Every two years the Ministry of Education requires that schools conduct a School Climate Survey where we ask students, staff, and families to provide their input on the environment in our school. In Catholic schools, our Catholic teaching on the dignity of the human person is the starting point for all issues of diversity. Catholic schools strive to create an environment where all members of the school community feel safe, welcomed, included, and valued.
We need your voice in that we ask for your input as we continue to build positive school climates. We encourage you to take 10 minutes to complete our survey and ask each family to complete only one survey. Please note that this is the same survey sent by e-mail last week. Please click on this link for the parent survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PARpatrickinter841900
All students in grades 4-12 will complete a similar survey at school. The student survey measures safety, bullying, equity, inclusivity, and student well-being. Our school staff will also complete a survey.
The surveys will help in-school teams determine school needs, make decisions on improving the climate of our school, as well as help to determine whether programs are effective at improving the school climate.
The survey will be available for completion until May 5, 2017.
St. Pat's Intermediate Administration Change
Following the meeting with Trustees last week, there were a number of changes to administration teams across the Board. These changes did have an impact on St. Pat's Intermediate as we are losing our vice-principal, Ms. Kristine Burgoyne, to St. Mark High School. Ms. Burgoyne has been an important member and contributor to our community and we will miss her very much. I wish Ms. Burgoyne much success as she heads to Manotick.
Taking Ms. Burgoyne's place will be Mr. Marc Paradis, currently a department head at St. Pius X High School. I look forward to working with Mr. Paradis in the coming year.
Feeder School Concerts
Our school band went to all of the feeder schools this week to perform for students there. This provided us with an excellent opportunity to promote our music program at our school. Feedback from the schools was nothing but positive. A big thank you to our music teacher, Ms. Reilly, for putting this endeavour together.
Open House May 4
Parents, students, and guardians are reminded of our Open House taking place at St. Pat's Intermediate from 3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 4. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the cafeteria there will be displays, information from public health, School Council personnel, computers to complete School Climate surveys, and much more. From 4 to 5:15 p.m. there will be a BBQ where tickets can be purchased for hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks. And, finally, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. there will be a music showcase. Hope to see you there!
Brain Health Forum
On Wednesday, May 3, St. Patrick's High School and St. Patrick's Intermediate School are hosting a Brain Health Forum, funded by Ontario's Ministry of Education.
This event will take place at St. Patrick's High School (2525 Alta Vista Drive...corner of Alta Vista Dr. and Heron Rd.) at 6 p.m. There will be information booths from several Ottawa-area organizations focussing on the symptoms and preventative techniques associated with brain-health related issues.
Present, as well, will be guest speakers from the Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley and Epilepsy Ottawa.
Complimentary childcare will be provided. We hope you can join us! To register, please access this link:
Important Contact Information
Our School Council chair is Cees Artz and can be reached at chair@StPatsInt-council.ca
Our Trustee is Mark Mullan and can be reached at mark.mullan@ocsb.ca
Have a great week.
Don Murphy
Principal
Upcoming Events
Wednesday April 26: St. Patrick Intermediate School Council Meeting at 7 p.m. in Learning Commons 1.
Thursday, April 27: CSPA presents Recognizing and Supporting Mental Health Needs at Immaculata High School (see spe.ocsb.ca for further information)
Wednesday, May 3: Brain Health Forum at St. Patrick's High School (see above for information)
Thursday, May 4: St. Patrick's Intermediate Catholic Education Week Open House, 3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 3: Brain Health Forum at St. Patrick's High School (see above for information)
Thursday, May 4: St. Patrick's Intermediate Catholic Education Week Open House, 3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
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