🍂🍂🍂 Hello, Colonel By Cougars!

Welcome to the Colonel By Learning Commons website.

This year, we are pleased to welcome Dakoda Lowe to our Learning Commons as our new Library Technician. She will be at the circulation desk in the mornings to help you select resources and with borrowing needs. Please say hi when you see her.

Ms. Harris continues to serve as our Teacher Librarian, supporting your exploration, curiosity, and growth as a student. Whether you need help finding a great book to listen to or read, tracking down an essential research source, creating mind-blowing products for your class, or using a quiet space for study or reflection, consider the Learning Commons resources.

This year, we will continue to have volunteers work at our Circulation Desk during lunch. They can help you check out books or find a resource.

We also hope to see two more Co-op students return from Mr. Milne's class. They usually help us every other day.

Note: As a privilege, you may eat and drink in the Learning Commons as long as you pick up after yourself. This means throwing litter into one of the garbage bins and leaving the space in its original state as you go.

Ms. Lowe and Ms. Harris hope your 2026 - 2027 school year is super!

Welcome to the Colonel By Learning Commons

Open school days: 8:45 am-3:15 pm

On this site, you can access the Colonel By Learning Commons Catalogue, our online databases and resources, and general guidance on research and inquiry. There is also a tab for CB teachers.

Visit us in person from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm on school days.

In the Learning Commons, you can access:

Our physical collection of books. You can search the collection here and access many more online materials through SORA.
The Wellness Stations offer puzzles, games, and other activities to help reduce stress.
Students and staff plan and provide special events.

Printing is available at no cost using your student credentials (8:45 to 3:10).

Information on the SMART Library Card to access materials at partner institutions.
Information on the Ottawa Public Library Card.
Chromebook and charger use. CBSS 2026-2027 Chromebook and Charger Lending Request (this request form is now open). Colonel By has a limited number of devices available. The devices are intended for students in need (those without a device at home) and for those with a tech requirement on their I.E.P. or with SEA access. All requests will be considered, but not all will be approved. If the request is approved, you will be sent an email when the Chromebook and charger are available for pickup at the Learning Commons office.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Harris by email at kimberly.harris@ocdsb.ca

Click here to search the collection of books found on our CBSS Learning Commons shelves.

Click here to search the OCDSB collection of audiobooks and ebooks for borrowing.

(Log in to the OCDSB required.)

Check out some past CB Storytelling and writing.

CougarVision is Colonel By Secondary School's award winning digital broadcasting program. Founded in 1999 CougarVision airs a daily newsmagazine show.

🍂🍂🍂 Hello, Colonel By Cougars!

Welcome to the Colonel By Learning Commons

Open school days: 8:45 am-3:15 pm

Click here to search the collection of books found on our CBSS Learning Commons shelves.

Click here to search the OCDSB collection of audiobooks and ebooks for borrowing.

Check out some past CB Storytelling and writing.

OCDSB Student Portal

OCDSB Google Classroom

OCDSB ManageBac