Newsletter from St. Mother Teresa

First Ever SMT Catholic School Council Trivia Night Fundraiser

Join St. Mother Teresa High School Council on Saturday, May 9 (5-7 pm) at The Jolly Taxpayer in Barrhaven for our first-ever Trivia Night!

Enjoy a fun evening of trivia, prizes, a silent auction, and great community spirit - all in support of our students. Teams of 4-8 players are welcome, or sign up individually and we’ll match you with a team.

Tickets are $20 per person, paid through School Cash Online. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out! Seating is limited, and sales will run from April 1-27, so be sure to purchase early once available.

We are also seeking donations for our silent auction. If you or a business you know would like to contribute, please reach out via email at stmt.csc@gmail.com.

Costa Rica Adventure

It's not too late to register your child (currently in Grades 8-11) for our Costa Rica adventure scheduled for February 2027.

OCSB Continuing & Community Education is excited to share that registration is now open for OCSB Summer Camps 2026!

Our summer camps provide children and youth with opportunities to stay active, explore new interests, build confidence, and make new friends in a safe and welcoming environment. With programs ranging from arts and sports to STEM, themed adventure, and specialty camps, there is something for every camper.

Camps will run June 29 – August 14, 2026, at OCSB locations across Ottawa, with weekly full-day programs and extended hours available at select sites.

We would appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with families in your school communities.

LEARN MORE: https://conted.ocsb.ca/summer-programs/summer-camps/

9-12 Semester 2 Exam/RST Schedule

The OCSB has released the Semester 2 Final Exam schedule. Attendance on exam/RST days is mandatory - vacation and summer work arrangements are expected to be made around these dates. **Exams not written in June will be written in September.

NOTE: Grade 12 students have their own exam schedule to get marks entered for the graduation on June 25th.

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Sports: A Year at a Glance

Grades 7-8

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Sports: A Year at a Glance

Grades 9-12

Summer School Preview: July 2 – July 23, 2026

Registration is now open!
Hours: Summer school hours: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.

In-Person Reach Ahead Locations: St. Pius X Catholic High School (Central) and St. Matthew Catholic High School (East).

Credit Recovery: St. Pius X, St. Mother Teresa, St. Patrick, St. Matthew, and Holy Trinity.

Skills Builder Courses: English Numeracy & Literacy Support or Core French Literacy Support will be offered at St. Pius X and St. Matthew.

Indigenous Education: This will be offered at St. Pius X.

Conversational English & Literacy Development: Offered at St. Pius X, this is a 55-hour non-credit course for students entering Grades 9-12 who are beginner multilingual learners (ELD and ESL AO/BO) and have not yet earned a mainstream English credit.

Course Requirements: All courses are dependent on enrolment. Students are required to bring their own laptop.

Guest Speakers at SMT

There is an OCSB policy which requires principals to inform parents/guardians in advance of any guest speaker presenting to more than one class. This section will be included in each biweekly newsletter. Feel free to connect with the teacher organizing the guest speaker (the contact name would be indicated in the information letter linked) if you have any questions.