PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Highlights of CPCO’s 2010 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting convened on Saturday April 24th to conduct the business affairs of CPCO. The agenda, reports, resolutions and biographies of those standing for election to the Executive Council were provided to all members via the website two weeks in advance of the meeting. More

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Financial Literacy

Your opinion matters!
Financial Literacy in the Ontario Curriculum
What knowledge and skills do Ontario students need in order to become financially literate? The Working Group on Financial Literacy would like to hear your opinion. The survey will be available until June 16, 2010.

Educational toys: Learning to play or playing to learn?

Educational toys appeal to many parents, especially those hoping to promote their child’s healthy development and encourage learning through play. The number and range of toys bearing the “educational” label are vast, and include...More

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MEMBER SERVICES

Constitution Ratified

At the 2010 CPCO Annual General Meeting, delegates ratified changes to the constitution. Members are invited to review the constitution in the Members’ Private Site.

Work-Life EAP

This month’s feature, “I Didn’t Know LifeWorks Could Help Me with That!” Taking a few minutes to peruse this site could save you time in the long run. Check it out. Login and password are rbceng.

A Perspective on Catholic School Leadership

Whether we examine our vision documents on the role of the Catholic school principal or reflect on our experience, both underscore the critical importance of faith leadership. More

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Support Services Coordinator

CPCO invites applications for the position of Support Services Coordinator. More

PQP Instructors

CPCO is recruiting and hiring instructors for its 2010 - 2012 Principal’s Qualification Program. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Last Call for PQP Candidates

The following locations are the sites for the CPCO summer PQP:

Part I
Chatham
Niagara
Ottawa
Toronto

Part II
Hamilton
Kemptville
Ottawa
Thunder Bay
Toronto
Waterloo

Late registrations will be accepted until May 26, 2010. Visit the website for more information.

Summer Institute

CPCO in partnership with OCSOA is offering summer institutes focused on developing mentoring and coaching skills. Initial training takes place on Aug. 16-17, 2010. Those who received training in Aug. 2009, are eligible for the Going Deeper session on Aug. 18-19, 2010. Both sessions will be hosted at the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. Register online.

FAITH REFLECTION

Six Gestures of the Morning Praise

Each morning when I arise I begin the day with these six gestures. I join spirit and body in praising the Holy One and offering my thanks for life. As I do the gestures, I say a one line prayer and then remain in that posture for a brief time. More