A great start to the day at St. Pius X High School!

The St. Pius X Breakfast Club is about more than breakfast. Each morning, student volunteers and staff help prepare and serve food, creating a welcoming space where everyone can start the day together.

It’s a simple way to t one another and make a difference at school.

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Today, we pause to remember the brave Canadians who served our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of peace and freedom.

May we continue to learn from their courage and work toward building a more peaceful and compassionate world.

🕯️🇨🇦 Lest we #LestWeForget #ocsbNewBeginnings

When our community comes together to support students, we help create more opportunities for them to succeed.

We’re grateful for the continued support of Help Our Students (HOST), a local charity helping high school students facing difficult circumstances stay in school and work ing the 2026-2027 school year, HOST is providing financial awards to 324 students at 68 high schools across Ottawa’s four school boards, including five students at each OCSB high school.

We’re proud to recognize HOST for the meaningful support they provide to students in our schools and across the Ottawa community.

🔗 Learn more about HOST and its impact at helpourstudentsprogram.ca

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🪔 The OCSB wishes everyone celebrating a joyful and meaningful Diwali!

Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a time of joy, hope, and new beginnings. As families and communities come together to celebrate, may the light of Diwali bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to tivalOfLights #ocsbNewBeginnings

Today, on National Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Veterans who have served Canada with courage, resilience, and sacrifice.

As a learning community, we are committed to listening, learning, and ensuring these stories continue to be shared with #NationalIndigenousVeteransDay #IndigenousVeterans #ocsbNewBeginnings #ocsbIndigenous #ocsbReconciliAction @ocsbIndigenous

🙏 Lord, may we never forget your loving presence. Help us to remember to turn to you for strength, guidance, and rest.

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November has a reputation for grey skies. Our students have other plans! 🍂☀️

From gym class teamwork and chalk-covered pavement to hands-on discoveries, meaningful traditions and moments of reflection, this week brought plenty of bright spots. 💚

🔗 See how our school the most of a new month in this week’s #ocsbFridayFeeling: ocsb.ca/2026/11/06/fri…

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For most Grade 9 students, Take Our Kids to Work Day means heading to a parent’s job. But for students new to Canada who may not have those workplace connections yet, missing out on this milestone was simply not an option at the OCSB.

ESL teachers Melanie Doucette and Alyssa er B. Pearson Catholic High School teamed up with the Newcomer Youth Leadership Development (NYLD) team at the YMCA Taggart Community Centre to create an unforgettable, hands-on career exploration day. They also welcomed students from St. Matthew High School to ensure even more newcomer youth could take part!

The day featured interactive career and skilled-trades stations, a motivational talk from Manock Lual of Prezdential Basketball, plus lunch, transit support, and take-home Career Pathway Passports.

Living out our Spiritual Theme, Nourish New Beginnings, this initiative gave students far more than career insight. It built community, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

A heartfelt thank you to the Taggart YMCA, the NYLD team, and our dedicated educators for making this day possible! 💙

🔗 Read full story: ocsb.ca/2026/11/05/stu…

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As Veterans’ Week begins, students across the OCSB are finding meaningful ways to honour those who have served our country and reflect on the importance of service, sacrifice and peace.

From creating poppies and wreaths to researching soldiers’ stories, planting tulips in stcards to Canadian Armed Forces members deployed overseas and participating in school ceremonies, these are just some of the many ways our students are learning why remembrance matters.

These activities remind us that remembrance is not only about honouring the past, but also about inspiring future generations to build a world rooted in kindness, compassion and peace. 🕊️

Throughout Veterans’ Week, we remember those who gave their lives, honour those who have served and recognize those who continue to serve our country.

🔗 Read more: ocsb.ca/2026/11/05/why…

#VeteransWeek #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #OCSB #ocsbNewBeginnings #ocsbBeCommunity

🍁 During Veterans' Week, the OCSB honours the courage, service, and sacrifice of all those who have served Canada in times of war, conflict, and peace.

As a school community, we remember their contributions, reflect on the importance of peace, and encourage students to learn se who have served. ❤️

Lest we forget.

