March 28, 2025 - News, Upcoming Events, Resources, and Helpful Links
Dear Families,
It was a pleasure to visit the students and staff at John Young Elementary School earlier this week. It was wonderful to see students engaged in academic and athletic endeavours such as the creation of posters for non-fictional interests and practice of curling skills in the gymnasium. Great examples of learning taking place on site!
News
- A Century of Remembrance: Schools Unite to Honour Veterans Through Music
- Culinary Hero: Sandra Copeland Honoured for Nourishing Young Minds and Bodies
- Nepean High School Teacher Strikes a Chord: Jeannie Hunter Nominated for National Music Education Award
- Share Your Comments and Questions About Our 2025-2026 Budget.
- Upcoming Starred Dates: Eid-al-Fitr (the end of Ramadan) is on March 30th or March 31st.
- OC Transpo’s ‘New Ways To Bus’ Launches on April 27th.
- School Council News: Sister School Council Partnership, Website Training, and More.
Upcoming Events:
- OCDSB Speaker Series: Decolonizing Autism: A Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) Perspective with Dr. Grant Bruno on April 10th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. (virtual)
- Pleo-Parents' Lifelines Presents An Evening with Dr. Jean Clinton: April 8th, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Nepean Sportsplex (in-person).
- By Your Side: Supporting Your Child’s Well-Being - Free Webinar Series from School Mental Health Ontario: April 22nd - May 22nd (virtual).
- Join Move for Youth in support of United Way - May 1st to May 15th
- Prepared & Positive Mental Health Forum for Parents: May 3rd, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Saint Paul University (in-person).
Resources:
Helpful Links:
- Explore OCDSB Career Opportunities
- 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
- Parents’ Guide to Ontario’s Education System
Thank You,
Pino Buffone
Director of Education