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Information for the GRADUATING CLASS OF 2025
Information for the GRADUATING CLASS OF 2025
Who is my Guidance Counselor?
Who is my Guidance Counselor?
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Virtual Event Dates:
September 25th 5-7pm
November 21st 5-7pm
Register for the Information Sessions virtual events.
OU events:We encourage students to register for the event by signing up for an OUEvents Pass. This way, they can share their information with the universities they are interested in and keep the conversation going after the event.
Graduation Meeting (Click link below to view.)
Other In-School Services Available to Students and Families
Other In-School Services Available to Students and Families
MULTICULTURAL LIAISON OFFICER (MLO): Ms. Janet Torres
MULTICULTURAL LIAISON OFFICER (MLO): Ms. Janet Torres
In partnership with Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization our MLO supports our newcomer families to Canada. This program addresses the settlement and integration needs of newcomers, immigrants, refugees and first generation Canadian students and their families to ensure a successful school experience for the students and that both students and parents are fully integrated into the community.
ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING: Jamie Liddell
ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING: Jamie Liddell
For those students who are struggling with addictions issues (drugs, alcohol, gaming, etc) or who have family members who have problems with addiction.
SOCIAL WORKER: Mr. Adam Kayiwa
SOCIAL WORKER: Mr. Adam Kayiwa
To counsel students on a variety of issues including personal relationships, family concerns, mental health, etc.
PSYCHOLOGIST: Dr. Linda Vasudev
PSYCHOLOGIST: Dr. Linda Vasudev
To students in a variety of ways including educational testing and personal counselling.
*See your Guidance Counsellor to access these services.
*See your Guidance Counsellor to access these services.
Important Dates, Meetings & Deadlines
Important Dates, Meetings & Deadlines
Graduation dates, Prom, etc.:
Graduation dates, Prom, etc.:
Graduation ceremony: June 26th @ 10am at the Shenkman Arts Centre
All graduates must arrive by 9:00 a.m. to prepare for the ceremony.
The ceremony and reception that follows will be concluded by 1:00 p.m.
Seating at the Commencement Ceremony is by General Admission, however, every guest MUST have a ticket to attend. The graduate does not need a ticket, tickets are for guests only. As the venue has a capacity limit, every graduate is guaranteed 3 tickets. Graduates will also have the opportunity to put their name forward for an extra 4th ticket, and a draw will be done to determine the distribution of extra tickets.
As a reminder, the event will be live-streamed, so extra family and friends can watch from anywhere!
A Google Form will be sent to all graduates in May to sign up for tickets.
Rehearsal for graduation is on Wednesday, June 25th @ 9am at Lester B Pearson High School
Please arrive on time. At the rehearsal, we will run through the process for the ceremony, its timing, and procedures. As well, you will receive your grad tickets for the ceremony once the rehearsal is complete.
Prom: June 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Infinity Convention Center - Tickets are on sale from Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2 in the Caf gym at lunch. This will be your only chance to buy prom tickets. Tickets are $125 each (cash or tap). Guest/date tickets are also $125. Volunteer hours MUST be completed and submitted to purchase your tickets. See Ms. Powidajko or Ms. Zaremba for more details.
GRAD fee $120 fee includes:
GRAD fee $120 fee includes:
- Gown, Cap, Stole
- Tassel, School pin.
- Composite photo
- Other keepsake items
- Cost of running the ceremony - IF no ceremony, rebate provided
- YEARBOOK - heavy grad component
Fee can be paid by
Fee can be paid by
- School Cash Online
- Cash or cheque brought to the school
- eTransfer to Ms. Fernando
A grad questions to Ms. Fernando or Ms. Bignell
A grad questions to Ms. Fernando or Ms. Bignell
Deadline for OUAC applications : TBD
Deadline for OUAC applications : TBD
Deadline for OCAS applications: TBD
Deadline for OCAS applications: TBD
Have you used your myBlueprint account recently? It is a great source for post-secondary and career research, preparing a resume, budgeting, etc. Click the image to go directly to your student portal and sign in using your OCSB account.
