News

Update on Schools for Friday, May 27, 2022

05/26/2022

Dear OCDSB Families: Thanks to the tireless efforts of hydro crews from Ottawa and beyond, more communities continue to have their power restored, which means we will be able to open more schools for students on Friday, May 27, 2022. Unfortunately, we know many in our community are still without power and we can appreciate the considerable challenges this creates for families. We have opened some schools as charging stations to assist community members. Details are included towards the end of this email.

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Upcoming Technology Survey for Students in Grades 7-12

05/26/2022

The OCDSB is conducting a short survey for students in Grades 7-12, to gather feedback about their experiences using technology to support learning over the past few years.

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Four OCDSB Schools Open to the Public for Device Charging on May 26th and 27th

05/26/2022

The OCDSB will be opening Canterbury High School, Roberta Bondar Public School, Woodroffe High School, and Carleton Heights Public School from 4-9 pm on Thursday May 26th and Friday May 27th, to allow the public in impacted areas to charge devices.

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Impact of Storm on Schools Update - May 22, 2022

05/22/2022

The storm in Ottawa on May 21 has had a tremendous impact on our community. Over the past 24 hours, our Facilities staff have been inspecting schools. There are a number of schools with downed trees, broken branches, and debris.

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Mask Mandate

05/19/2022

Many people have asked about the status of the mask mandate in OCDSB schools and administrative buildings. Currently, an end date has not been established. We are working with Ottawa Public Health to monitor these key COVID-19 indicators in the community and associated risk factors, which will inform the lifting of the requirement. We will continue to keep families and staff informed.

Read More about Mask Mandate

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May 17 is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

05/16/2022

Today and every day, stopping harassment and discrimination is everyone’s responsibility.

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May 16th is World Education Support Personnel Day

05/12/2022

On Monday, May 16th we will celebrate the OCDSB’s support staff during World Education Support Personnel Day.

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Cyber Advisory: Phishing and Smishing

05/10/2022

The Ministry of Education has issued the following advisory to help families recognize and avoid phishing and smishing attempts.

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May 10th is Bear Witness Day

05/09/2022

On May 10th we recognize Bear Witness Day / Journée de l’ourson témoin, which honours the memory of Jordan River Anderson and ensures the proper implementation of Jordan’s Principle.

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Please Join Us in Recognizing the Recipients of the 2021-2022 Director's Citation and Employee Recognition Awards

05/09/2022

Each year, the Director’s Citation Award and Employee Recognition Awards provide a valuable opportunity to recognize the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's staff members.

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OCDSB Speaker Series Presents: Recognizing and Responding to Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Kristin Schaub and Jeremy Doucette

05/09/2022

Join us on May 17th for a virtual discussion on recognizing and responding to stress and anxiety in children.

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Student-Led Ottawa Deaf Youth Conference: May 18 - 19, 2022

05/05/2022

Students and staff members from Woodroffe High School’s program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students are running a virtual conference on May 18 and 19, for secondary students that are deaf or hard of hearing.

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May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)

05/04/2022

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day.

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Open Trails at MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre

05/04/2022

The MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre is having its annual Open Trails day on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 425-acre classroom will be open for the public to explore.

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OCDSB Podcast, "It's ok"

05/03/2022

We spoke with Emily Balla, the mental health lead for the OCDSB, about mental health, wellness, and how parents can support children (and themselves) to better deal with the challenges that come our way

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05/02/2022

Registration is now open for 2022 Summer School programs for students in Grades 6-8.

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May is Asian Heritage Month and South Asian Heritage Month

04/29/2022

Asian Heritage Month and South Asian Heritage Month are an opportunity to reflect upon the long and rich history of Asian Canadians, and learn more about their accomplishments and impact in our communities.

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2022 Ontario Municipal and School Board Elections - Trustee Nominations Now Open

04/28/2022

The nomination period for school board trustee candidates is now open for running in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections on Monday, October 24, 2022.

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Mental Health Week is May 2-8

04/27/2022

This year, we’ll be exploring the theme Empathy, before you weigh in, tune in.

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May 1st is National Principals Day

04/27/2022

May 1st is an opportunity to celebrate and thank our Principals and Vice Principals for their ongoing hard work and dedication.

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May is Jewish Heritage Month

04/27/2022

Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity to learn, celebrate and educate future generations about Jewish Canadians and the impact they have in communities across the District.

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Ontario government commits to new funding for Findlay Creek school

04/21/2022

Today, the Ontario government announced that it will be committing over $19.2 million to fund the construction of a new OCDSB elementary school with child care in Ottawa’s Findlay Creek community.

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Building a caring online community

04/20/2022

We recognize the value of social media. It’s a great way to share messages, interact with others, post photos, exchange ideas and facilitate connections. The great things about social media are really great. Unfortunately, the bad things about social media seem to be getting worse.

