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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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COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Education Related Projects

07/08/2021

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board would like to acknowledge that schools in the OCDSB have received COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Education Related Projects (CVRIS-EDU) as part of Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP)

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OCDSB End-of-Year Survey

07/02/2021

With the close of the 2020-21 school year, the OCDSB conducted a survey of parents and students to reflect on the past year and look ahead as we prepare for the return to school in September.

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OCDSB Statement Regarding OCT Hearing Against Former Employee

06/29/2021

On June 16, 2021, the Ontario College of Teachers published a Notice of Hearing against retired OCDSB teacher Peter Des Brisay. The Notice outlines a course of conduct that includes allegations of grooming and conduct that amounts to sexual abuse of a student between 1990 and 1996. The complaint was directed to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) from the individual.

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June 25 - July 1 is Somali Heritage Week

06/25/2021

From June 25 to July 1, Ontario is recognizing Somali Heritage Week. This is the first year it is being recognized in the province.

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A Year-End Message from OCDSB Education Director Camille Williams-Taylor

06/25/2021

As the 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, we are wishing a wonderful summer to all our incredible community members and OCDSB families.

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Trustees approve to end participation in School Resource Officer program

06/25/2021

On Thursday, June 24, OCDSB trustees voted to immediately and completely end engagement with the Ottawa Police Service School Resource Officer (SRO) program.

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OCDSB Statement: Discovery of Unmarked Graves at Former Residential School Site

06/24/2021

As we continue to grieve the loss of the 215 children whose bodies were discovered in Kamloops barely one month ago, hundreds more unmarked graves have now been discovered at a former residential school site in Saskatchewan.

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Appointment of New Supervisory Officer

06/23/2021

The OCDSB is pleased to announce the appointment of Reg Lavergne to the position of Superintendent of Instruction. Reg will begin this new role effective August 16, 2021.

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June 23 is the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

06/22/2021

Each year across Canada, the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism is recognized on June 23.

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Sankofa Summer Academy for Black Youth

06/18/2021

The OCDSB Continuing Education department, in partnership with the Sankofa Centre of Excellence will be offering a virtual reach ahead credit opportunit.

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Update - Police Involvement in Schools Policy and Practice Review

06/17/2021

On Monday, June 14, in a Special Committee of the Whole meeting, OCDSB trustees approved a motion calling for the immediate end of the OCDSB partnership with Ottawa Police Services through the School Resource Officer program. The full text of this motion is below.

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OCDSB 2021-22 Annual Budget Approved

06/16/2021

At a Special Board meeting on Tuesday, June 15, Trustees approved the OCDSB 2021-22 operating budget of $1.0 billion and capital budget of $119.8 million.

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2020-2021 Student Recognition Awards

06/14/2021

Each year, the OCDSB’s Student Recognition Awards celebrate excellence in student leadership. Learn more about the students who are being recognized this year in the 2020-2021 Student Recognition Awards!

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Frequently Asked Questions - Lead Testing Program

06/11/2021

Ensuring access to safe drinking water is one of the safety practices in place at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Any fixture installed for water consumption purposes must be tested for lead prior to use in accordance with The Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 and OReg 243/07 2017 amendments.

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OCDSB Celebrates Pride Month 2021

06/10/2021

Throughout the month of June, the OCDSB will be celebrating Pride Month! We are proud of our diversity and committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for all students and staff.

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OCDSB Statement: London Attack

06/09/2021

The OCDSB would like to extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by the horrible attack in London, Ont.

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Elementary and Secondary Program Pathways and Achievement Outcomes

06/08/2021

The OCDSB has released a new report that examines the representation of students across elementary programs (English with core French, early French immersion, middle French immersion) and secondary pathways (academic, applied, locally developed) and explores how well the system is doing to support students in French, Language, and mathematics (elementary panel) and English, math, and science (secondary panel).

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OCDSB Human Rights and Equity Advisor Report: Policy and Practice Review of Police Involvement in Schools

06/08/2021

The OCDSB Office of the Human Rights and Equity Advisor (HREA) has released a report as part of the Policy and Practice Review of Police Involvement in Schools.

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You asked… COVID-19 vaccine for youth

06/04/2021

Ottawa Public Health and CHEO have compiled the following frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for youth aged 12 and older.

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PA Day for Elementary Schools on Friday, June 4th

06/02/2021

Friday, June 4th, 2021 is a PA Day for all elementary schools.