Have you used your myBlueprint account recently? It is a great source for post-secondary and career research, preparing a resume, budgeting, etc. Click the image to go directly to your student portal and sign in using your OCSB account.
Volunteering and Community Service Hours
Volunteering and Community Service Hours
Opportunities
Opportunities
1) Student tutors are required in the Learning Commons Homework Club. See student services to sign up for tutor volunteering.
1) Student tutors are required in the Learning Commons Homework Club. See student services to sign up for tutor volunteering.
2) Check the website volunteerottawa.ca for opportunities in your community.
2) Check the website volunteerottawa.ca for opportunities in your community.
3) Check out the LBP announcements for current volunteer opportunities.
3) Check out the LBP announcements for current volunteer opportunities.
Rules for Community Service Hours
Rules for Community Service Hours
➸ Must be outside of class hours,
➸ Must be outside of class hours,
➸ Must be for a non-profit organization (eg. library, community center, school, hospital, etc.)
➸ Must be for a non-profit organization (eg. library, community center, school, hospital, etc.)
➸ You cannot do your hours at a business (eg. Metro, uncle's garage, etc.)
➸ You cannot do your hours at a business (eg. Metro, uncle's garage, etc.)
➸ If in doubt, check with student services
➸ If in doubt, check with student services
Students MUST HAVE 40 HOURS to graduate and to buy tickets to PROM!
Students MUST HAVE 40 HOURS to graduate and to buy tickets to PROM!
COMMUNITY & EMERGENCY RESOURCES
COMMUNITY & EMERGENCY RESOURCES
There are a number of resources available to you in the community. A good website for information is www.ementalhealth.ca
There are a number of resources available to you in the community. A good website for information is www.ementalhealth.ca
YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU (MOBILE CRISIS 24/7).................613-260-2360
YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU (MOBILE CRISIS 24/7).................613-260-2360
YSB MENTAL HEALTH WALK-IN CLINIC......................................613-562-3004
(2301 CARLING AVE. TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 12:00-8:00 PM)YSB MENTAL HEALTH WALK-IN CLINIC......................................613-562-3004
24 HOUR CRISIS LINES - CALL ONLY IN EMERGENCY
24 HOUR CRISIS LINES - CALL ONLY IN EMERGENCY
OTTAWA DISTRESS CENTER................................................... 613-238-3311
OTTAWA DISTRESS CENTER................................................... 613-238-3311
ASSAULTED WOMEN HELP.......................................................1-866-863-0511
ASSAULTED WOMEN HELP.......................................................1-866-863-0511
GAMBLING HELP LINE................................................................1-888-230-3505
GAMBLING HELP LINE................................................................1-888-230-3505
IMMIGRANT & MINORITY WOMEN'S CENTRE ................613-729-1119
IMMIGRANT & MINORITY WOMEN'S CENTRE ................613-729-1119
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE...................................................613-722-6914
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE...................................................613-722-6914
RAPE CRISIS CENTER....................................................................613-562-2333
RAPE CRISIS CENTER....................................................................613-562-2333
SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT.......................................................613-234-2266
SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT.......................................................613-234-2266
SEXUAL HEALTH CENTRE............................................................613-234-4641
SEXUAL HEALTH CENTRE............................................................613-234-4641
OTHER HELP & INFORMATION LINES
OTHER HELP & INFORMATION LINES
KIDS HELP PHONE LINE ................................................................1-800-668-6868
KIDS HELP PHONE LINE ................................................................1-800-668-6868
CHILD ABUSE (CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OTTAWA).........613-747-7800
CHILD ABUSE (CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OTTAWA).........613-747-7800
YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU...........................................................613-562-3004
YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU...........................................................613-562-3004
EASTERN OTTAWA RESOURCE CENTRE.................................613-741-6025
EASTERN OTTAWA RESOURCE CENTRE.................................613-741-6025
RIDEAUWOOD ADDICTION & FAMILY SERVICES...............613-724-4881
RIDEAUWOOD ADDICTION & FAMILY SERVICES...............613-724-4881
GAMBLER'S ANONYMOUS...........................................................613-567-3271
GAMBLER'S ANONYMOUS...........................................................613-567-3271
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