Category: Schools
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…
St. Stephen Catholic School receives funds for school safety zone
It’s difficult to avoid the steady stream of news related to motor vehicle collisions, including collisions with pedestrians and bicyclists. Against that backdrop, Aviva Canada recently conducted a national online…
Goulbourn Museum wants to hear from teachers and students for a digital storytelling proposal on local history
Attention all teachers and students – Goulbourn Museum wants to hear from you. The Goulbourn Museum is partnering with 3D Virtual Crafting on a project application with the Virtual Museums of…
Ottawa Police Service back to school safety tips for kids and adults
This week and next, children will be returning to school and many will be busing, walking and riding their bikes to their destinations. The Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists and…
Zida Academy celebrates their grand opening in Stittsville
Zida Academy held their grand opening this past week. The new school was opened in Stittsville because the owners fell in love with the community — its village feel and the lush…
A. Lorne Cassidy parents’ council fundraising for its ‘sister school’ – Carleton Heights Public School
(Carleton Heights Public School. Photo: Ottawa-Carleton District School Board) An obvious discrepancy between public school funding and the ability to fund raise for certain schools in the Ottawa area is prevalent.…
Stittsville businesswoman contributes to the lives of Nicaraguan children
(Natalie Gunn – a Board Member and Volunteer with SchoolBOX and co-owner of Stittsville’s Oxford Learning located on Hobin Street. Photo: SchoolBOX) Want to make a real difference in someone’s…
Stittsville’s Heather Desjardins receives award for business people under 40
(The Open Door Educational Services Administrative Team, l to r, Leigha Brigham, Emily Dale, Heather Desjardins, Marla Ruta. Photo: J. Donald Lafontaine) The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBT) and the Ottawa…
MARS chocolate bars handed out at U-Rock’s annual awards night
It was a guaranteed night of entertainment for everyone who attended the annual U-Rock Music School’s awards night. The awards were handed out on June 22nd at The Brass Monkey. To…
59 students graduate from Frederick Banting Alternate School
(Natalie Perry receives the Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal from Principal Patrick McCarthy for her outstanding academic achievements and highest average from a secondary school. Photo: Stittsville Central) On June…
Tomato seeds from the International Space Station now growing in Stittsville
(Astronaut Chris Hadfield with the tomato seeds in space. Photo: NASA) The ‘Tomatosphere’ is an experiment run by the University of Guelph and the Canadian International Space Agency. Sometimes the tomato…
OP ED: Want to volunteer – an absurd new fee put in place for background checks
The majority of organizations and community groups rely on volunteers to produce successful events, sports teams, and quality of life — why would the Ottawa Police Services Board vote to charge…
Two Stittsville Reverends receive award for community work at Frederick Banting Alternate School
Recognized by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) for their outstanding partnership and support of the students at Frederick Banting Alternate School — Reverend Grant Dillenbeck, of Stittsville United Church, and Reverend Doug…