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OCDSB Community Check-In: Results

04/14/2022

Results are now available for the OCDSB Community Check-In

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OCDSB to host Women in Trades: Career Discovery Assets virtual conference on April 26, 2022

04/14/2022

OCDSB, in partnership with Build a Dream, will be hosting an interactive virtual opportunity young women in Grades 7-12 to learn about the career pathways in the trades sector

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OCDSB to host Going to High School - Virtual Information Night on April 28, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

04/14/2022

This virtual conference, organized by OCDSB’s Innovation and Adolescent Learning team, will provide details about the transition from Grade 8 to high school.

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Mandatory Mask Use in OCDSB Schools and Buildings

04/14/2022

On April 12, 2022, the Board of Trustees passed a motion requiring all staff, students (K-12), volunteers and visitors to wear a mask inside any OCDSB school or office building.

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International Day of Pink is April 13th, 2022

04/12/2022

On International Day of Pink and every day, we stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.

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Summer School Registration is Now Open for Students in Grades 9-12

04/01/2022

Registration for Summer School for students in grades 9-12 is open until 4:00 p.m. on June 28th, 2022.

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April is Sikh Heritage Month

03/31/2022

April is an opportunity to learn more about and celebrate Sikh Canadians.

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Virtual Information Session: OCDSB International Learning Opportunities - International Certificate Program, Exchanges and Studying Abroad

03/24/2022

The OCDSB offers a number of exciting opportunities for students who want to learn more about the world. We will be holding an information session for Grade 8-11 students and their parents/guardians to learn more about our International Certificate Program, international exchanges and studying abroad.

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School Earth Hour Challenge: March 25th, 2022

03/22/2022

With Earth Hour taking place on March 26th, Schools are welcome to participate in the School Earth Hour Challenge on Friday, March 25th.

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April is World Autism Awareness Month

03/22/2022

April is World Autism Awareness Month, with World Autism Awareness Day recognized on April 2nd.

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March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

03/21/2022

Today and every day we reaffirm our efforts to combat all forms of racial discrimination, systemic racism and hate.

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French and Spanish Summer Camps for Students in JK to Grade 8

03/18/2022

This program runs from July 4 - 29, 2022, and is open to students in all school boards.

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Summer International Language Classes, In-Person and Online

03/18/2022

This program includes many languages, and is open to children in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 from all school boards.

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School Climate Survey for Students

03/16/2022

In April 2022, the OCDSB will be conducting a School Climate Survey to gather input from students in each of our schools.

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Updated with Responses: Board Chair Letter to the Education Minister and Chief Medical Officer of Health

03/15/2022

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Board Chair Lynn Scott wrote a letter to Minister of Education Stephen Lecce and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore with regard to the changed directives in schools that will come into effect immediately following March Break.

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Provincial Announcement on Lifting of COVID Restrictions in Schools

03/11/2022

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) has updated provincial measures in response to COVID-19. The province is removing many of the emergency measures and mandatory requirements by the end of April.

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Registration Now Open: 2022-2023 OCDSB Extended Day Programs

03/11/2022

Registration is now open for OCDSB Extended Day Programs (EDP) for the 2022-2023 school year.

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OCDSB organizing a CRA vs Service Canada webinar on March 31, 2022

03/08/2022

This virtual session will provide participants with information about taxes, benefits, credits, and Social Insurance Number, looking for work and other services.

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Tuesday, March 8th is International Women’s Day

03/07/2022

The OCDSB celebrates women and girls in our District and around the globe who are contributing to and leading the way to build a sustainable future for all.

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Ontario Right To Read Inquiry

03/04/2022

On February 28, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its report on its Right to Read public inquiry.

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March 7th is Black Mental Health Day

03/04/2022

Black Mental Health Day is recognized each year on the first Monday of March.

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Guidance for Families to Discuss the Situation in Ukraine

03/03/2022

In the past week, we have seen a dramatic increase in violence in Ukraine. These events may be deeply upsetting for many students, families, and staff members, particularly those who may have loved ones affected. Our thoughts are with all of those impacted at this time.

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OCDSB to host Speech and Language Expectations for Kindergarten Webinar on March 24, 2022

03/01/2022

This virtual information session will help parents and guardians learn how to identify their child’s speech and language developmental level. The session will highlight speech and language expectations for kindergarten students and provide some take-home strategies to build language and early literacy skills.

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Alert: Woodroffe High School Closure - February 28, 2022

Alert: Woodroffe High School Closure - February 28 to March 4, 2022

02/28/2022

A water main break requires that Woodroffe High School be closed to all students on Monday February 28th. All student transportation has been cancelled.

