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November EQAO Webinar Sessions for Parents and Guardians
Families and Caregivers: Are you looking for ways to support your child with the EQAO? The Ministry of Education is offering free webinars to parents, families and caregivers to learn more about Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing. Focus on Reading Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 p.m. Learn about how EQAO assesses students’ reading…
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Media Literacy Week: Building Skills for a Digital World
October 26 to 30 marks Media Literacy Week, an annual event that promotes digital media literacy and encourages young people to think critically about the information they encounter online. As digital technologies, social media and artificial intelligence continue to shape the way we access and share information, media literacy skills are increasingly important for students.…
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Prompt to Pause: Moving Forward with AI, Faith, & Courage
Artificial intelligence is changing quickly, and with it come new opportunities, questions and challenges for education. Prompt to Pause, a new CDSBEO podcast hosted by Kelsey Walsh, Learning Technologies Consultant (K-12), creates space to step back and have thoughtful conversations about what AI means for educators, students and school communities. Through open conversations, the podcast…
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Indigenous Cultural Learning Days Connect Students to Land and Culture
Throughout October, the CDSBEO Indigenous Education Team supported Indigenous Cultural Learning Days for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students from Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School, St. John Catholic High School, St. Luke Catholic High School, St. Michael Catholic High School and Notre Dame Catholic High School. With CDSBEO serving a…
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CDSBEO Bids Farewell to Board Chair, Chris Cummings
At the October 20 Board Meeting, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario bid a heartfelt farewell to Board Chair Chris Cummings, who is concluding his term after four years of dedicated service. CDSBEO CEO/CEdO Shelley Montgomery recognized Chair Chris Cummings for guiding the Board with calm, balance and professionalism. She also thanked him…
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CDSBEO Parent Involvement Committee: Virtual Catholic School Summit
Parents and guardians are invited to take part in the Virtual Catholic School Summit on Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00 pm. This online event is a great opportunity to learn, connect with other families, and hear about topics that support student success and Catholic education. Everyone is welcome. We hope you’ll join us! Parents can…
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Every Minute Matters
On Time, Every Day Every minute of learning counts. Arriving at school on time helps students take part in lessons, follow classroom routines and feel ready to learn. Even small amounts of missed time can add up. When students arrive late, they may miss important instructions, classroom discussions or the start of a lesson. Frequent…
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School Bus Safety Week
School Bus Safety Week is here! For many young students, riding the school bus is part of the excitement of going to school. It’s often one of the first steps toward independence, but it can also bring some uncertainty for both students and families. To help make this experience fun and safe, the Ministry of…
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Local Government Week 2026
Local Government Week (October 18–24, 2026) is a time to recognize the essential work of local leaders who shape our communities and ensure the services we rely on every day. In Ontario, this week is dedicated to increasing public and youth awareness about the importance of local government, encouraging civic engagement, and celebrating the people…
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Costa Rica Service Trip Brings CDSBEO Students Together for Day of Faith and Preparation
With the CDSBEO Service Trip to Costa Rica approaching, students gathered at the Kemptville Board Office (KBO) on October 16 for a day of faith, team building, and trip preparation. The meeting began with an opening liturgy and welcome, followed by team-building activities and a spiritual retreat. After lunch, students took part in a Spanish…
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National Library Workers Day
On October 16, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario proudly recognizes Canadian Library Workers’ Day, an opportunity to celebrate the dedicated professionals who help foster literacy, learning, and a love of reading in our schools. Today, we are pleased to highlight Katharine Harmon, an Elementary Library Technician at CDSBEO. Supporting multiple schools across…
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CDSBEO Indigenous Student Success Mentor Shares Knowledge at Provincial Gathering
CDSBEO Indigenous Student Success Mentor Allen Smoke was invited to present at the 2026 Indigenous Education Leads Gathering in Toronto. The annual three-day event brings Indigenous Education teams from across Ontario together to share programming, exchange promising practices, strengthen relationships and learn from one another. Allen is a Wampum Belt Reader from the Mohawk Community…