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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…
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CDSBEO Week 2026
From October 5-9, CDSBEO schools will celebrate CDSBEO Week 2026, centred on the theme: “Pause to Celebrate.” Each day highlights a theme that invites us to connect, discover, find joy, give thanks and celebrate one another. Throughout the week, students and staff will take part in prayer, reflection and activities that bring these themes to life. Activities include opportunities to connect…
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National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day
Friday, October 2 is National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day! On this day, we recognize the dedicated custodial staff who play a vital role in creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained learning and working environments across the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. In recognition of this special day, we are pleased to highlight Brian Lafrance,…
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October is Cyber Awareness Month!
Help Your Child Stay Safe Online October is K–12 Cyber Awareness Month. As digital technologies and artificial intelligence become a bigger part of our children’s lives, it’s more important than ever to help kids build safe online habits. By learning how to spot scams, protect personal information and think critically online, families can reduce the…
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Robert McDonald presents to CDSBEO staff on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30, staff at CDSBEO took time to learn and reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through a presentation from Robert McDonald, a Métis citizen from Manitoba and a long-time partner in Indigenous education. Robert shared historical context about Canada’s residential school system, along with personal stories from his family. His…
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Indigenous Education Team Delivers Professional Learning for NBE and Geography Educators
This month, the CDSBEO Indigenous Education Team facilitated four professional development sessions for NBE and geography educators across the Board. The sessions provided teachers with new resources, cultural learning opportunities and practical classroom connections to support Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing. During the NBE professional learning sessions, educators were introduced to newly developed Indigenous…