March 11, 2009
Issue 26

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PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Staying Connected with CPCO Communications

Communication with our members around the province is a challenge that CPCO takes very seriously. This year we have embarked on a number of strategies in an effort to improve our communication. More


FAITH REFLECTIONS

Wishful Drinking and Moral Resiliency

Daniel Berrigan once suggested, half-jokingly, that if Jesus came back today he would go into every psychologist's office in the Western World and, using the whips and cords he used on the money-changers in the temple, drive out both the doctors and their clients with the words: More


Solidarity and Share Lent

Many of us have attended numerous graduations throughout our careers. It might have been for our own children: kindergarten, elementary, high school, college or university or other courses that they have taken. As a school leader you have also been an important attendee at graduations. More


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MEMBER SERVICES

Office Hours During March Break

It’s business as usual for the staff at the provincial office during March Break. Staff will be available to take your calls from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. throughout the week. There will be no e-zine. We wish all our members a happy, relaxing and safe March Break.


Ontario College of Teachers Elections

The Ontario College of Teachers has opened its electronic voting system to vote for the members of its council. Nominee biographies for the position of principal representative are available on the OCT website. More


KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)

A recent survey by the CCL shows that parents are allowing their young children significantly less time to play video games than to watch television. More


Forum on Theology and Education

The Canadian Forum on Theology and Education will take place at St. Jerome's, Waterloo May 7th - 9th featuring Fr. Diarmuid O'Murchu on Evolutionary Faith. More


Edvantage

The spring 2009 issue of Edvantage is now available. More


2009 CONFERENCE & AGM

2009 Award Winners

The Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Principal of the Year award, Distinguished Service award, Past-president’s award and the Fr. John Redmond award. More


Conference Breakout Sessions

There will be two breakout sessions at this year’s conference. Participants will be able to choose from seven topics. Register for the conference today to ensure that you don’t miss out on the topics of greatest interest to you. More


Call for Nominations

Regular members are invited to submit nominations for positions to Executive Council. This is an opportunity to become more involved in your association. More


Call for Resolutions

Regular members of CPCO are invited to submit resolutions to the CPCO Constitution by March 27, 2009. More