Category: Schools
Guardian Angels Catholic School celebrates 25 years
When Mary Curry served as a trustee for what is now the Ottawa Catholic School Board, from 1987 to 2000, she ensured that Catholic schools would be part of our community.
It was the sweet side of giving at Sacred Heart High School
For teachers and students, this is the school’s most anticipated fundraiser of the year. It not only spotlights the delightful creativity of the bakers…
Sacred Heart High School celebrates 25 years with alumni
(There was a wall of framed photos for each year of former students and graduates who had attended Sacred Heart High School over the past 25 years. Attendees enjoyed reminiscing…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the dedication of volunteers in our community. We’re accepting nominations until April 26.
Wellness Day at Frederick Banting – a day of student participation
This is the sixth year that Wellness Day has taken place with each year being more successful than the previous. The day focused on the students during the school hours…
March news and events at the Goulbourn Museum
Next week is March Break (where did the time go?) and we’ve got an exciting lineup of daily drop in activities planned. We’re also excited to introduce the Calm & Curious…
Professional Writing among 37 programs at Algonquin College in danger of suspension
Help to advocate for the arts by signing the petition to save the Professional Writing program at Algonquin College.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s updates, Councillor Gower has some important updates for the community. Firstly, he wants to remind the community with regard to safety and steps to take in light of the recent suspicious incidents…
Maplewood Secondary School existing issues and petition circulating to change the school day start time
The cafeteria space is open; however, meals and service will not be offered this year. Now open, the gymnasium, music and technical wing are still considered as construction zones…
Time capsules reveal past history at Stittsville Public School
Halley’s Comet became the first comet to be observed in detail by a spacecraft. It was an exciting time for sky watchers and for the students at Stittsville Public School…
Trips for Kids celebrates $104,400 in Ontario Trillium Foundation grants
Trips for Kids Ottawa is a charity dedicated to providing outdoor recreation opportunities for Ottawa’s disadvantaged youth through mountain biking and skating.
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…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower provides updates and information on traffic safety for school children; the Planning and Housing Committee regarding 6310 Hazeldean Road along with his comments; an arrest regarding…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares information and additional details for the upcoming change for the garbage collection limit that begins on September 30th; he invites residents to register for this week’s community zoning by-law information session…
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.”