Updates from All Saints

March 27, 2026

RELAY FOR LIFE

For some dinner table conversation, be sure to ask about our grade 9 to 12 Relay for Life event. For more about what this day is all about, please see this video.  Students can register for the event at the registration desk in the school atrium. The registration fee is $20 and we are asking that students do their best to raise $100 each. Our school fundraising goal is $30,000. This is taking place on May 8th at the OZ Dome in Carp. Students will be bused there from the school and parents/guardians are being asked to arrange for transportation home. For more information, please contact michelle.hay@ocsb.ca 

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CURLING

After an incredible round robin, the ASH Curling Team has made the playoffs at OFSAA. You can watch and follow along on YouTube. To track the score, and find game times, you can use this site. Best of luck to the team!

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TRAFFIC, TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

Our students’ safety is our top priority, and we need your help to keep our busy arrival and departure times running smoothly. To manage growing congestion and ensure everyone stays out of harm’s way, we ask that you strictly use the designated visitor parking and the official student drop-off/pick-up area. Please follow the instructions on signs and only use safe drop off areas. See this link for a visual of the drop-off and pick up location. Please do not turn right (or west) into the staff parking lot. 

Note that the staff parking lot is reserved for permit holders only. We do not have capacity for student parking on school property.  The lot on the left (or east) is owned by the city. Only vehicles with a STAFF parking tag can park in the staff lot. All other vehicles will be ticketed. 

We also want to remind you that Bylaw officers are actively monitoring the front of the school to ensure traffic regulations are followed. By sticking to the assigned zones and avoiding the staff lot, you’re helping us keep the morning and afternoon rushes safe, efficient, and stress-free for every student.  

Most importantly, please be patient and leave yourself extra time when driving to the school during the morning or the afternoon rush. There are 2000+ people all arriving and leaving at the same time, so delays should be expected. 

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18 YEAR OLD STUDENTS

Compass, the parent portal provider, blocks access for parents and guardians of students 18 and older. This is a legal requirement. Parents who have been blocked in Compass can regain access by asking their child to log into the student’s portal account and sign the Over 18 - Parent Portal Consent Access. Once that form is submitted, their access will be restored with the overnight refresh. 

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CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING

We will meet at as a Catholic School Council on Monday, April 13, in-person in the Learning Commons at 7pm. If you would like to join the meeting virtually, please complete this form by 3pm on Monday, April 13. Links to join will be sent out before the meeting.  

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CSPA PRESENTATIONS

• Wed, April 1st (virtual, 7 PM): School Council Tip Night - Confidently Managing School Council Finances for all school council members, presented by members of OCSB’s finance team.

• Sat, April 11th (1 PM at St Paul HS): CSPA/ PIC’s Volunteer Appreciation Event - All school council members are invited! School administrators are welcome to attend with their council. 

• Mon, April 13th (virtual, 7 PM): Standing Against Racism Week Presentation w/ Krystin Dumont (guest speaker). An evening to help parents and educators support children to further their understanding about reconciliation as part of the week’s theme of Beloved Community from Martin Luther King Jr. 

• Wed, April 29th (7 PM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel) Monthly CSPA Meeting featuring a presentation about OCSB’s outdoor learning and eco- initiatives

Register through THIS link for sessions 

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KIWANIS

Kiwanis is currently preparing for this year's Kids for Kids Talent Festival at the Sacred Heart HS Theatre and seeking video auditions from kids up to 18 years and who want to participate.  This year they are opening the event to children across Ottawa.  The deadline for video auditions is April 10th, and the show date is May 8th.  Please see the poster at the end of this school update for more information. 

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SKILLED TRADES NIGHT

You are invited to attend the OCSB Skilled Trades Parent Information Night on Tuesday, March 31st, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at St. Peter High School.

Did you know students can start a career in the skilled trades while still in high school? Parents and guardians are invited to the OCSB Skilled Trades Parent Information Night to learn how the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) can open doors to rewarding, in-demand careers.

Hear from Skills Ontario CEO Ian Howcroft and OYAP Skilled Trades Recruiter Brett Jewitt, explore the Skills Ontario Skilled Trades Trailer, try hands-on simulators, and learn about the many opportunities available in the trades.

