OCDSB News

Pink Shirt Day - February 24th, 2021

02/18/2021

Pink Shirt Day is being recognized on February 24th, 2021. Join us in wearing pink and standing together against bullying in schools, in the workplace, and online.

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Winter COVID-19 Survey – Share Your Thoughts!

02/18/2021

We are interested in hearing from you again, to build on what we learned in the last survey, monitor the impact of the changes that were made, and plan for the next school year.

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School Buses Cancelled, OCDSB Schools Are Open

02/16/2021

All school buses serving the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board are cancelled today, February 16, 2021, due to poor road conditions.

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Elementary PA Day - February 12, 2021

02/11/2021

A reminder that Friday, February 12, 2021 there will be a PA Day for all elementary schools. There will be no classes (in-person or remote) on this day.

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Indigenous Speaker Series with Gabrielle Fayant - February 16th, 2021

02/05/2021

The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents a webinar with Gabrielle Fayant for OCDSB staff and Grade 7 to 12 students.

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Indigenous Speaker Series with Twin Flames - February 9th, 2021

02/04/2021

Join the OCDSB, OCSB and CDSBEO for a virtual live concert with multi-award winning musicians Twin Flames. The session will be held on Tuesday, February 9th, at 10:00 a.m. and is open to OCDSB staff and students in grades K-6.

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NASA space talk with OCDSB students

02/03/2021

A group of students will have the opportunity to speak with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station on Friday.

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Bell Let's Talk Day - January 28th, 2021

01/27/2021

On Thursday, January 28th, we recognize Bell Let's Talk Day.This is a day to start a conversation about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, and taking action to help create positive change. When it comes to mental health, every action counts.

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Elementary PA Day - January 22, 2021

01/21/2021

Elementary schools will have a PA Day on Friday, January 22 for assessment, evaluation and report card preparation. There will be no elementary remote or in-person classes on this day.

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Important Dates and Deadlines for Ontario College Applications

01/08/2021

When planning to submit an Ontario College application, be sure to keep in mind these dates and deadlines, to ensure that it is submitted on time. Visit the Ontario Colleges website to learn more.

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Indigenous Speaker Series: Emily Marie Seguin - January 12 and 26, 2021

01/04/2021

The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents two webinars with Emily Marie Seguin, for OCDSB staff and students in JK to grade 6.

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OCDSB Update: Closure of Dunlop Public School

12/17/2020

Dunlop Public School will be closed to students and staff on Friday, December 18, 2020. This includes the Extended Day Program. Parents are asked not to bring their children to school.

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Hanukkah 2020 - December 10th to 18th

12/07/2020

May this Festival of Lights bring peace and joy to all in our community celebrating Hanukkah.

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Hour of Code 2020

12/03/2020

The OCDSB will once again be celebrating coding activities during this year’s Hour of Code, taking place from December 7th to 13th.

Read More about Rainbow Bridges Project

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OCDSB Statement: Charges Against Employee

08/26/2020

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has been advised by the Ottawa Police Service that charges have been laid against Majed Turk, an individual employed by the OCDSB. He has been charged with sexual offences in relation to events dating back to July 2013 involving two female students. These are in addition to charges against Mr. Turk announced by police in July.

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From Worried to Well: Supporting Your Child at Home and at School

08/25/2020

In his engaging presentation Dr. David Tranter discussed critical strategies to promote student and parent well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Completion of Confirmation of Attendance process and next steps

08/21/2020

Thank you for the cooperation and patience as we move one more step closer to the start of the school year. The Confirmation of Attendance process is now complete. We understand how challenging it was to make this decision under such short timelines and we are deeply grateful for the cooperation from OCDSB families.

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Updated Return to School Plan: August 19, 2020

08/20/2020

Dear OCDSB Families, With new direction from the Ministry of Education and lots of good feedback from the community, we have updated our Return to School plan. Our plan is still built on three models of instruction...

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Update on Confirmation of Attendance form: August 17, 2020

08/17/2020

Thank you to everyone who completed the Confirmation of Attendance form. We had a 91% response rate which breaks down as follows...

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Update on Return to School Plan - Remote Learning

08/13/2020

The Ministry of Education has just released an important Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) with new requirements for Remote Learning which will affect the OCDSB Return to School plan.

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Background on Secondary School In Person Learning Model

08/12/2020

On July 30th, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced that it was not yet safe for our secondary schools to return to conventional learning and the OCDSB and some other districts would open using an Adaptive Model.

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Confirming Attendance At School - September 2020

08/10/2020

We are looking forward to welcoming students and staff safely back to school beginning on September 3rd.

