of this school year when this 425-acre classroom will be open to the public for everyone to explore. Normally, this OCDSB facility is only open to attending students and classes. 

Learn more about Open Trails Day

Add to Calendar

Individualized Education Plans and You (in-person event)

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Charles H. Hulse Public School

Parents for Diversity, in partnership with the OCDSB, is organizing an information session on Individualized Education Plans. Come join us to learn all about how IEPs can help support your child and how you can be involved in the process.

Topics that will be covered:

  • What are IEPs?
  • What is the process to obtain one?
  • How do I know if my child needs one?
  • How do I advocate for what my child needs?

Participants can ask questions to a panel of experts with lived experience in the process, including OCSDB staff, former advisory board members and parents.

Learn more and register

Add to Calendar

PA Day (Elementary and Secondary)

All Day

Staff will engage in learning on key Ministry priorities: Literacy and Numeracy, and Student Well-being and Safety (view the agenda). There will be no school for students. EarlyON Centres and Extended Day Programs will be closed.

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PA Day (No school - Elementary)

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Thanksgiving (holiday - no school)

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All schools are closed

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Family Day (holiday - no school)

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All schools are closed.

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Education Foundation Toonie Tuesday

All Day

Toonie Tuesday takes place on the last Tuesday in February each year and it is a day that we ask students, staff, families and community members to give a donation of $2 (or more) to the Education Foundation of Ottawa.

Funds raised support initiatives that provide the tools that students need to succeed such as access to food, clothing and the ability to participate in meaningful activities.

The Education Foundation of Ottawa is here to help; but we can’t do it alone.

Learn More

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Good Friday (holiday - no school)

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All schools are closed.

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Easter Monday (holiday - no school)

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All schools are closed.

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Victoria Day (holiday - no school)

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All schools are closed.

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PA Day (No school - Secondary)

All Day

No school for students.

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Thanksgiving (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Family Day (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

Add to Calendar

Education Foundation Toonie Tuesday

All Day

Toonie Tuesday takes place on the last Tuesday in February each year and it is a day that we ask students, staff, families and community members to give a donation of $2 (or more) to the Education Foundation of Ottawa.

Funds raised support initiatives that provide the tools that students need to succeed such as access to food, clothing and the ability to participate in meaningful activities.

The Education Foundation of Ottawa is here to help; but we can’t do it alone.

Learn More

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Good Friday (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Easter Monday (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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Victoria Day (holiday - no school)

All Day

All schools are closed.

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PA Day (no school for students)/Last Day of School Year

All Day
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