The trades offer:

• High-demand careers

• Strong earning potential

• Hands-on work

• Opportunities to graduate with little to no debt

Register here: qrco.de/skillstrades

See this poster for more information. 

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STUDENT TRUSTEE PROJECT

Student Trustees Project - Faith Through Expression

Student Trustees, Chiara Frangione and Jayden Gnanapragasam, are leading a campaign to promote student voice, Faith Through Expression. The project invites students to reflect on what their faith means to them and to share their journey in meaningful, creative ways. Students from all grades are invited to submit multimodal projects such as videos, visual art, written reflections, prayers, music, or other creative works that reflect their faith journey. How to Submit: OCSB Students (all grades) can submit their work through this Google Form.

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LENTEN FOOD DRIVE

For our Lenten Food Drive we will be collecting non-perishable food items from now until April 2nd. For preferred items please see attached poster. Students can bring in items to their homerooms or to the chapel. All donations will be given to the Kanata Food Cupboard and the West Carleton Emergency Food Access Centre.

Goal: 100% participation; at least one item per student, more if you can!

Special Chaplain's Challenge: students or staff who collect 40 items, one for each day of Lent, will get a special shout out and congratulations!

Deadline: April 2nd

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PARENT INFORMATION ABOUT MTH1W

Webinar: EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians, April 1st, 6:00 PM, Register here. 

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SUMMER SCHOOL

The Ottawa Catholic School Board Summer School Registration is now open! Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until classes are full. Reach Ahead courses are open to all learners from all school boards. The deadline to register is June 19th by 3:00 PM. 

For more information on the Summer School programs and course offerings, please visit conted.ocsb.ca/summer-programs/summer-school/ 

If you have any questions about registering for the Summer School Programs, please contact 613-723-7757 or email at Summerschool@ocsb.ca. 

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SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AMID ONGOING GLOBAL CONFLICTS

The OCSB recognizes that world conflicts can have a deep emotional, mental and spiritual impact on our students and their families.  As a school community and as a Board, we continue to pray for peace.  Students may connect with their Guidance Counsellor if they wish.  The OCSB also suggests the following community supports for families:

• Counselling Connect

• Parents Lifeline of Eastern Ontario: 613-321-3211

• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

• Distress Centre of Ottawa: 613-238-3311

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MAYOR & CEO FOR A DAY CONTEST

Applications are now officially OPEN for Ottawa Youth Week 2026’s Mayor 4 A Day and CEO 4 A Day leadership competitions. Secondary school students from across Ottawa and Gatineau are invited to apply. 

Mark Sutcliffe – Mayor, City of Ottawa

CEO 4 A Day

• Cyril Leeder – President & CEO, Ottawa Senators

• Stéphane Giguère – CEO, Ottawa Community Housing

• Mark Gowdie – President & CEO, Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group

• Rachel Wilson – CEO, United Way East Ontario

• Birket Foster – Investor & CEO, Storm Internet

• Sueling Ching – President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade

• John Liptak – President & CEO, Oakwood

• Darin McCorriston – Founder & CEO, TMSI

Each selected student will spend a full day shadowing one of these leaders, sitting in meetings, learning how decisions are made, and seeing firsthand how our city is shaped.

How to Apply

Students must submit a short application explaining:

• Why they want to participate

• What leadership means to them

• Which leader they are applying to shadow

The process is competitive. Only two students are selected per opportunity.

Why This Matters

Since launching Mayor 4 A Day in 2017, we’ve seen participants go on to:

• Join civic committees

• Volunteer with community organizations

• Step into new leadership roles

• Build long-term confidence and direction

This experience changes how young people see themselves, and what they believe is possible.

Ottawa Youth Week is part of a broader movement celebrated in cities like Toronto, Calgary, and Edmonton, recognizing youth leadership across Canada.

Now it’s your turn. Spots are limited. Opportunities are exclusive.

Apply now and take your place at the table: 

English Application

French Application  

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IMPORTANT DATES

MARCH

30 - Holy Week

APRIL

1 - Passover Begins

2 - Holy Thursday

3 - Good Friday (no school)

6 - Easter Monday (no school)

7 to 10 - OPH Immunizations

8 - International Day of Pink

13 - Catholic School Council Meeting

13 to 17 - Standing Against Racism Week

OCSB Calendar and Dates for 2025/26: www.ocsb.ca/parents/calendar/