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OCDSB to host Transition Planning Workshop series in March

02/24/2022

These virtual information sessions will provide detailed information to families and caregivers of students with developmental disabilities about how they can support their child as they transition to a life beyond high school.

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Mandatory eLearning Graduation Requirement and Opt-out Information

02/24/2022

Here is some additional information about the Mandatory eLearning Graduation Requirement, and a link to the opt-out form.

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Proposed 2022-2023 School Year Calendar: Subject to Ministry Approval

02/23/2022

Here are key proposed dates for the 2022-2023 school year, subject to approval from the Ministry of Education.

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OCDSB to host Career Development Workshop Series for High School Students

02/23/2022

These virtual information sessions covers topics like Resume Building, Interviewing Skills, Personal Branding and will help students learn and enhance their professional skills

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February 23rd is Pink Shirt Day

02/16/2022

Pink Shirt Day is an opportunity to practice kindness and wear pink to demonstrate that bullying is never okay.

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Upcoming Elementary and Secondary PA Day: Friday, February 18th

02/15/2022

Friday, February 18th is a PA Day for all elementary and secondary students.

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Reminder: Report Cards for Secondary and Elementary Students

02/11/2022

Report cards are sent out to families via email. Secondary report cards were sent on Thursday, February 10th, and elementary report cards will be sent on Wednesday, February 16th.

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Black History Ottawa Youth Leadership Awards

02/10/2022

The OCDSB is proud to share that South Carleton’s AmaturRaheem Salam-Alada and the leaders of the Black 365 Student Union at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School were recently awarded the 2022 Black History Ottawa Youth Leadership Award.

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Ontario Building New Child Care Spaces in Ottawa

02/07/2022

This investment will expand access to child care spaces at W.E. Gowling Public School.

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Toonie Tuesday is Tuesday, February 22, 2022!

02/04/2022

Support vulnerable OCDSB students by making a donation to the Toonie Tuesday campaign.

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Statement on the Protest in Ottawa

02/04/2022

This has been a very difficult week in our city, especially for those living and attending schools in the downtown core who have experienced significant disruption and disturbance.

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Registration Open for Ottawa-Carleton Virtual School for the 2022-2023 School Year

02/03/2022

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OCDSB Statement: Addressing Sexual Assault

02/02/2022

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) has been informed that Majed Turk, an individual employed by the OCDSB, plead guilty to multiple charges.

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Middle French Immersion Registration Period

01/31/2022

The Middle French Immersion registration period runs from February 7th to February 11th, 2022.

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February is Black History Month

01/31/2022

Every February, Black History Month is recognized in Canada.

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OCDSB Update on Demonstrations

01/30/2022

The OCDSB has been closely monitoring the demonstrations this weekend with regard to the potential impact on schools, particularly in the downtown core.

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National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

01/28/2022

Saturday, January 29th is the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.

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February 2nd is a Secondary Student Success Day

01/28/2022

There will be no classes for secondary students on Wednesday, February 2nd.

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Elementary and Secondary Student Transfer Application Period

01/27/2022

This year's elementary and secondary student transfer application period is January 31st to February 11th.

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Voluntary COVID-19 Reporting

01/27/2022

To support school communities with information about confirmed positive student or staff COVID-19 cases, the OCDSB has created a Voluntary COVID-19 Reporting Dashboard.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day

01/26/2022

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is recognized each year on January 27th.

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New Date: OCDSB to host 2SLGBTQ+ Interfaith Panel Discussion on February 9, 2022

01/25/2022

This webinar will help participants to know more about gender, sexuality and faith.

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Questions about Freezing Marks for Secondary Students

01/25/2022

Here are a few answers to questions students and families have asked about the proposal to freeze secondary student marks.

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January 26 is Bell Let's Talk Day

01/25/2022

Summary: Wednesday, January 26th is Bell Let’s Talk Day, an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health and work together to reduce stigma.

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Ontario School Absence Reporting

01/24/2022

The Ontario COVID-19: school closures and absenteeism report provides a list of schools and school boards that have reported staff and student absences. For each school, the table shows a combined percentage of students and staff who are reported as absent for multiple reasons, not just illness or absences related to COVID.

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OCDSB Graduate Receives Ontario Lincoln M. Alexander Award

01/21/2022

We are excited to share that OCDSB graduate Dina Efrem was one of three recipients of the Lincoln M. Alexander Award.

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OCDSB Launches New Podcast, "In Conversation with OCDSB"

01/21/2022

Listen Now: the OCDSB's new podcast is a great way to learn more about...well, learning!

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Reminder: January 21 PA Day for All Elementary Schools

01/20/2022

Friday, January 21, 2022 is a PA Day for all OCDSB Elementary Schools.

