Category: Schools
Shingwàkons Public School officially opens its doors to Stittsville students
Principal Todd Thompson said, “our school will have a strong focus on social emotional learning and student well-being combined with innovative instruction around literacy and numeracy.
Safety concerns continue at Beverly and Stittsville Main for Holy Spirit students
The traffic situation on Stittsville Main has increased substantially over the years and one would think that a crossing guard would have been at the top of official’s minds for the safety of the children attending Holy Spirit.
Sacred Heart’s production of the Broadway Classic “Annie” gets rave reviews!
For seniors like Emilea Kavanagh, who played the lead role of Grace in the musical, getting to do one final show at the school is very special. Emilea says, “It means a lot to be able to do one last performance at Sacred. I’ve been a part of the drama program at the school since grade seven and I’m glad I get one more show before I graduate.”
Stittsville’s Lucy Hambly writes another Awesome Authors winning story
On April 22nd, talented young writers were celebrated at the 2023 Awesome Authors award ceremony. Lucy Hambly of Stittsville was awarded 3rd place in the Short Story (English) ages 13-18 category.
Thank You Stittsville and Stittsville Central
Attending the Professional Writing program at Algonquin College had provided me with the training I needed, but the experience of working at Stittsville Central enabled me to take what I had learned and apply it to real-life situations…
Sacred Heart’s Varsity lacrosse team takes home gold at the annual Spring Thaw Tournament
The Huskies Lacrosse team will be an exciting one to watch with their high-scoring offense and strong goaltending. They are certainly the team to beat in the NCSSAA top division this year as they look to make back-to-back OFSSA appearances.
Sacred Heart’s dance classes travel to Zak’s Diner to film 50’s inspired video!
Sacred Heart dance teacher Mrs. Donaghy and her grade 9 and 10 dancers took the time this year to ensure they stood out from the rest of the OCSB dance videos. The classes spent a school day at Zak’s Diner in Kanata filming their Grease-inspired dance video.
Sacred Heart High alumni Laura Devenny to receive the Queen’s University prestigious Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award
One of the most prestigious student awards at Queen’s University is the Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award. The award is given annually by the Office of the Rector to students “for valued and distinguished service, leadership, character, and community impact.”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing his weekly information and updates to ensure that residents are aware of events and issues relevant for the Stittsville community.
The Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville is proud to announce the opening of the Stittsville Youth Homework Centre
The Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville has donated four brand-new laptops for student use at the SYHC; students will also have access to free WI-FI to help them with their homework.
A. Lorne Cassidy students fundraise to support southern Türkiye and northern Syria families
The idea to host a fundraiser was chosen by these grade four, five, and six students after they were taught about how they could be advocates in their community and work to improve the world around them, despite their age.
Sacred Heart Varsity Girls hockey team defeat St. Joseph High in city finals – now OFSAA Bound!
Both the Huskies’ boys and girls teams made it to the city finals this year, once again reinforcing the school’s dominance in the on-ice sport.
Sacred Heart High School’s annual charity Grads vs Teachers hockey game in support of Heart Month returns
The school’s student council organized the buy-out hockey game where students donated two dollars to get out of class and travel next door to the Cardel Recreation Complex to watch the friendly hockey game in support of Heart Month.
Sacred Heart co-op student Kaitlyn LeBoutillier is welcomed by Stittsville Central
We are pleased to welcome Kaitlyn (Katie) LeBoutillier to the Stittsville Central team for her co-op work placement until the end of June, 2023.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From funding for electric buses to a list of outdoor rinks, Councillor Gower provides his update for the week of January 22nd.