November 23, 2023 - Reminder: November 24 - PA Day: No classes for students, November 19-25 is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, and more.
Hello Students,
This week, I had the pleasure of visiting two of our amazing sites, Hilson Avenue Public School and Ottawa Technical Secondary School, and I was so inspired by the incredible dedication and diligence of our staff as they interacted with our students. At OTSS, I walked through the entrance as part of the 'human library'... listening in as community members shared their personal and professional experiences with small groups of secondary students... such an atmosphere of genuine engagement on site!
Reminder: November 24 - PA Day: No classes for students
Tomorrow, Friday, November 24, 2023, is a Professional Activity Day for OCDSB elementary and secondary school staff. There will be no classes for students on this day. The secondary PA Day focuses on key Ministry priorities: Literacy, numeracy, cybersecurity and online privacy awareness.
November 19-25 is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is an opportunity for us all to reaffirm that bullying is not acceptable in our schools and communities. We are working to raise awareness and provide helpful information for how we can all work together to prevent and respond to bullying. The OCDSB Safe Schools Reporting Tool is one way for students to share information about bullying and other concerns you might have at school. Learn more about bullying prevention.
Upcoming Board and Advisory Committee Meetings
November 27th, 7:00 p.m. - Alternative Schools Advisory Committee
November 27th, 7:00 p.m. - Arts Advisory Committee
November 27th, 7:00 p.m. - Audit Committee
November 28th, 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting
Agendas, locations, minutes, livestreams and recordings of meetings are available for public viewing using the Board and Advisory Committees' meeting calendar.
Calendars and Planning for Important Dates
Please consult the OCDSB’s Elementary and Secondary calendars for PA Days, holidays, exam dates, and more during the 2023-2024 School Year. In addition, schools avoid scheduling activities like evaluations and field trips on certain religious/creed-based days of significance. Additional dates of significance can be found in our MultiFaith calendar (located on our home page) and on this webpage.
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Thank you,
Pino Buffone
Director of Education