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Catholic School Council
Join the School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Want to become more involved in your children's school? Why not attend the School Council meetings? During these meetings, upcoming fundraising efforts are discussed, as well as other School Council initiatives. As our Principal and Teacher representative also attend these meetings, attending School Council Meetings provides insight into additional initiatives taking place at the school.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month in the Learning Commons starting at 6:30. You do not have to be a voting member to have a voice or to see what's happening, so please join us - we value your input.
To contact School Council, please email stceciliachairs@gmail.com
Welcome to our new and returning Council members for 2022-2023!
Pizza Days will be on Tuesdays starting September 19th - sign up and payment will begin August 22nd and close September 15th for Term 1 and will open for sales for Term 2 on January 12
Milk Program runs everyday starting September 19 - sign up and payment will begin August 22nd and close September 15th for Term 1 and will open for sales for Term 2 on January 12
Pita Pit will be on Thursdays staring September 21st - sign up and payment will begin August 22nd and close September 15th for Term 1 and will open for sales for Term 2 on January 12
If Pizza Day or Pita day fall on a "Snow Day" it always moves to the next REGULAR school day.
Always pack a lunch on a SNOW DAY
Note: Missed lunches cannot be kept for the next day nor will money be refunded.
School Council members:
Co-Chairs - Kaitlin Ma and Adi Garcia
Treasurer - Jumana Jallad
Co-Treasurer - Allison Rose
Greening Committee - Renee Leahy
Fundraising Committee - Minni Aggarwal
CSPA Rep - Meghan Sarlo
Lunch (Pizza/Pita Pit) Program - Nneka Murray
Milk Program - Dominique O’Neill
Parish Rep -
Communications - Angelika Gillissie
Community Reps - Julie Bowman
School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:
local calendar of events and activities
school code of student behavior
school curriculum and program goals
selection of the Principal through the identification of a profile-type for the school
school budget priorities
school-community communication strategy ie methods of reporting to parents and the community
extra-curricular activities in the school
The School Council needs your voice, your input, your contribution to make the school better for all students, including yours!
Board-wide Parent Organizations
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA)
The Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all Ottawa Catholic School Board parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, Twitter feed, and email newsletters, they we provide updates on education in Ottawa & Ontario, as well as tips, resources and information to help parents support their children in school. All parents are welcome and encouraged to join CSPA's e-mail list, follow CSPA on Twitter, or attend CSPA monthly meetings.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The OCSB’s Special Education and Advisory Committee (SEAC) makes recommendations to the Board in respect of any matter affecting the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils.
OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The Ottawa Catholic School Board Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, a principal and the Director of Education. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage and enhance parent engagement at the school board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. The parent members of the OCSB PIC are appointed by CSPA.