HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Council Update 2019/5/10 - # 33School Council Update #33 - May 10th, 2019
"Education must not simply teach work - it must teach life." W.E.B. Dubois
This quote by W.E.B. Dubois is a great summary of what we heard from students,
parents and staff in our strategic plan consultations. In fact, it resonated so much,
that we incorporated it into our new plan.
We are excited to share our draft strategic plan with you. This plan is all about
building a culture of innovation, a culture of caring and a culture of social
responsibility. It recognizes culture as a driver of change.
Please take a few minutes to review the draft plan. We'd love to hear your
feedback.
You can read the draft plan poster in PDF or
You can read the draft plan in HTML which allow use of the translation feature on
our website.
Please share your feedback by June 7th
Learn more
Important Information
A Date with Diversity:
Journeying from Diversity to Equity – May 14th
Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Canterbury High School, 900 Canterbury Ave
Register Now
Join our students, staff and community in an evening that expands learning and
understanding around diversity, equity and inclusive education. Have the opportunity to ask
questions and have conversations with a variety of people representing different aspects or
dimensions of diversity.
Together, let's explore: how to foster a more equitable and inclusive culture to support
learning, well-being and a sense of belonging for the entire OCDSB community. There is no
cost or fee to participate. Light refreshments will be provided. Free parking is available at the
school.
Notice of Public Consultation Meeting – May 23rd, 2019
New Fernbank Elementary School
Over the past few months a locally-formed working group has been meeting to discuss
potential accommodation proposals related to the future opening of a new elementary school
in the Fernbank development area. The planned opening of a new elementary school in the
Fernbank development area is currently the highest-ranked capital priority of the Board.
Although capital funding for a New Fernbank Elementary School has not yet been received
from the Province, completion of the study will be beneficial given the timing of the
requirement. A Public Consultation Meeting will be held to seek feedback regarding a
proposed plan. Input received at the meeting will assist staff in developing recommendations
to the Board. Some of the specific issues we will be seeking input on include:
A proposed opening grade structure, program offering, and attendance boundary for
the New Fernbank Elementary School;
An associated proposed revision to the attendance area for John Young Elementary
School;
A potential revision to Fernbank area Middle French Immersion attendance boundaries.
Please plan to attend this important meeting to be held:
Date: Thursday May 23rd, 2019
Time: 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Place: John Young Elementary School (gymnasium)
5 Morton Drive, Kanata ON K2L 1W7
At the meeting there will be a brief presentation by Board staff, followed by a Question &
Answer period. Staff will be available following the meeting to answer questions on an
individual basis. An Information Package providing details of the study and the proposed plan
will be available at the meeting.
Additional information about the study can be found on the OCDSB website.
Congratulations Winners of Concours!
On Saturday, May 4th, 2019, students from grades 4 to 12 participated in the the 35th
annual Concours et festival d’art oratoire, the largest French public-speaking event in Ontario.
The event, held by Canadian Parents for French (Ontario), had students presenting an original
speech or spontaneous presentation before a panel of officials recruited by the Ontario
Modern Language Teachers' Association (OMLTA).
Students in grades 4 to 8 took part in a non-competitive festival at the event showcasing their
learned French-language and persuasive public-speaking skills. Students in grades 9 to 12
participated in a competitive Concours in both the Traditional and Impromptu Divisions for
cash prizes and partial scholarships to York University’s Glendon Campus and the University
of Ottawa.
The following four students from the OCDSB won:
Yi Fei Tao, Colonel By Secondary School - 1st Place
Aser Abdelgawad, Lisgar Collgiate Institute - 2nd Place
Raina Barara, Canturbury High School - 2nd Place
Catherine Tao, Colonel By Secondary School - 3rd Place
Congratulations to all!
Student Movie Night: Mean Girls - May 27th, 2019
On Monday, May 27th, the 2018-2019 OCDSB Student Presidents' Council will be hosting a
Student Movie Night with a showing of "Mean Girls". The event will be taking place at Earl of
March High School - 4 The Pkwy, Kanata. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at
7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $2 and are available to OCDSB Secondary Students only, via School Cash online.
Alternatively, a ticket, plus a drink and snack, can be purchased for $5. All proceeds will be
going to The Education Foundation.
West Carleton Students to present pitch at Carleton University
This Saturday, May 11th, 2019, four teams of female students from West Carleton Secondary
School (along with 40 other teams from across Ottawa) will present their pitch and demo video
to a panel of judges at Carleton University. The West Carleton students have been
participating in an initiative called Technovation, attending meetings held at IBM, Ciena, and
Ericsson every Wednesday night since mid-January.
