Updates from All Saints

April 10, 2026

METAL & e-WASTE FUNDRAISER

On Sunday, April 19, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm our school council is hosting a metal and e-waste fundraiser in the school parking lot. All funds raised help support Catholic School Council initiatives at ASH. We get paid by weight!

We accept: 

• scrap metal

• cellphones

• TVs/monitors

• power tools

• batteries

• computer hardware

• snowblowers/lawnmowers

• appliances 

• and more!

Plastic items and light bulbs are not accepted. Protect your privacy: please be sure to wipe all hard drives, SIM cards etc. before drop off. 

Thank you to the Catholic School Council for organizing this event. 

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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

• 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

NEW! CSPA is hosting parent events on April 20 and 21. Margot Denomme, author of "The Family Smartphone Guide" will be presenting to parents about phone/online safety and navigating the digital world. She has already done some virtual presentations for our board - both for students and parents. She is scheduled to speak with students at a few schools while she is in Ottawa as well. 

We all encounter phone difficulties on a daily basis with students, and often parents are unsure of what to do. Margot provides very practical and important pieces of information to help guide parents about this topic.

All are welcome! Register for any of these events on the CSPA EventBrite page:

http://OttawaCSPA.eventbrite.com

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CHESS TOURNAMENT 

The All Saints Chess Tournament will start on Tuesday May 5th, at lunch, in room C343.  This is for high school students only, beginner to advanced players are encouraged to sign up and have fun.  Please use the following link to sign up, or drop by Mr. Burchill’s classroom, C343, if you have any questions.  

https://forms.gle/H2a5L2HfUQ99ufWr7 

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PROM TICKETS

Prom tickets will be sold on School Cash Online from April 20-22.  

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GRADE 9 TO 12 REPORT CARD INFORMATION

The OCSB Assessment and Evaluation Committee has put together the following document to clarify A&E information for parents/guardians.  We hope you find it helpful. 9-12 A&E Information

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HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS AND RSTs

Please note: Grade 9 - 12 examinations and Rich Summative Tasks (RSTs) WILL NOT be rescheduled for holiday or travel convenience, and all appointments should be scheduled so as not to conflict with exams and RSTs. If a medical problem arises, a Vice-Principal must be contacted prior to the exam or RST.   

The dates for RSTs differ from class to class, but in general, they mostly take place in June.

The RST and exam period is from Wednesday, June 17 until Wednesday June 24. 

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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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IMPORTANT DATES

APRIL

13 - Catholic School Council Meeting

13 to 17 - Standing Against Racism Week

13 to 15 - OSSLT writing continues

14 - Easter Season School Mass

16 - Grad Breakfast

22 - Earth Day

22 - Administrative Professionals' Day (OA DAY!)

27 - PD Day - No School

28 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day

MAY

4 to 8 - Catholic Education Week

8 - Relay for Life

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