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Celebrating Educational Assistant Day!
Saturday, January 17th is Educational Assistant Appreciation Day! On this day, we recognize the dedicated Educational Assistants who support student well-being and success across the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. In recognition…
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Draft School Year Calendar for 2026-2027
Members of the CDSBEO community are invited to review the proposed school year calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, which has been developed as per Ministry of Education Reg. 304.…
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Get Set for Kindergarten Open House Events!
CDSBEO schools are excited to welcome families to our upcoming Kindergarten Open House events taking place in January and February. These events provide an opportunity for parents/caregivers and students to visit their school, meet teachers and staff, and learn more…
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Registration for September 2026 Begins January 12
At CDSBEO, our educators provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that fosters curiosity and builds a strong foundation for future success on a lifelong journey of learning. Registration…
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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…