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Back to School Planning - Making Sense of It All

08/07/2020

School starts on September 3rd. This year, the return to school is complicated as we try to safely navigate COVID-19.

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Ontario Government Announcement on School Reopening

07/30/2020

On July 30th, the Government of Ontario released its plan for school reopening for September.

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2020-2021 School Year Calendar Approved by the Ministry

07/24/2020

The 2020-2021 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Ministry. School year calendars are distributed to all students at the beginning of each school year. The school year calendar lists school holidays and other important dates.

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OCDSB Summer Closure Period

07/22/2020

As part of our commitment to employee wellbeing, OCDSB administrative departments have scheduled a common two-week vacation period for many staff from 27 July 2020 to 7 August 2020 inclusive.

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Education Foundation of Ottawa seeks applications to Board of Directors

07/20/2020

Are you (or someone you know) interested in being on the Education Foundation of Ottawa (EFO)’s Board of Directors? The EFO is currently seeking 7 Board of Directors positions. As a local registered charity, EFO is committed to leveling the playing field for students of the OCDSB. Learn more about this opportunity to help support OCDSB students in need!

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Learn at Home and Planning Forward Survey Results

07/20/2020

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board recently launched a survey to gather feedback on the experience of parents/guardians, students and staff with the Learn At Home model that was implemented in March-June 2020. This survey also gave parents/guardians, students and staff an opportunity to share their thoughts on the plans for the next school year.

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Board Upholds Code of Conduct Decision

07/17/2020

On Thursday, July 16, 2020, the Board considered an appeal filed by Trustee Donna Blackburn in regards to a Code of Conduct decision. In considering the appeal, the Board reviewed both the decision regarding the breach of the Board Member Code of Conduct, and the decision of the Board imposing sanctions.

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Final Recommendations: Special Board Meeting on School Reopening

07/10/2020

On July 9 and 10, the Board of Trustees held a Special Board meeting to discuss plans for school reopening in September. The meeting began with parent delegates speaking about their experiences and sharing their thoughts ahead of the trustee discussion. The Board also received additional written statements from parents which were shared with trustees.

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OCDSB launches survey to gather feedback on Learn At Home and School Reopening

07/03/2020

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has launched a survey to gather feedback on the experience of parents/guardians, students and staff with the Learn At Home model that was implemented in March-June 2020. This survey also gives parents/guardians, students and staff an opportunity to share their thoughts on the plans for the next school year.

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2020-2021 Cooperative Education Program

06/26/2020

The OCDSB is still accepting applications for our Co-op Program for the 2020-2021 School Year.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2020 from the OCDSB!

06/25/2020

We are proud to celebrate their incredible success and achievement of our graduating students. Watch a message from OCDSB Education Director Camille Williams-Taylor to the Class of 2020.

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OCDSB launches Report Card Portal

06/22/2020

Report cards will be available to parents on June 24, 2020, for elementary students and July 3, 2020, for secondary students through a secure online Report Card Portal. Parents will be able to login and see their child’s report card.

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Virtual International Language Classes

06/11/2020

The OCDSB is offering Virtual Summer International Language Classes through the Continuing Education department. These classes are designed for children in Grades 1 to 8 and will be delivered through the use of a variety of online tools.

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Cross Boundary Transfer Applications

06/11/2020

Anyone who wishes to apply for a Cross Boundary Transfer and did not do so during the application period of February 3rd to 18th, 2020, will need to complete the following form: OCDSB 118E Elementary School Transfer Application OCDSB 118S Secondary Student School Transfer Application

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Grade 6-8 Summer School Registration to Close June 8th, 2020

06/03/2020

The response to Grade 6-8 Virtual Elementary Summer School has been significant. In order to have time to staff, create classes, communicate with parents and to ensure everything is ready for July 2nd, registration will be closing on Monday, June 8th.

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Helping families grow and learn

06/03/2020

It’s a sad reality in Ottawa that too many families struggle with food security. While grocery shelves may be nearly full, not everyone can afford a stable supply of healthy and nutritious food.

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National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day

06/02/2020

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

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OCDSB Celebrates Pride Month

06/01/2020

In June, the OCDSB is celebrating Pride Month, which recognizes the impact that 2SLGBTQ+ people have had around the world, across our communities, and in our District. 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

05/31/2020

The human rights and dignity of every person must be protected, and that can only be done when we individually and collectively take action to disrupt and dismantle the systems that perpetuate racism and oppression. The OCDSB commits to this work and to actively engage in the listening, learning and collaboration necessary to build a better way forward together.

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