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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.…
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Dreams Delayed
Ontario Human Rights Commission – Dreams Delayed In March 2025, the Ontario Human Rights Commission released Dreams Delayed: Addressing Systemic Anti‑Black Racism and Discrimination in Ontario’s Public Education System. The report outlines clear findings and an Action Plan identifying the persistence and impacts of systemic anti‑Black racism within Ontario’s publicly funded education system, along with targeted actions for education duty‑holders, including school boards. [www3.ohrc.on.ca] Our…
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CDSBEO Indigenous Education Team Celebrates Partnership with Taylor Bird-Isaac
The CDSBEO Indigenous Education Team is proud to recognize the contributions of Taylor Bird-Isaac, a member of Swampy Cree Nation in Peawanuck, CDSBEO graduate, and valued community partner. Taylor has visited several CDSBEO schools, sharing her experiences and perspectives on her culture and life in her community. Through her visits, students and staff have learned…
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National Day of Mourning – April 28
Each year on April 28th, Canadians observe the National Day of Mourning, which is not only a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy, but also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses and…
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World Day of Prayer for Vocations
World Day of Prayer for Vocations is observed each year on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. This special day invites the global Church community to pray for all those who are discerning God’s call in their lives and to celebrate individuals who live out their vocation with faith, dedication, and service. In recognition of this…
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Student Leadership Initiatives at St. Thomas Aquinas CHS
At the April 21, 2026, Board Meeting, student leadership and engagement initiatives at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School were highlighted through a presentation by Principal Lucie Matte Hogue, alongside student leaders Deborah Ewere, Joe Delorme, and Bronwyn Bergeron, showcasing how these efforts strengthen connection and belonging within the school community. Programs such as Link…