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Rapid Antigen Tests for Students and Staff

01/20/2022

Starting this week, elementary and secondary students and staff will be provided with two take-home rapid antigen screening kits. These kits are intended for use by any child that attends a publicly funded school, regardless of their vaccination status.

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Black Excellence Discussion Series #3 - The journey to achieving Black excellence

01/18/2022

What does Black Excellence mean? How can we work together as a community so that African, Black, African-Caribbean (ABC) students can envision and feel empowered to reach their goals and achieve their full potential?

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Top 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women: OCDSB leaders recognized

01/17/2022

The OCDSB is excited to share that OCDSB Education Director Camille Williams-Taylor and Education Foundation of Ottawa Executive Director Clarissa Arthur have been recognized as part of the Top 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women for 2022.

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OCDSB Winter 2022 Virtual Night School Program

01/17/2022

Registration for the OCDSB Virtual Night School Program for Winter 2022 is open from January 18 to February 15. The program is open to students in all school boards, and adult learners.

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COVID-19 Update: Preparing for the Return to In-Person Learning on January 17, 2022

01/14/2022

We look forward to welcoming students back to in-person learning on January 17, 2022. Here is some additional information about the return to school.

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Winter Break Survey for the 2022-2023 School Year

01/14/2022

Students, staff, and families are invited to share their thoughts about the placement of the Winter Break in the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar.

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Mental Health Supports for the Return to In-Person Learning

01/14/2022

Supporting your family's mental health and well-being during the transition back to in-person learning.

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Letter from OCDSB Chair to Education Minister

01/14/2022

On January 14, 2022 the Chair of the OCDSB wrote a letter to the Education Minister with a series of requests related to the reopening of schools for in-person learning.

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Parent information sessions: Mental health and wellness

01/11/2022

The OCDSB mental health team will be offering families an opportunity to hear from and ask questions to our mental health professionals. They will be hosting group drop-in sessions for parents to ask general questions about how to promote and sustain mental health.

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Additional information and supports for learning during remote period

01/05/2022

As educators and families participate in remote learning between January 5 and 17th, we wanted to provide some additional information to support you during this period.

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Supporting Mental Health and Well-being

01/04/2022

The surge in Omicron and the return to remote learning has left many families and students feeling a range of emotions. The OCDSB mental health team has prepared some simple tips to support students and parents with well-being during remote learning.

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IMPORTANT - Schools closed for in-person learning

01/03/2022

On Monday, January 3, 2022, the Ontario government announced that all schools will be closed for in-person learning until Monday, January 17, 2022. OCDSB in-person students and OCV students will begin remote learning starting on Wednesday, January 5.

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Information from Ottawa Public Health About Covid-19 Testing

12/17/2021

On December 16, Ottawa Public Health prepared new information on COVID-19 testing to be shared with families.

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Government of Ontario: Rapid antigen screening kits

12/15/2021

In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is pleased to be able to provide take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every child who attends a publicly-funded school in Ontario.

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December 10 is Human Rights Day

12/09/2021

Each year on December 10th, Human Rights Day is recognized around the world.

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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

12/05/2021

December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

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OCDSB Elects 2021-22 Chair and Vice-Chair of Board of Trustees

12/02/2021

At its annual organizational meeting on December 1st, the OCDSB elected a chair and vice chair of the Board of Trustees for the 2021-2022 year.

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New OCDSB Superintendent of Instruction

11/25/2021

The OCDSB is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Brady as a new Superintendent of Instruction.

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Celebrating the Construction of Stittsville Secondary School

11/25/2021

On Thursday, November 18th, the OCDSB hosted an event to mark the construction of the new Stittsville Secondary School.

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Launch Event - Ottawa School Board Participation in OECD Study

11/23/2021

The OCDSB will be hosting a launch event to discuss the Ottawa results of an international study exploring students’ social and emotional skills.

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November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance

11/19/2021

Each year, Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed on November 20th to commemorate transgender people who have been lost to violence.

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OCDSB Speaker Series Presents, Technology and Youth: What Parents Need to Know

11/17/2021

On November 25th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m, the OCSDB Speaker Series is proud to present a webinar with experts from Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services, "Technology and Youth: What Parents Need to Know."

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World Children's Day and National Child Day

11/12/2021

November 20th is World Children's Day and National Child Day. This is an opportunity to learn about children's rights and work to improve children's well-being locally and around the world.

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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week 2021

11/12/2021

From November 21-27, 2021, schools all across Ontario will be recognizing Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week.

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PA Day for Elementary and Secondary Schools on Friday, November 12th

11/09/2021

November 12th will be a PA Day for all OCDSB elementary and secondary schools.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance webinar to be held on November 18

11/08/2021

This information session will help participants learn more about transgender identity and support for trans and gender diverse students.

