PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

An Invitation to Members

Next week’s electronic magazine will include an invitation to CPCO’s Regular Members to consider applying for membership to one of CPCO’s standing committees for the 2010 – 2011 school year. This is a wonderful opportunity for members to get involved in the work of CPCO at a very grass roots level. More

FAITH REFLECTION

Deeper Language

A year ago, outside of Guatemala City, Lorenzo Rosebaugh, a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate, was shot to death as he was driving with a number of his fellow missionaries to a community meeting. The real motive behind his killing may never be known. On the surface, it appeared to be nothing more than a violent robbery...More

Reawakening the Inner Child

Can we imagine a God who sings a happy song over us, a God who dances with shouts of joy? Could our God be the one who laughs and enjoys life? Scripture tells us that God’s playground is creation and the people who dwell in it. More

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

MEMBER SERVICES

Student Scholarships

Johnson Inc. is pleased to offer 100 scholarships annually, valued at $1,500 each. Canadian residents who are completing high school and who are beginning their post-secondary studies in Canada are eligible for the awards. Applications must be received by September 15, 2010.

Online Survey on Music in our Schools: Deadline is May 31st

The Coalition for Music Education in Canada would like to remind all principals to invest 15 minutes towards a web survey on the status of music education across the country. The survey will be released in the Fall of 2010 and will inform the public, policy makers and media about the state of music in our schools. More

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Education Officer (French Designated)

The Ministry of Education, Early Learning Implementation Branch needs an experienced educator for the Toronto Regional Office to work with school boards and their partners to support the implementation of the new Early Learning Program and ensure it is consistent with ministry legislation and policies. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Evolving perspectives:
leaders and leadership

An interview with Ken Leithwood

One of the commitments we have all made as educational leaders – myself included – is to continually develop our own individual leadership expertise and refine our daily practice. In the midst of this hard work, what we may lose sight of is the transformation we are achieving collectively across the province. More

Discussion on Early Learning

The Ministry of Education has launched a new, interactive forum for staff involved in full-day learning. This new web page includes some of the most frequently asked questions and comments, along with responses from the Early Learning Division.

An International Summit of Education Experts

This September in Toronto, the Ontario government will host a two-day summit that will bring together experts and education policy makers from across the globe. The Building Blocks for Education: Whole System Reform international summit will feature speakers and participants from six countries who will share ideas and look at new ways to help solve the challenges facing students from Ontario and around the world. More