Updates from All Saints

SCHOOL COUNCIL FUNDRAISER

Dear ASH Community,

The All Saints Catholic School Council (CSC) has partnered with C.C.Farms for our annual 2025 Holiday Fundraiser: stunning Holiday Planters!  The purpose of the ASH CSC is to strengthen, augment and enhance our students' educational experience through example, faith and communication. 

The planters are $45 each and all profits received will be used towards supporting teacher and student initiatives. C. C. Farms is a family-run company that has been producing fresh handmade evergreen Christmas products since 1997.  

The Holiday Planters are cut and made fresh from local products, in a plastic 2-gallon pot.  They fit well into urns and come with a variety of spruce, white cedar, white pine, and red pine (Scotch pine).  They are decorated with sumac, and dog wood (tall red sticks) in the center. They will stay green outside until spring!  

All orders/payments are due:

November 17, 2025

Local, Kanata pick-up dates:

December 6 & 7

You will be emailed instructions about specific pick-up locations and timings on November 23, 2025. 

To order, go to: https://forms.gle/J4iM6G3psf66GFxu7

Please email any questions to: ash.pcouncil@gmail.com.  

Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION 

The Ministry of Education has introduced a new initiative recognizing the contributions of graduating students to their communities through volunteer service. Beginning with students graduating in the 2025–2026 school year, students who achieve 50 or more community involvement hours will be eligible to receive a Minister’s Certificate of Recognition for Community Involvement.

Overview of the Recognition Tiers

• Bronze Certificate: 50–99 community involvement hours

• Silver Certificate: 100–199 community involvement hours

• Gold Certificate: 200+ community involvement hours

Please note that the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirement remains at 40 hours of community involvement. The new certificates serve as an enhancement and formal acknowledgment of students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service.

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JUNGLESPORT

As part of the grade 7 & 8 Physical Education program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a climbing and adventure program at our school from December 1-12. Junglesport Inc. will set up its climbing jungle gym in our school gymnasium and, along with the classroom teachers, two qualified Junglesport instructors will guide the students through a range of climbing and ropes course activities during the two-week span. 

The cost to participate in the Junglesport activities is $24.00. Payment and permission form can be submitted through SchoolCash Online. 

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WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE 

The Impact Initiative, HOPE Team and ASH Disciples have organized a Winter Clothing Drive! New and gently used winter clothing can be dropped off in the chapel until November 19th.

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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Join us for a good ol' fashioned Christmas with the All Saints production of It's a Wonderful Life at the Meridian Theatre at Centrepointe. Tickets for the December 8th and 9th shows are available through the Meridian Theatre site.

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THE ISA PRESENTS

A new initiative by the Indigenous Student Association (ISA) is the Grandfather Teaching Awards. Each month, teachers will nominate one student whom they feel embodies that month's Grandfather Teaching. These nominations will be reviewed by the Equity Committee, and a winner from each section: 7/8 and 9-12 will be selected. At the end of the year, seven students from the 7/8's and seven from the 9-12s will be given an award. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Indigenous teachings and offer an opportunity for students to be recognized for their character.

The Month and the Teaching: 

1. November: Humility 

2. December: Bravery 

3. January: Honesty

4. February: Truth

5. March: Wisdom

6. April: Respect

7. May: Love

At the start of each month, homeroom teachers will share the Grandfather Teaching and the qualities that are associated with it. Teachers, resource staff, guidance counsellors, VPs, and the principals can all nominate a student they feel showcases the teaching the best. The Equity Team will read the responses each month and pick a winner which will be announced and awarded at the end of the year. 

This initiative brings Indigenous knowledge, values, and teachings—the Seven Grandfather Teachings—into the school community in a meaningful and respectful way. By recognizing and celebrating these teachings, the school promotes understanding and appreciation of Indigenous worldviews among all students and staff to respond to the Calls to Action.

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CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL

We will meet at as a Catholic School Council on Monday, November 17, 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, November 17. Links to join will be sent out before the meeting. 

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YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks are available to purchase on SchoolCash Online at the early bird price of $60 until December 31st.  

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IMPORTANT DATES

November

17 to 20 - OSSLT writing continues

17 - School Council Meeting

19 - 7&8 Parent-Teacher Conferences

19 - Early Dismissal at 1:30PM

24 - Christmas Hamper campaign begins

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