PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Thank you Minister Wynne

For more than three years we have known her as Minister of Education, the Hon. Kathleen Wynne. The Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario would like to thank Minister Wynne for her more than three years of service and commitment to education. More

FAITH REFLECTION

Elders, Character, Christ’s Passion, and Blessing

At a workshop several years ago, a woman shared this story: She was the mother of four children and, while they were all still young, at home, in school, her father, already a widower, suffered a stroke that left him severely debilitated. More

Friday, January 22, 2010 - Can Your Family FAST & PRAY for HAITI?

The horrific news from Haiti has filled your living room. As a family, what can you do to help? How can you share this situation with your children? Your finances may be limited, but you want to give. More

Resources for Catholic Educators and Youth Ministers

CRS has prepared resources that can be used with young people as they join in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Haiti. More

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MEMBER SERVICES

Bill 157: Mandatory Reporting in Schools

Bill 157 entitled the Education Amendment Act (Keeping Our Kids Safe at School) 2009 was given royal assent on June 5, 2009. Among other things, the Bill requires a principal who believes a student has been harmed because of…More

Edvantage E-news

Winter issue 2009
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Curriculum Services Canada (CSC)

Curriculum Services Canada (CSC) is the Pan-Canadian standards agency for quality assurance in learning products and programs. The site has many resources that can be used by educators in their professional learning. More

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence

Is there someone in your school community who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding contribution to education? Consider nominating them for the Premier’s Awards. The deadline for nominations is February 1, 2010. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Last Chance to Register

Late registrations for the winter session of CPCO’s Principal’s Qualification Program will be accepted until January 22.
Part I: Ottawa, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Waterloo
Part II: Brampton, Chatham, Toronto, Waterloo

Round Table on Technology

The Learning Partnership’s Round Table on Technology is hosting a breakfast meeting on February 2, 2010 featuring Sandra McIntyre, Education Outreach Consultant at Statistics Canada. More

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

OCSBOA Seeks New Executive Director

The Ontario Catholic School Business Officials’ Association (OCSBOA) invites applications for the position of Executive Director. A letter of interest and updated CV must be received not later than February 12th, 2010. More

Principalship

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of principal. Applications will be received until January 25, 2010 at 12:00pm. More