May 20, 2022 - OPSBA’s Public Education Video Contest, Mask Mandate, Upcoming Events, and more.
Hello OCDSB Students,
We’d like to remind you that there will be no school on Monday, May 23. We hope you enjoy your long weekend.
OPSBA’s Public Education Video Contest
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and Ontario Student Trustee Association’s (OSTA-AECO) Public Board Council are hosting a video contest open to students in JK to Grade 12. The deadline to enter is May 31, 2022, and everyone who submits a video will be entered to win a prize. Learn more on OPSBA’s website.
Mask Mandate
Many people have asked about the status of the mask mandate in OCDSB schools and administrative buildings. Currently, an end date has not been established. We are working with Ottawa Public Health to monitor key COVID-19 indicators in the community and associated risk factors, which will inform the lifting of the requirement. We will continue to keep families and staff informed. Read more.
Upcoming Events
Important Dates
May 21 is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, and is also Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The week of May 23-29 is recognized as Citizenship Week. Please visit our website and follow us on social media to learn more about important dates throughout the year.
Google Hangouts for Students during Jewish Heritage Month
Jewish students in grades 7-12 are invited to join a weekly student-led Google Hangout, open to all students who are a part of a Jewish family, including those who are exploring their Jewish identities. Students can ask their student success teacher, principal, or vice principal for the nickname. Two more Meets will take place this month, on Thursday, May 26th, and Monday, May 30th.
June 18th: The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority’s Driver Appreciation Day
A reminder that Saturday, June 18th is OSTA’s Virtual Driver Appreciation Day, where we recognize and thank our school bus drivers and walking school bus (WSB) leaders. Students are welcome to create a thank you card for their driver or leader and post it on social media, or upload it online to send to OSTA.
School News
OCDSB students recently earned top titles in two competitions. Congratulations to these students on their accomplishments:
- Teams from Canterbury High School and John McCrae Secondary School won first and second place in the Euro Challenge Canada Competition, presenting on solutions to international economic challenges.
- Saumya T., Edwin Z., and Ria P. from Merivale High School were recognized in the Your Voice is Power contest for using their coding skills to create songs about equity and entrepreneurship.
In case you missed it…
May 27 & May 30 - Innovation Celebration
OCDSB invites students and staff for the first annual virtual Innovation Celebration event. It’s a great opportunity to participate in various webinars highlighting innovative experiential learning activities happening across the OCDSB.
May 27 – Elementary teachers and students
May 30 – Secondary teachers and students
Register Now!
Thank you,
Camille Williams-Taylor
Director of Education