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CDSBEO Teachers Turning Ideas into Books
Two CDSBEO Kindergarten educators are being recognized for their creative and thoughtful approach to early learning. Crystal Galvao and Nathalie Creamer, Kindergarten teachers at St. Mother Teresa Catholic School, were…
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Winners of the CDSBEO Christmas Card Contest: Listening Hearts at Christmas
This year, the Board invited student artists to spread joy this Christmas season by designing Christmas cards reflecting the theme “Listening Hearts at Christmas.” CDSBEO schools met the challenge, and…
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SHSM Health & Wellness Fair 2025
On December 1st, more than 140 students gathered at the North Grenville Municipal Centre for the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Health Fair 2025. Organized by the CDSBEO Student Success…
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Computer Science Education Week 2025
Understanding Computer Science and New Opportunities with AI Computer science combines digital literacy, coding and computational thinking, skills that let students understand how technology works and even create the tools…
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St. John CHS SHSM Students Explore Trauma Care at The Ottawa Hospital
On November 24th, students from St. John Catholic High School’s Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program visited The Ottawa Hospital to learn about trauma care and risk prevention. The visit…
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The Director’s Annual Report 2024-2025
The 2024-2025 Director’s Annual Report was presented to the Board of Trustees at the November 18th board meeting. The report underscores the numerous accomplishments of the Board and highlights successes in areas such as student…
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Chris Cummings Acclaimed Board Chair, Karen Torrie-Racine Elected Vice-Chair at the 2025 CDSBEO Annual Board Meeting
Chris Cummings, Trustee for City of Brockville, Town of Smiths Falls, and Leeds County, has been acclaimed to his second term as Chair for the Catholic District School Board of…
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Thompson Island Cultural Camp
On October 29, 2025, the Kanien’kehá:ka class at St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School spent a meaningful day learning at Thompson Island Cultural Camp. The experience gave students hands-on opportunities to…
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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week: November 16-22, 2025
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is an annual event that raises awareness among students and staff about bullying and its impact on individuals and the broader learning environment. While CDSBEO…
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St. Joseph Catholic School celebrates Anna Donovan: Kindest Kid in the World
On Tuesday, November 4, St. Joseph Catholic School in Toledo held a special assembly to celebrate Grade 3 student Anna Donovan, who has been named the Kindest Kid in the…
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Indigenous Education Council Holds First Meeting of the School Year
On Friday, October 31, the Indigenous Education Team hosted its first Indigenous Education Council (IEC) for the 2025-2026 school year at Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre. The IEC plays a…
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CDSBEO International Students Explore Canadian Fall Traditions at PumpkInferno
On Saturday, October 25, CDSBEO International Students visited Upper Canada Village for the PumpkInferno event, one of Eastern Ontario’s most popular fall attractions. The event featured over 9,000 hand-carved pumpkins,…