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OCDSB to Host Virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11

11/05/2021

A District-wide ceremony featuring the work of OCDSB students will be held on Thursday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m.

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IB Programme Virtual Open House to be held on November 17, 2021

11/01/2021

Students currently in Grade 8 and Grade 9 are invited to apply for the 2022-2023 school year. All applications are digital and all requested documents should be provided in a PDF format. Links for submitting documents will be available on the respective school website after this information session.

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Ontario Treaties Recognition Week

10/29/2021

Each year, Ontario Treaties Recognition Week is observed during the first week of November. This is an opportunity for everyone in Ontario to learn more about and recognize the importance of treaty rights and relationships.

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November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day

10/29/2021

Each year, Indigenous Veterans Day is recognized on November 8.

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OCDSB kicks off 2021 United Way Campaign

10/27/2021

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is excited to launch our annual United Way campaign to raise funds for community initiatives to combat poverty, support youth and help people overcome challenges across the region.

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OCDSB Human Rights Policy Consultation

10/26/2021

The OCDSB is committed to promoting and protecting the human rights of its students, their families, its employees and the wider OCDSB community. In January 2021 we began consulting with students, parents/guardians, staff and community members as the OCDSB works to create a district-wide human rights policy. This was done through small group discussions and an online survey. We received 1732 responses to our survey last April. Interested in seeing the results of the survey? Take a look.

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October 27 is Dress Purple Day!

10/25/2021

On October 27, students, staff, and community members are invited to wear purple to help speak up for vulnerable children and youth.

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Join the OCDSB Parent Involvement Committee!

10/25/2021

The OCDSB is seeking two Community Representatives to serve on its Parent Involvement Committee (PIC).

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October 21 is Spirit Day!

10/20/2021

Spirit Day is a way for students, staff and families across the community to show solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ youth.

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OCDSB Statement: All students have the right to feel safe

10/19/2021

Students, families, and staff of all gender identities and expressions have the right to feel physically and emotionally safe, welcomed and accepted at school and in the wider community.

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October 18 to 22 is Local Government Week!

10/18/2021

From October 18-22, the OCDSB and our partners at the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) are raising civic awareness by observing Local Government Week.

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Celebrating Canadian Library Support Staff Appreciation Day

10/14/2021

October 15th is Canadian Library Support Staff Appreciation Day

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October 21 is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

10/14/2021

At the OCDSB, we are so grateful to recognize the education, skills, commitment and dedication of child care staff and educators of young children.

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Clarification - Use of schools as vaccine clinics

10/13/2021

In response to some misinformation circulating on social media relating to the OCDSB Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 12, we felt it was important to clarify the District’s position on school based vaccine clinics.

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Launch 2021 – October 21 & 22, 2021

10/13/2021

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Ottawa Catholic School Board are hosting Launch 2021, a virtual post-secondary education opportunities event for students in Grades 11 and 12, and their parents and guardians. This two-day virtual event, being held on October 21 & 22, 2021, is a great opportunity for students, parents and guardians to explore post-secondary pathways.

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Trustee Electoral Zone Boundary Review

10/12/2021

The OCDSB has 12 elected trustees and each trustee represents one electoral zone. These zones must be based on the City’s ward boundaries.

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Update - Police Involvement and Safe Schools Consultations

10/12/2021

In 2020-2021, the OCDSB conducted separate consultations concerning policies regarding Safe Schools and Police Involvement in Schools.

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Fall 2021 Virtual Tutoring Program

10/04/2021

The OCDSB Fall 2021 Virtual Tutoring Program provides students with a supervised opportunity to complete, review, practice and receive support in a range of subject areas.

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October is National Principals' Month

10/01/2021

Did you know? October is National Principals Month! Let's celebrate the outstanding principals we have here at the #OCDSB and in schools across the country.

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October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

10/01/2021

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Currently, about 1 in 10 people in Ontario is impacted by a learning disability.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

10/01/2021

October is Hispanic Heritage Month in Ontario, an opportunity for communities across the province to recognize and celebrate the heritage, culture, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic-Canadians

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Education Foundation Ottawa - Toonie Tuesday, February 23

02/01/2021

On February 23, 2021, the Education Foundation of Ottawa will be hosting their annual Toonie Tuesday event to raise critical funds for OCDSB families in need.

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OCDSB Information About the Safe Return to In-Person Learning

01/29/2021

On Monday, February 1st in-person learning will resume for OCDSB elementary and secondary school students.

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Ontario announcement: In-person learning to resume for OCDSB schools

01/28/2021

We have just been advised that OCDSB schools will re-open on Monday, February 1st. The information was included in a provincial media release. The District will provide a more detailed update on plans for a safe re-opening. Thank you for your continued support as we manage this transition.