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Ontario announcement: Remote learning to continue until end of school year

06/02/2021

Today, the Ontario government announced that learning will continue remotely until the end of the school year. Students currently attending specialized program classes in-person will continue to do so.

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National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day

06/01/2021

June is National Indigenous History Month, which includes National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. This month is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect upon the history, contributions, culture and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

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Award Winners: 2020-2021 Community Recognition Awards

06/01/2021

After sharing more about our amazing nominees for the 2020-2021 Community Recognition Awards last week, we are now pleased to announce the award winners. The OCDSB is incredibly grateful to be able to recognize the important contributions of our community members through these awards.

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Indigenous Summer Learning 2021

06/01/2021

This summer, the OCDSB Indigenous Education team will once again be leading a learning opportunity for Indigenous OCDSB students currently in Grade 8-12.

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OCDSB to lower flags in honour of 215 children found in BC

05/30/2021

OCDSB to lower flags - Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Climate Action Incentive Fund Recipient

05/28/2021

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board would like to acknowledge that schools in the OCDSB have received energy efficiency upgrades funded in part by the Government of Canada.

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Indigenous Speaker Series with Jennifer David - June 8, 2021

05/28/2021

The OCDSB Indigenous Speaker Series proudly presents a virtual talk with communicator, researcher, writer and facilitator Jennifer David for OCDSB staff and students in grades 7-12.

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COVID-19 vaccine available for 12+, resources and trusted information

05/27/2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to everyone in Ontario aged 12 and above.

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Webinar for parents and guardians on Gender Identity and Supports Available at the OCDSB to be held on June 1

05/25/2021

This information session will help parents and guardians understand gender identity, gender expression, and support for trans and gender diverse students.

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2020-2021 Nominees: Community Recognition Awards

05/25/2021

Each year the OCDSB is glad to recognize the valuable contributions of our community members, parents, and businesses through the OCDSB Community Recognition Awards. Come take a moment to learn more about this year’s nominees!

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Black Student Forum 2021

05/19/2021

Students, staff and community members are invited to attend this year’s Black Student Forum. The theme is "A Year of Resistance & Resilience: Moving forward with clear vision".

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Black Excellence Discussion Series: Opening Doors for Others

05/18/2021

For session #2 of the OCDSB Black Excellence Discussion Series, we invite four professionals to share their experiences and offer career advice for students.

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

05/13/2021

On May 17th communities around the world recognize the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Everyone deserves to have an inclusive, supportive environment at work and at school, and stopping harrassment and discrimination is a shared responsibility.

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16th Annual Rainbow Youth Forum to be held on May 20, 2021

05/12/2021

The RYF is a celebration of OCDSB’s diversity and is a day for students and staff to learn together. For 2021, students of all ages can attend this virtual event.

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May 10 is Bear Witness Day / Journée de l’ourson témoin

05/07/2021

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

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Complete the Survey - Police Involvement in Schools

05/06/2021

The OCDSB is holding a policy and practice review of the Police Involvement in Schools Policy. This includes a review of the School Resource Officer role in schools as well as a review of all activities that involve police in school that are identified as legally discretionary.

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Indigenous Youth Symposium (Virtual Event Series) with Jordyn Hendricks

05/06/2021

Indigenous secondary students and families in the OCDSB are invited to join the next event in this year's Indigenous Youth Symposium, a speed painting session with Jordyn Hendricks, 2-Spirit Michif artist.

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OCDSB Speech and Language Open House

05/06/2021

May is Speech and Hearing Month. OCDSB Speech-Language Pathologists offer assistance to develop your child's communication skills, including articulation, receptive and expressive language, social skills, fluency skills, voice and resonance, pre-literacy and literacy skills, executive functioning skills and augmentative and alternative communication.

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Youth Ottawa Active Citizenship Initiative

05/06/2021

The OCDSB is pleased to partner with Youth Ottawa on the Active Citizenship Initiative, which invites students to get involved and take action on local community issues.

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

05/05/2021

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). Today, the OCDSB honours and remembers all missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

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Asian and South Asian Heritage Month

05/04/2021

Asian Heritage Month and South Asian Heritage Month are an opportunity to reflect upon the long and rich history of Asian Canadians, their contributions to Canada, and their role in communities across the District.

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Jewish Heritage Month

05/04/2021

Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate, and educate future generations about Jewish Canadians and the importance of their role in communities across the District.

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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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Emergency child care support: Ontario expands list of eligibility

01/09/2021

The Ontario government announced today it has expanded the list of individuals eligible for emergency child care services during the remote learning period

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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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