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Today was Take Our Kids to Work Day, and Grade 9 students across the OCSB stepped outside the classroom to explore different careers, ask questions and discover new possibilities for their futures!

Some students even got a behind-the-scenes look at the many roles that help keep g.

A big thank you to everyone who welcomed the students and helped make this day a meaningful learning experience!

🔗 Read more: ocsb.ca/2026/11/04/dif…

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📚✨ Helping your child become a confident reader and writer starts with simple everyday moments.
Whether your child is sounding out their first words or analyzing a novel in high school, the Ottawa Catholic School Board's 'Literacy at Home' website offers practical tools, es to support learning from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
✅ Reading tips and activities
✅ Writing support at home
✅ Online learning resources
✅ Information about what students are learning in school
✅ Resources for multilingual learners
You don't need to be a literacy expert to make a difference. A bedtime story, a conversation about a book, or encouraging your child's love of reading can go a long way.
Explore 'Literacy at Home' today and discover how small moments can help build strong readers and writers.
🔗 Literacy at Home K–6: literacyathome.ocsb.ca
🔗 Literacy at Home Grades 7–12: literacyathome7-12.ocsb.ca
🔗 Full Story: ocsb.ca/2026/11/03/exp…
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🐴 A Horse of a Different Kind at Holy Family School

Students at Holy Family School recently enjoyed a surprise visit from two officers and their Clydesdale horses from the Ottawa Police Mounted Unit.

What started as an ordinary afternoon quickly became an unforgettable udents eagerly asked questions, learned about the important role of the Mounted Unit and, for many, met a horse up close for the very first time.

Experiences like this remind us that learning happens everywhere. Through curiosity, communication and community connections, students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.

A heartfelt thank you to the Ottawa Police Mounted Unit for taking the time to visit our school and create such a memorable day for our students. 💙

Read the full story: ocsb.ca/2026/11/02/a-h…

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🙏 On All Souls’ Day, we hold in our hearts family, friends, and community members who have gone before us.

We also pray for those who may have no one to pray for them. May their souls be welcomed into God’s peace and eternal light.

As we remember the faithful departed, may our ts to the hope, grace, and new beginnings found in Christ. 💙

#AllSoulsDay #OCSB #ocsbNewBeginnings #ocsbRE @ocsbRE

🧡🪶 This week, the OCSB recognizes Treaties Recognition Week.

Treaties are living agreements that continue to shape the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Learning about treaties helps us better understand our shared responsibilities and the importance hips.

At the OCSB, we recognize that our schools are located on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. Throughout the week, we invite our community to learn, reflect and remember that we all have a role in reconciliation.

🔗 Learn more: ontario.ca/treaties

@ocsbindigenous #TreatiesRecognitionWeek #IndigenousEducation #ocsbReconciliAction

Throughout Holocaust Awareness Month, the OCSB remembers the six million Jewish people and the millions of other innocent victims who were murdered during the Holocaust.

Together, we continue to learn from history, stand against antisemitism, and foster schools where every dignity and respect.🕯️

#HolocaustAwarenessMonth #NeverForget #ocsbNewBeginnings

November is Indigenous Education Month. 🧡

Throughout the month, we recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, perspectives and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples.

Across the OCSB, students and staff are encouraged to continue learning, listening and genous voices, knowledge and ways of knowing.

This month is an opportunity to deepen our understanding and continue our commitment to truth and reconciliation.

🔗 Learn more about Indigenous Education Month at the OCSB: sites.google.com/ocsb.ca/indige…

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🙏✨ Today, on All Saints’ Day, we are reminded that holiness is found in loving God and others with all our heart.
The saints were ordinary people who lived with extraordinary love in their daily lives. May we carry on their legacy by putting love into action each day. 💙
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🕯️✨ On All Hallows’ Eve, we honour all individuals who have led lives of holiness and faith. The term “hallow” refers to a holy person or saint, reminding us to notice the goodness, grace, and testimony of those who inspire us to grow closer to God.

May their witness encourage continue to nourish new beginnings together. 💙

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