News and Announcements
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 bleow for events, sessions and workshops
Wednesday, October 30th
Community Resource Cafe 5:45pm / Workshops: 6:30pm
An Inclusive Education, incl. Community Resource Cafe
Location: St Paul High School, 2675 Draper Ave
Come learn about supporting your neurodiverse and differently-abled child, with workshops supporting:
Understanding & Supporting Behaviour with a Neuroscience & Attachment-Based Lens
Equity for All Abilities
Oral Language Development & Literacy
Positive Behaviour Supports
Assistive Technology
and visit with service providers and association representatives during our Community Resource Cafe!
Saturday, November 2nd at 9:30am *Child Minding Available
Hello Hope: Battling Stress, Loneliness and other things that can weigh us down! with Guest Speaker Aubrey Noronha
Location: OCSB Main Office - CEC Boardroom, 570 West Hunt Club Rd
This session focuses on bringing encouragement and relief to participants to tackle stress and anxiety during and after a pandemic. Learning components include the connection between social media, empathy and the health benefits of face to face interaction, and practical take-aways on how to create stronger bonds with others.
All are welcome! Register: http://OttawaCSPA.eventbrite.com
Community Resources - Ottawa Public Health information, camps, activities, tutoring, lectures, services for families in need, etc
Letter from Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health
Here are some important reminders about respiratory illness season, fall vaccines, and routine vaccines. Also available in French.
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.
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Parish News and Weekly Bulletins and Sacramental Information
Hello,
Again, I am looking forward to the weekend.
There are many things coming up between now and Advent, so please keep an eye on the bulletin.
Click here for this week's link; https://saintandrewparish.ca/wp-content/uploads/pdf/bulletin.pdf
Have a wonderful weekend.
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