Technovation, a flagship program of non-profit Iridescent, is the world’s largest global
tech entrepreneurship competition for girls. The program offers girls around the world the
opportunity to learn the necessary skills to emerge as tech entrepreneurs and leaders.
Every year, Technovation challenges 10 to 18 year old girls to build a business plan and
mobile app that will address a community problem. Since 2009, over 15,000 girls have
participated from over 100 countries.
The top three teams for each division will present their pitch to everyone during a final round
on Saturday. This will run from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Previous OCDSB winners from this event
include Merivale High School, Earl of March High School, Lisgar Collegiate Institute, and
Colonel By Secondary School.
Learn more.
OCDSB Volunteer Appreciation Reception and Community Recognition
Awards
June 13th, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
1645 Woodroffe Avenue
Please join us as we celebrate the valuable contributions of all our volunteers and celebrate
our 2019 Community Recognition Award winners and nominees at our annual appreciation
event.
This is our chance to show our appreciation for the contributions our volunteers make every
day in supporting students, staff and our schools. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to
connect with our community and show our appreciation for the significant and valued work
that our volunteers do in our schools for our students.
Register Now
Reminders
Parent Information Sessions:
The Parent-Child Connection
New approaches to parenting center on what can be done to build resilience and strength in
children, by focusing on the parent-child connection. Attend one of the upcoming sessions.
Parent Information Sessions:
Self-Regulation in Childhood and Adolescence
Develop a deeper understanding of behaviour from a self-regulation and biological
perspective. Join us as we discuss strategies to help support your child’s skills at home.
Proposed 2019-2020 School Year Calendar - Subject to Ministry Approval
The proposed calendar for the 2019-2020 school year is now available on our website.
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) Immunization
All children attending school between ages 4 to 17 need to be immunized according
to Ontario's Immunization Schedule. Parents can contact OPH by phoning 613-580-6744
or visit their website.
Continuing Education Newsletter -
May to June 2019
Take a look at what's coming up in the Continuing Education Department this Spring and
Summer.
Stay Connected with your child's school with the OCDSB App
The new OCDSB mobile app makes staying connected with your children’s school(s) easy
and accessible. Learn more.
School Council Information
Important Information for School Councils
Facts for Garage Sale Vendors
Spring is a popular time for schools to hold fund raising activities. One activity that has
attracted the attention of Health Canada from a safety perspective is garage sales. Health
Canada has released a memorandum entitled "Facts for Garage Sale Vendors" which clearly
states the following: "Everyone holding a garage sale is legally responsible for ensuring that
products sold, whether new or used, are safe and meet current safety standards. Damaged
articles should be discarded."
In addition, the Hazardous Products Act places safety requirements on certain products,
particularly those intended for use by children - it is against the law to import, sell, give away
or lend products that do not meet this Act. Some of the most common products that often
appear in garage sales that must meet the Hazardous Products Act include (but are not
limited to) the following:
Baby Gates - certain designs can result in strangulation hazards
Baby Walkers (these devices have been illegal to sell in Canada since April 2004)
Child Car Seats - seats must meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Children's Jewellery - lead is often used in the decorative paint or the materials used to
manufacture inexpensive jewellery
Children's Sleepwear - loose fitting cotton fabrics may not meet flammability
requirements.
Baby Cribs - cribs made before September 1986 are illegal to sell under the law.
Lawn darts - illegal to sell if they have elongated
tips.
Playpens, Baby Carriages/Strollers made before 1985
Toys - may present choking hazards, sharp protrusions, disrepair - beware of recalled
toy
Toys or Science kits with magnets - can create intestinal blockage if swallowed
Bicycle, rollerblading, equestrian helmets - designed for a single impact and should not
be re-sold
Other School Council Resources:
School Council Resource Guide
School Council Funds Management Guide
School Council Insurance
School News
There are a lot of amazing events going on in our district. Check out the School
News section of our website to learn about some of the great things happening in our schools!
Berrigan Elementary School Annual Community Garage Sale - May 11th
It's that time of year again! The Berrigan Elementary School Parent Council is excited to be
organizing the 10th Annual Community Garage Sale. The sale is on Saturday, May 11th from
7 a.m. until 12 p.m. This is a family friendly event, with over 40 vendors. There will be a
Scholastic Book Fair, a Plant Sale, Bake Sale, face painting, and more. Learn more.
Want to spread the word about your event? Send us an email
at: schoolnewslettersinfo@ocdsb.ca. We will help publicize your events on our website.
Dates to Remember