Category: Schools
School closures extended to May – phase two of Learn at Home education tool introduced
(Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announces extension to school closures due to COVID-19 pandemic on March 31, 2020. Photo: Ontario Legislature) On Tuesday, on the advice of the Ontario’s Chief…
TVO launches online learning tools in collaboration with ministry of education
TV Ontario has launched a new learning initiative designed to provide enhanced access to a host of TVO digital learning products during the current school closures. Launched as part of…
A day at the fourth annual Frederick Banting Wellness Day
(Frederick Banting Alternative School on Stittsville Main Street held their annual Wellness Day on March 12, 2020. Graphic: Frederick Banting Alternative School) Poetry, pancakes and homemade maple syrup. Just three…
STEP to focus on school zone safety and impaired driving
The Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in collaboration with Gatineau Police Service will focus on school zone safety and impaired driving during the month of March. For more…
Stittsville Secondary School working group considering two proposed boundaries – public input sought
(Artist Rendering of the Stittsville Secondary School. Drawing: Edward J. Cuhaci & Associates Architects Inc.) The new Stittsville Secondary School (SSS) is scheduled to open in September 2022 and the…
Camps available for children during school closures at CardelRec Recreation Complex-Goulbourn
City of Ottawa is hosting day camps during the upcoming school closures. These camps are available on an ongoing basis when the school closures are in effect. Programs being offered…
Stittsville Lions Club holding annual effective speaking contest
The largest annual competition in Canada supported by provincial Ministries and Boards of Education is taking place — local Lions Clubs across Canada are holding their 70th Effective Speaking Contest.…
Provincial scholarship fund will keep alive the memories of 57 Canadians lost
(Premier Doug Ford announces creation of scholarship fund in memory of 57 Canadians – victims of the fatal Ukraine International, Flight 752, plane crash in Iran. Joining the Premier are…
8th Annual Santa Seconds huge success at Stittsville Public School
The Stittsville Public School held their 8th Annual Santa Seconds charity event on December 17. The 680 students at the school have been busy collecting new and gently used items…
All That Glam raises thousands for DueNORTH breakfast programs
(Just a sample of the hundreds of donated necklaces for the All That Glam fundraiser held on November 30, 2019. Photos: Stittsville Central) The annual All That Glam (ATG) fundraising event…
Make weekend plans for Wintertime Cheer, sip & shop, crafts, live music and Christmas markets
With Christmas only three weeks away, there is still time to squeeze in a few events and shopping opportunities to our hectic schedules. Friday, December 6th From 1:00 – 4:00…
High school students being targeted in scam to make ‘easy money’
The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is warning the community about a recent fraud trend targeting young people. The suspects (usually acquaintances) approach young people or make contact through social…
Retired OPP officer gives back with construction of new school in Nicaragua
(Mark Radke seen with some of the school children from the school he helped construct in Nicaragua. Photo via Ilham Reda – SchoolBOX) In June 2018, Stittsville Central brought you the…
PHOTOS: Stittsville remembers our veterans
Remembrance Day brought many together to remember Stittsville’s Veterans – those still with us and those who have fallen before us far too soon. As seems to be the norm,…
A. Lorne Cassidy supports sister school through ‘giving baskets’
(Photos provided by Eryn Konkle) The volunteer parents council at A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School (ALC) is known for their incredible support of sister school Carleton Heights Elementary (CHE). In…