Category: Schools
No COVID-19 cases at Holy Spirit Elementary School
On September 5, 2020, a letter was sent to the families of those children who attend Holy Spirit Elementary School in Stittsville in response to reports that COVID-19 was present at the school.
Children returning to school – safety a priority for Ottawa Police
The Ottawa Police Service is reminding drivers and residents to make safety their priority as children return to school.
Stittsville students on Awesome Authors winners list
After long hours of work, the jury members of the Awesome Authors contest hosted by the Ottawa Public Library, announced the winners through videos you can view further in this…
Geek Squad a hit with Stittsville students – now bringing it all online
Now in its fifth year, Geek Squad Academy is a guided, hands-on learning program that partners Best Buy Geek Squad Agents with local schools across Canada to teach kids about the latest…
Paul-Desmarais Catholic Secondary School donates thousands to Stittsville Food Bank
On April 24, the Pastoral Animator, Sister Mona, brought forth an idea to the school community of Paul-Desmarais Catholic Secondary School. The idea – to raise money via the school’s…
Provide feedback easily to OCDSB for new Stittsville secondary school
A local study working group was formed with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) in the fall of 2019 in follow-up to the Ministry of Education March 2018 announcement of…
Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis step up with computers for kids through KC4K campaign
The Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis are partnering with Kiwanis Bytown to lead a program to put computers in the hands of kids who are in need to continue their on-line studies through…
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…