Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Hello Students, over the past week, I have had the opportunity to meet with many members of our various committees with respect to the Elementary Program Review that our District has recently launched.

Hello Students, late last week, I had the opportunity to visit Pinecrest Public School. Led by a team of talented staff, it was so inspiring to see the experiential learning taking place with engaged students... baking cookies and playing instruments, for instance, along with authentic tasks related to the core skills of literacy and numeracy. The site truly represents the richness of community and strength of diversity of our District.

Hello Students, earlier this week, I had the opportunity to visit Lady Evelyn Alternative School. My sincere thanks to the amazing Student Ambassadors, Alex and Caleb, who took the time to provide such a grand tour of the site.

Hello Students, this week I had the pleasure and privilege of taking part in two exceptional community-based events that reflect the richness and strength of our diversity as an organization and as a city.

Hello Students, late this week, our community was shocked by the tragic events in Barrhaven involving the deaths of six people. On behalf of the OCDSB, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to all who may be affected by this loss.

Hello Students, this week, I had the opportunity to take part in professional learning with colleagues, nationally and internationally, on the integration of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning environments.

Hello Students, Did you know Student Senate is the official committee representing student voice at the OCDSB? These students from secondary schools across the district meet once a month to provide the student perspective on board issues and to voice the questions and concerns of OCDSB students.

Hello Students, I had the privilege of attending two of our sites this week… to participate in a ‘learning walk’ with colleagues at Chapman Mills Public School on Monday… and a scheduled visit at Manordale Public School on Thursday.