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Key dates: Student Transfer Application

01/26/2021

Students attend a designated school based on geographic and programming considerations.

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Key dates: Middle French Immersion Registration

01/26/2021

The Middle French Immersion Registration period takes place from Monday, February 8 to Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

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Student-led ME Project to Provide Free Menstrual Products in OCDSB Schools

01/26/2021

On January 26, 2021, the Board of Trustees approved a motion to provide students with free menstrual hygiene products in school washrooms across the district. This initiative was led thanks to the advocacy of students.

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Important: Remote Learning to Continue Next Week

01/20/2021

The Ontario government has announced that schools in some regions of the province will be able to resume in-person learning next week. Ottawa was not included on this list. Elementary and secondary OCDSB students will continue with remote learning. In-person learning will be maintained for students in specialized program classes.

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OCDSB Winter 2021 Virtual Night School Program

01/18/2021

The OCDSB Virtual Night School Program for 2021 is now open for registration! This program is open to students in all school boards and adult learners. The key dates are highlighted below, including the schedule for 2021. More information, including how to register and a list of our course offerings, is available on our website.

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Elementary Remote Learning to Continue to January 25th

01/08/2021

The province has announced that remote learning for elementary students will continue for the next two weeks. In-person learning is scheduled to resume for both elementary and secondary students on January 25, 2021.

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OCDSB Speaker Series on Screen Time with Dr. Michael Cheng - January 21, 2021

01/07/2021

We would like to thank everyone who joined us on January 21st for our Speaker Series session on Screen Time During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Information for Parents and Caregivers with Dr. Michael Cheng.

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OCDSB to host High School Virtual Information Sessions

01/07/2021

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is hosting Welcome to High School Virtual Information Sessions to help familiarise parents/guardians and students with the various personalized learning experiences available at OCDSB High Schools.

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It’s time to register for Kindergarten

01/06/2021

Registration is now open for Kindergarten starting in September 2021. If your child will be four years old by December 31, 2021, they are ready to begin their learning journey with the OCDSB.

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Province Wide Shutdown - OCDSB Schools Pivot to Remote Learning January 4th

01/04/2021

Today, the Government of Ontario announced a province-wide shutdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. This affects schools and students will not return to school in person on January 4th as planned.

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Disrupting Anti-Black Racism Discussion

12/15/2020

On December 10, OCDSB Superintendent of Instruction Prince Duah participated in a discussion hosted by the Administrators’ Black Caucus of Ontario. The theme was "Black Men in Educational Leadership: Disrupting Anti-Black Racism."

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2019-2020 Director's Annual Report to the Community

12/02/2020

I am proud to share with you our 2019-2020 Director's Annual Report to the Community. This year, the full report is available in a new digital format, which reflects on some of the highlights of a very unusual school year.

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Understanding the Impact Between Municipal Ward Boundaries and School Board Electoral Zones

12/01/2020

The City of Ottawa is currently reviewing the electoral boundaries of municipal wards. Many people have asked how this impacts the electoral boundaries for school board trustees. Municipal ward boundaries establish the framework for determining electoral zone boundaries for school boards.

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OCDSB statement on use of language to prevent harm

12/01/2020

The OCDSB is committed to delivering a curriculum that respects and promotes diversity and is culturally relevant and responsive. The delivery of education must honour the best interests of each child, and must ensure that no child experiences harm from the words or actions of instructional leaders or others.

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Ontario COVID-19 Voluntary Testing for Schools

11/27/2020

On Thursday, November 26, the Ontario government announced it is launching targeted voluntary testing of asymptomatic students and staff in regions of the province which currently have a high number of active COVID-19 cases.

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OCDSB 2019-2020 Suspension Data

11/25/2020

The review of suspension data is an essential step in the OCDSB’s commitment to creating a culture of caring and social responsibility.

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“Thank you, educators” from Ottawa Public Health

11/20/2020

Today, we received a letter from Dr. Vera Etches which we are delighted to share with you. The letter acknowledges the importance of public education in our community and most importantly, the work that each of our staff members do to keep our schools clean and safe.

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Rainbow Bridges Film Festival - November 19th

11/16/2020

Youth Ottawa and the OCDSB were proud to present the online Rainbow Bridges Film Festival on November 19th. We showcased the student films from last year’s Rainbow Bridges participants, and had a few surprises!

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OCDSB D. Aubrey Moodie Award for Highest Academic Average

10/28/2020

The top scholar at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board for the 2019-2020 school year is Sheel Ayachi.

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Ontario government announces funding for new Riverside Secondary School

10/20/2020

Today, the OCDSB is excited to share that the Government of Ontario has announced it will fund the construction of a new high school in Riverside South.

