News and Announcements

Student Safety

November 6, 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Now that the school year is well underway, we want to remind you of the importance of safe driving practices around the school, especially during drop-off and pick-up times. Please be mindful of students crossing the road at the crosswalks and adhere to all traffic signs and speed limits. With the winter months approaching, this is incredibly important.  

In particular, we ask that you do not let your children out of the car on the sidewalk driving into the Minto parking lot where other cars are waiting to enter the parking lot. This creates a hazardous situation for your child and other students. Recognizing the crosswalk is right at the gate to enter and exit the schoolyard, please be extra vigilant in that area.  Student safety is of utmost importance.

Your cooperation in following these guidelines ensures the safety of all our students. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Jody Prevost

Principal

CSPA -The Catholic School Parents' Association (CSPA) is an independent volunteer parent organization that represents parents and elected school council members of the Ottawa Catholic School Board - see below for events, sessions and workshops

Community Resources - Ottawa Public Health information, camps, activities, tutoring, lectures, services for families in need, etc

STEMquest (www.stemquest.ca)is a local, family-owned business based in Orleans, Ottawa. We offer hands-on, interactive STEM education experiences for children, focusing on fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Our programs include after-school activities, birthday parties, school outings, and community robotics workshops. Through our robotics sessions, children get first-hand experience in controlling and programming robots, giving them a deeper understanding of technology in a fun and engaging way. 

STEMQUEST BROCHURE


Letter from Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health September 2024

Here are some important reminders about respiratory illness season, fall vaccines, and routine vaccines. Also available in French.


Letter from Celia El-Sayegh, RN, BSCN School Board Liaison Nurse, Immunization and School Partnerships Branch, Ottawa Public Health November 18, 2024

As we head into the colder months, we want to support our schools and community in staying healthy and reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses. To assist with this, we’re sharing a key messages document, “Reducing the Spread of Respiratory Illness.


Dental Screening

Has your child missed the school dental screening?  Community Dental Screenings are held over the summer at Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs.  The calendar poster is attached is attached to this link


Dental screenings and fluoride varnish applications are free for all ages.  Registered dental hygienists can also support clients with the Healthy Smiles Ontario and Ontario Seniors Dental Care Plan enrollments. 


For the full list of programs/services, schedule and locations of Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs, please visit: www.OttawaPublicHealth.ca/NeighbourhoodHub

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Barrhaven STEM Learning Centre:  is an after-school supplemental education service that parents trust and students love in Barrhaven. We offer after-school classes in Math, English, French and sciences for kindergarten to Grade 12 students. We successfully helped a number of students gain admittance into an IB program in the last few years and they let us know that our courses provided excellent training.

BARRHAVEN STEM FLYER

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Community Services for Families in Need

Parish News, Weekly Bulletins & Sacramental Information

Hello,


BIG NOTICE - Tomorrow after the 5pm Mass, we will have our Parish Potluck to celebrate the Feast of St. Andrew. Please come join us and bring some food to share with your fellow parishioners.  I have attended many of these get together and I always have a good time.


Please click the link for this week's bulletin; https://saintandrewparish.ca/wp-content/uploads/pdf/bulletin.pdf


Have a great weekend and I hope to see you tomorrow evening.


God Bless,


Janice

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Janice Pilgrim

Administrative Assistant, St. Andrew Parish

Parish Office located at:

St. Monica Church

2080 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2C 3H1




SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION for Fall 2025 Registration Form

Communion for School Age Children - information about dates for Sacraments

CONFIRMATION 



School Mental Health Ontario - Parent Resources

Scan the QR codes in the link below to access resources to support children’s mental health

SMH-ON Resources


School Calendar

Board News & Information

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Elementary - Board news & information