Category: Education
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Autumn has arrived and to start off the new season, Councillor Gower is again sharing information and updates of interest with the community. Maplewood Secondary School opens on September 23rd…
Maplewood Secondary not ready to accept students for start of 2024 school year
Keene further explained in his update, “Based on the design team’s review, the number of outstanding safety issues strongly suggest that the building will likely fail the formal occupancy inspection this week.”
Share the joy of outer space in August with Lucy Hambly
From the unusually fascinating full moon of the month to the SpaceX Crew-9 mission, here are some of August’s most anticipated astronomical phenomena and rocket launches. The SpaceX Crew-9 mission…
Be a Wild Child this August – Roar against climate change!
The Festival of the Wild Child is a fun family event designed to encourage children of all ages to explore, understand, appreciate, and get hands-on with the natural world.
July 21-27 is National Drowning Prevention Week
Non-fatal drowning disproportionally affects children in Ontario Learn to protect your family during National Drowning Prevention Week…
Visit the Art Space Wall at the Stittsville Library and join the fun during the summer programs
Drop in to the Branch to view the beautiful art created by Em Hernandez Velasco, a Mexican-Canadian artist, that expresses her culture and immigration to Canada.
Stittsville Lions present student scholarships and a donation to Carleton Place Hospital
The Stittsville and District Lions Club presented scholarships to five local students graduating from high school and will be attending college or university in the fall.
Share the joy of outer space in July with Lucy Hambly
From the Buck Moon to the kickoff of the Polaris Dawn mission, here are some of July’s most anticipated astronomical phenomena and rocket launches…
Powerline safety: Three tips to keep safe while maintaining your yard this summer
It’s finally time to enjoy the outdoors, but with all that soaking up the sun comes a few safety precautions Ontarians should all be aware of…
Wildlife organization calls on city councillors to override staff report in favour of a non-lethal wildlife strategy with public accountability
Perhaps most concerning in the draft report is the lack of public engagement, oversight and accountability that is essential for an effective wildlife strategy.
Sacred Heart’s baseball team ends its season losing in the semi-finals
The team was made up of players from all different organizations across the city such as the Ottawa Nepean Canadians, Ottawa Patriots, and the Kanata Cubs.
Sacred Heart Co-Op Fair highlights the hands-on experience students receive from Stittsville businesses
The students we spoke to all commented that they were amazed with their experience gained and the skills they developed with the numerous Stittsville businesses involved.
Ottawa Catholic School Board announces two new Stittsville schools funded by Ontario government
This decision is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of our Trustees, who tirelessly advocate for Catholic education and work closely with the Ministry of Education.
There is always something new at the Stittsville Library – check out these upcoming events and more
(A piece of art at the Stittsville Library currently being exhibited on the Art Space Wall by the students of Sacred Heart High School.) Get Your Summer Read On Day!…
Over $50,000 raised at the Sacred Heart High School 2024 Relay for Life
The day kicked off with the opening ceremonies. This saw the two MCs of the event, Rosa Luliano and Avery Laprade come out and introduce the day. This was then followed by a land acknowledgement…