Category: Schools
Open House for new Stittsville Youth Centre
This past Wednesday we visited Frederick Banting Alternative High School for the Kiwanis-run Stittsville Youth Centre open house.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is sharing information to keep residents up-to-date on issues, questions and meetings that are important to you. He has received many questions on schools in the community…
Dairy Farmers of Ontario partner with local hockey leagues to grant 8 bursaries
Dairy Farmers of Ontario and the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) are partnering up to give 8 players/coaches/referees bursaries to go towards post-secondary schooling…
Stittsville Central welcomes Sacred Heart High School co-op student
We are pleased to welcome to our team, Jack Bayley. Jack is in Grade 11 and enrolled in the French Immersion Program and the Co-Op Program at Sacred Heart High School (SHHS).
Boundary changes coming into effect in 2024-25 for new Fernbank and Sacred Heart High Schools
The Ottawa Catholic School Board approved revised plans for a Temporary Attendance Boundary change that will affect Kanata West, the Village of Stittsville, and the Fernbank Community…
History: Stittsville Public School celebrating 75 years, but its roots began in 1875 on Carp Road
The Stittsville Public School is celebrating 75 years in the community with a Memory Mingle on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00pm. It will be an open house with past and current students and teachers…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Welcome news was announced by the provincial minister of housing and is shared in detail below by Councillor Gower on the City of Ottawa Official Plan.
South Carleton High girl’s basketball teams take Peterborough by storm
The weekend of October 13-15 saw the South Carleton High School’s senior and junior girls basketball teams headed to Peterborough to take part in the Green and White tournament hosted by Adam Scott Collegiate.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the busy weekend behind Councillor Gower, he is preparing for the upcoming week and shares community information on some important issues.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower held his Seniors’ Day Tea at Hazeldean Gardens in the outside garden. There were a good number of vendors providing helpful information for seniors in our community who attended.
‘OSTA funding gap was already addressed by Ministry and school boards in summer months’ – MPP Goldie Ghamari
Goldie Ghamari, MPP for Carleton, says it is “unacceptable” that there are still many students in the western rural and suburban areas of the city without school bus service.
Back to School safety reminders for students and commuters
With students of all ages returning to the classroom over the coming weeks, the Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists to be aware of an increased number of students on city streets.
Frederick Banting Secondary Alternate Program celebrates 2023 graduates
The feeling of excitement was palpable at Ron Maslin Theatre on the evening of June 22nd as 56 students were recognized for their hard work at Frederick Banting Secondary Alternate Program’s Graduation and Achievement Ceremony.
Thank You Stittsville Central and thank YOU, readers!
When I started my co-op placement with Stittsville Central back in February, I didn’t know what to expect from the online newsletter. Four months later, it has been one of my life’s best, most rewarding experiences.
A look into a day at Sacred Heart’s successful Relay for Life Event – raises over $32,000
On what was probably the hottest day of the year so far, over 100 Sacred Heart Students gathered to walk consecutive laps for 12 hours. Needless to say, lots of sunscreen was applied and plenty of water bottles were emptied.