PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

CPCO Announces Awards

The Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario is pleased to announce that the recipient of CPCO’s 2010 Distinguished Service Award is Julia Pellarin, principal of St. Christopher Catholic School, Oshawa, in the Durham Catholic District School Board. More

CONDOLENCES

Members and friends of CPCO are asked to remember Joan Duckitt, past-president of CPCO and her family in your prayers. Joan’s father passed away recently in London, ON.

CPCO CONFERENCE & AGM

Hotel Information

The block of rooms reserved by CPCO for its 2010 conference are now available for booking. Contact information and room rates are available on the CPCO website. Hotel registration cut-off date is March 22, 2010. Don’t be disappointed! Book now.

FAITH REFLECTION

An Open Letter to those who don't go to Church

I greet you as someone who is looking for meaning and happiness, as we all are. I know you're sincere or you wouldn't be reading this letter. Know this first of all: We miss you at church. There's not a Sunday goes by when your absence isn't felt. More

CPCO welcomes feedback and comments regarding this online newsletter. Please email Nelly Kelders at nkelders@cpco.on.ca.

MEMBER SERVICES

Education Law eBulletin

Two recent decisions of arbitrators are of significance to all school boards in Ontario.
- Pregnancy Leave: Entitlement to “Top Up” Pay
- Special Assignment Principals: In the Bargaining Unit or Not? More

Council of District Representatives

The February meeting of the CPCO’s Council of District Representatives will take place on February 19-20, 2010 in Toronto. Members are invited to review the draft agenda and forward any comments, concerns or issues to their local representative for provincial input. More

Travel Insurance for Dependents

As we make our way through the cold Canadian winter, many of our children are getting ready for their annual Spring Break adventure. More

Work-Life EAP

This site can help you to safe time! The Work-Life EAP is available to all members of the CPCO LTD Benefits Plan. Members can visit the website for information or call directly for information anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 877-630-6701. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada provides resources for students and teachers online. Visit their website to review lesson plans, a student survey, Kids’ zone (fun activities) and more. There is a wealth of information on educational topics of interest to school administrators.

Sound Grade Placement Decisions For Students

Neither age-appropriate placement nor repeating a grade is successful in and of itself in assisting a struggling student. Effective intervention is required to assist a student in closing the achievement gap and succeeding in school. This resource is intended as a tool to...More

Towards a Healthier You

Visit Healthy Ontario.com to learn more about wellness, nutrition and prevention to ensure you lead a healthy life style. Recognize the symptoms of sleep disorders. Are you concerned about type 2 diabetes? Learn how to prevent it. More