Parent Session Opportunities at our Catholic Schools

Learning French at OCSB: NDHS

Tuesday, February 17th  6:45 - 8:45 pm.

Notre Dame Catholic High School, 710 Broadview Avenue

What French program is best for your child? Learn more about the OCSB approach to learning French so parents can make informed decisions regarding the best French options for your child.

Link to poster with registration info: http://bit.ly/1C8ppKg

Open Doors: Learning and Earning in the 21st Century: All Saints HS

Tuesday, February 24th, 6:30 - 9:00 PM; All Saints Catholic High School, 5115 Kanata Ave, Kanata

Open Doors: Learning and Earning in the 21st Century is an evening for parents and students to learn more about where the jobs will be once they graduate and what they can do to increase their chances of employability.  Ingrid Argyle from Labour Market Ottawa, along with employers from four sectors, will focus on Labour Market Trends and the implications for high school graduates.  This is a free event open to parents and their children.  Careers and opportunities will look very different for our children...come learn more about this!

Register Now to attend: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-doors-learning-and-earning-in-the-21st-century-tickets-14602050125

 Kids and Drugs: MTHS

The Ottawa Police Service, CSPA and Mother Teresa High School present "Kids and Drugs: A Parent's Guide to Prevention" on Monday, March 2nd, 

7:00 - 8:30 PM at Mother Teresa High School 440 Longfields Drive, Barrhaven.
This presentation for parents and community members, strives to improve interactions between kids & parents through improved communication and will raise awareness on drug trends in Ottawa.  Note: This seminar will also be offered at Sacred Heart HS onMarch 10th and at St. Patrick's Intermediate on April 21st.
Register now: http://bit.ly/1ulPbe3

EQAO FORUM: For parents and educators

The EQAO School Support and Outreach Team will provide a regional parent forum in Ottawa.  Saturday, March 7th   9:15 a.m.–2:00 p.m.;Southway Inn, 2431 Bank Street, Ottawa.  The forum is composed of two sessions with breakfast and lunch provided.

• Understanding EQAO Assessments
• "Parents as Partners in Teaching Mathematics" with Dr. Lynda Colgan, author and renowned educator from Queen’s University.

To register:  Email ParentForum@eqao.com  Provide: First & last name, e-mail address and school & school board.  Register by February 20, 2015

Restorative Practices: MTHS

Mother Teresa High School & CSPA present Restorative Practices on Monday, March 9, 2015, 6:30 - 8:30pm at Mother Teresa High School 440 Longfields Drive, Barrhaven

Restorative Practices is a proactive approach to building a positive school environment. It provides staff, students and parents with tools to help improve behaviour and relationships in a positive way.

Come learn more about how this approach is being used at school and how parents and families can use these tools at home.

Link to poster with registration: http://bit.ly/1xQKsfw

Kids and Drugs: Sacred Heart HS

The Ottawa Police Service, CSPA and Sacred Heart High School present "Kids and Drugs: A Parent's Guide to Prevention" on Tuesday, March 10th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM.  This presentation for parents and community members, strives to improve interactions between kids & parents through improved communication and will raise awareness on drug trends in Ottawa.  

Note: This seminar will also be offered at Mother Teresa HS on March 2nd and at St. Patrick's Intermediate on April 21st.

Register now: http://bit.ly/16bljWs

Supporting Your Anxious Child: Saint Francis of Assisi School

CSPA and Saint Francis of Assisi School present, "Supporting Your Anxious Child", Thursday, March 5th, 7:00 - 8:45 pm at Saint Francis of Assisi School, 795 Watters Road, Orleans

Learn how anxiety manifests itself in young children. Discover strategies to help children learn positive thinking habits and coping skills. 

Facilitator: Joanne Boyd 

Register Now: http://bit.ly/1Idzuvv