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St. Michael CHS Outdoor Education Students Complete Frontenac Park Expedition
Students in the Outdoor Education program at St. Michael Catholic High School recently completed a three-day backcountry camping trip at Frontenac Provincial Park. Accompanied by teachers Mr. Wesley Campeau, Ms. Van Gaal, and Mr. Souter, students travelled by canoe through several of the park’s lakes, carrying their equipment along portage routes and camping at remote sites…
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St. Michael CHS Student Earns Bronze Medal at Canada-Wide Science Fair
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is proud to congratulate St. Michael Catholic High School student Liam West on earning a Senior Bronze Medal at the 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair. Held from May 23–30 at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, the Canada-Wide Science Fair is the country’s largest annual youth STEM event. The…
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Three CDSBEO Students Accepted to National Shad Program
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is proud to recognize three students who have been accepted into the prestigious Shad summer program. Selected through a highly competitive national application process, these students will join peers from across Canada for a month-long learning experience focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM), entrepreneurship, and…
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CDSBEO Students Prepare for 2027 Service Trip to Costa Rica
Plans are well underway for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario’s Service Trip to Costa Rica, taking place from February 10–17, 2027. The trip will provide students with an opportunity to deepen their faith, explore a new culture, learn about Costa Rican traditions and way of life, and participate in meaningful community-based service projects. Throughout…
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CDSBEO Students Honour Retirees with Handmade Gifts
The CDSBEO Retirement Celebration for the 2025-2026 school year took place on Friday, May 22, 2026, at eQuinelle Golf Club in Kemptville. During the celebration, retirees were presented with handcrafted charcuterie boards created by talented CDSBEO students. Grades 10-12 students in the Construction Technology classes at St. Michael Catholic High School and Notre Dame Catholic…
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CDSBEO Concludes a Dynamic Indigenous Education Council Meeting for 2025–2026
On Thursday, May 21, the CDSBEO held its final Indigenous Education Council Meeting of the 2025–2026 school year. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the year’s accomplishments in Indigenous Education and continue important conversations focused on learning, collaboration, and growth. During the meeting, CDSBEO educators shared Indigenous Education initiatives taking place within their schools. Presenters…
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CDSBEO Receives Provincial Approval and Funding for New Kemptville Catholic Elementary School
The CDSBEO has received approval from the Ministry of Education for the construction of a new Catholic elementary school in Kemptville, addressing growing enrolment in the community. The project, approved through Phase 2 of the Ministry’s 2025–2026 Capital Priorities Program, includes the construction of a new 306 pupil-place elementary school with an integrated four-room child care centre with 73 child care spaces. Total approved Ministry…
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60th World Day of Communications
Today, the CDSBEO joins Catholics around the world in observing the 60th World Day of Communications. In this year’s message, “Preserving Human Voices and Faces,” Pope Leo XIV reflects on the importance of protecting human dignity and authentic relationships in an increasingly digital world shaped by artificial intelligence and technology. The Holy Father reminds us…
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Celebrating World Education Support Personnel Day!
Saturday, May 16 is World Education Support Personnel Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the essential contributions of education support staff who play a vital role in fostering safe, welcoming, and thriving learning environments across the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. In recognition of this important day, we highlight Stephanie Nelson,…
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CDSBEO OYAP & SKLZ Team Records Milestones at Provincial Competition
Thirteen students from the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) recently returned from the Skills Ontario Provincial Competition, held at the Toronto Congress Centre from May 4 to 7. The event brought together over 3,200 secondary and post-secondary students from across Ontario, competing in more than 70 skilled trade and technology competitions across…
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Official Blessing of New Addition at St. Mother Theresa Catholic School
On May 5, St. Mother Teresa Catholic School marked an important milestone with the official blessing of its new addition. Staff, project partners, and community members gathered to celebrate this meaningful moment for the school. The ceremony began with a land acknowledgment, followed by welcoming remarks from Principal Erin Merkley. A liturgy was led by…
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CDSBEO Catholic Education Week Mass 2026
On May 4, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario gathered at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Brockville to celebrate the annual Catholic Education Week Mass, hosted by St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. This event brought together trustees, administration, staff, and students from participating Brockville area schools for a time of prayer and reflection.…