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OCDSB Statement: 'We will need to come together and find a path forward'

10/20/2020

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Abdirahman Abdi and the Black community who continue to grieve the loss of a loved one following today’s court decision.

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OCDSB Responds to Allegations at Nepean High School

10/16/2020

We have been informed of a series of allegations relating to the school climate at Nepean High School. The allegations span a period of several years and involve both current and former students and staff. The allegations address issues of racism and inappropriate conduct of staff involving students.

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COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

10/16/2020

We have been hearing your questions about COVID-19 and have assembled a list of questions and answers for you.

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Indigenous, Equity and Human Rights Roadmap - 2020-2023

10/13/2020

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is proud to announce the launch of our new Indigenous, Equity and Human Rights Roadmap - 2020-2023.

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Supporting Students During Self-Isolation or Closure

10/08/2020

The rise in cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa is concerning. Right now, some students are already in 14-day self-isolation while others are at home awaiting test results. While we all must continue to do our part to stop the spread of COVID into schools, more families will experience this in the weeks ahead.

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Ottawa Public Health Return to School Letter Following Student Illness

10/01/2020

We have received many questions about students with previous conditions like seasonal allergies or what to do if your child tests negative for COVID-19 and when they can return to school.

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Introducing OCV – Ottawa-Carleton Virtual School

09/17/2020

The OCDSB is excited to welcome 17,000 students to our new virtual schools – OCV Elementary and OCV Secondary to their first day of school on Friday, September 18th. Our secondary school will support approximately 4,000 students. OCV Elementary has been divided into six campuses, which allows us to better organize the 13,000 students according to their home school.

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An OCDSB Tribute to the Legacy of Dave Smith

09/04/2020

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board would like to extend deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dave Smith, who recently passed away at the age of 87.

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OCDSB 2020-21 Annual Budget Approved

08/27/2020

At a Special Board meeting on Wednesday, August 26, Trustees approved the OCDSB 2020-21 operating budget of $1,008.3 million, capital budget of $97.9 million and the use of $5.4 million in recently announced Ministry grants to address incremental instruction and school operation costs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Government of Ontario Announces Funding for Two New OCDSB Schools

07/24/2020

The Government of Ontario has confirmed funding for the building of two new elementary schools in the Fernbank area and south Barrhaven.

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OCDSB Statement Regarding Charges Against Employee

07/02/2020

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has been advised by the Ottawa Police Service that Majed Turk, an individual employed by the OCDSB, has been charged with one count of sexual assault, one count of sexual interference and one count of criminal harassment.

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Board Finds Trustee in Breach of Code of Conduct

06/30/2020

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has censured Trustee Donna Blackburn under the Board Member Code of Conduct and strongly recommended she offer her resignation.

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Board Meeting to Consider Code of Conduct Complaint

06/26/2020

The Ottawa-Carleton District Board will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to deal with a Code of Conduct complaint.

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Responding to Anti-Black Racism: Resources to Support Parents and Students

06/21/2020

We are a caring community and we must remember to reach out and support each other; we must acknowledge that what is happening is not okay; and we must remain committed to speaking out against racism in all its forms.

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Identity Matters! OCDSB releases summary results of identity-based data survey

06/19/2020

The OCDSB has released the first summary report of its Valuing Voices – Identity Matters! survey of students from kindergarten to grade 12. The results demonstrate the rich diversity of the OCDSB student population and provide data the school board will need to consider as it prepares its Indigenous, Human Rights and Equity and Indigenous Roadmap to be released in fall 2020.

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Ministry Extends School Closures for the Rest of This Year

05/19/2020

All OCDSB schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year, per Ministerial order. This provincial decision was based on advice from the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Staff, students and families will receive more information today.

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OCDSB Update on Code of Conduct Investigation

05/15/2020

An update on the formal investigation into a complaint regarding an alleged incident between a trustee and a young person in March 2020.

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Ontario School Closures Extended to May 31

04/26/2020

On Sunday, April 26, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that all publicly-funded schools will remain closed to students until at least May 31, 2020.

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Connecting with All OCDSB Families

04/20/2020

Over the past few weeks, we have been working to contact students to check in and make sure things are okay. However, we haven’t been able to reach all families. If you have not spoken with your teacher or principal, please email them as soon as you can. You can also contact our Family Reception Centre, which supports families whose primary language is not English: 613-239-2416 or familyreceptioncentre@ocdsb.ca

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Distributing Computers and Internet for Students

04/14/2020

We are committed to a Culture of Caring. Everyone deserves an opportunity to learn. With school closures due to the COVID-19, we were suddenly forced to move learning online. Unfortunately, not all OCDSB students have access to a computer or wifi.

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Assessment and Evaluation

04/14/2020

We have received many questions from students and parents about assessment, evaluation and reporting during this time.

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OCDSB Responds to Community Concerns

04/09/2020

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has been made aware of reports of an incident in a community park that involved a Trustee and a resident. We are not aware of all of the details related to this specific incident, but we are very concerned about the allegations of racism and bias that this has generated.

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Learn at Home Phase 2 Information and Resources

04/05/2020

OCDSB Learn At Home is the second phase of a province-wide learning strategy to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. OCDSB Learn At Home is a way to focus student learning on key concepts so that students can finish their academic year and be supported to advance to the next year or graduate.

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OCDSB Learn at Home Phase 2 Information

04/03/2020

On April 6 th , all OCDSB schools will move to Phase 2 of Learn at Home. This is a period of transition for all of us. We are continuing to take a phased approach to our Learn At Home and will focus on teaching and learning in two week blocks. This will give us an opportunity to hear how it is working for our families and students and make any necessary adjustments. We are fortunate to have such caring educators who have been checking in with students and families over the past two weeks. We’ve encouraged our staff to work together and to be thoughtful and age appropriate about the number of points of contact for both students and families.

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Update on Extension of School Closures and Next Steps

04/01/2020

Dear OCDSB Families: Today, the Government of Ontario announced that schools and child care centres will remain closed to students until Monday, May 4, 2020. As these dates come closer, this decision will be re-evaluated based on public health advice and the closure may be extended if necessary.

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Resources, Information and Looking Ahead

03/30/2020

Dear OCDSB Families: As we kick-off a new week, I wanted to touch base and let you know about our progress to date. As you can appreciate, developing a plan to support learning for 75,000 students while schools are closed, is a challenging task. There are still many questions about next steps and we anticipate further direction from the Ministry of Education, but there is lots to report on.

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Additional Learning Resources and Looking Forward

03/24/2020

Dear OCDSB Families: I wanted to provide an update of our current progress on supporting student learning during the COVID-19 closure and some information about possible next steps. I know that there are many different perspectives on this issue, and at the OCDSB, we are working to find a path forward that meets the many needs and perspectives.

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Letter from Minister of Education to Parents

03/22/2020

Dear OCDSB Families, Please find attached a letter from the Minister of Education which contains information relating to the closure of schools in response to COVID-19.

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Update from OCDSB on Novel Coronavirus

03/11/2020

As you know, the OCDSB has been closely monitoring the development of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We remain committed to keeping families informed about this situation and how it impacts our schools, families and staff.

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Our sincere condolences to those affected by the tragic plane crash in Iran

01/08/2020

Our sincere condolences to those affected by the tragic plane crash in Iran. To our community, locally, nationally & internationally, we offer our deepest sympathy and support to those whose family, friends, colleagues & loved ones were victims in this tragedy. Together we mourn.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - LEAD TESTING PROGRAM

12/13/2019

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board takes the health and safety of students and staff extremely seriously. In accordance with expanded provincial lead testing requirements in 2017, all designated drinking locations in OCDSB elementary schools were tested in 2017 and 2018 and we anticipate that the expanded testing in secondary schools will be completed in 2020.

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New Superintendents of Instruction Join the OCDSB

12/02/2019

The OCDSB is pleased to announce the appointment of two Superintendents of Instruction who will begin their new role with the school district effective, January 6, 2020.

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Free Access to French Online Homework Help and Practice

10/15/2019

Get free access to Voilà Live’s Virtual Immersion Campus. Every evening, from Monday to Thursday, OCDSB students have access to live teachers online to practice their French and get homework help in French, English and Math

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Ontario Ministry Releases Cellphone Restriction Guidelines

08/29/2019

New guidance regarding the restriction of cellphones in schools has been released today from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

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Revised Elementary Health and Physical Education Curriculum

08/21/2019

On Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Ontario Ministry of Education issued its revised elementary health and physical education (HPE) curriculum. This approach will take effect starting in the 2019-2020 school year.

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Stay Connected with your child's school with the OCDSB App

02/28/2019

Check out the new OCDSB mobile app It makes staying connected with your children’s school(s) easy and accessible.

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OCDSB Responds to Charges Against Employee

01/01/2019

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has been advised by the Ottawa Police Service that an individual employed by the OCDSB has been charged with offences related to sexual assault between 2000 and 2018. These are in addition to similar charges against the same individual announced by the Ottawa Police Service in August 2019.

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Fire at MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre

In the afternoon of Friday, January 29, an alarm alerted OCDSB staff to an issue at MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre. A fire was detected and authorities were contacted. The Ottawa Fire Services responded immediately. No injuries were reported.

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