PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Meeting the Candidates

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting the candidates in CPCO’s Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) in Thunder Bay. Under the capable direction of their course instructor Margaret Hall, the students and I engaged in conversation?More

CPCO 2010 CONFERENCE

Embracing Our Catholic Vocation

Join your colleagues in Windsor, ON for CPCO’s 12th annual conference and AGM from April 22-24, 2010. Hear Minister Wynne speak on Friday morning. Celebrate the Eucharist with Bishop Fabbro and attend two of the ten workshops scheduled. Make sure you mark your calendar now.

FAITH REFLECTION

A Mystical Image for Service

When the young French mystic, Therese of Lisieux, was trying to explain her vocation, she referred to a soul-searing insight that was once given her: One Sunday, looking at a picture of Our Lord on the Cross, I was struck by the blood flowing from one of his divine hands. I felt a pang of great sorrow when thinking this blood was falling on the ground without anyone's hastening to gather it up. More

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MEMBER SERVICES

Pensionwise: Funding valuation filed

In the fall issue of the Ontario Teachers?newsletter, Pensionwise read about:

Funding valuation filed
Developing an action plan
Answering your questions
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Time is Running Out

Members new to CPCO and whose principal associations are members in the CPCO Long Term Disability Program (LTD) are reminded that the 90 day enrolment period ends at the end of November for most potential candidates. Contact Member Services Director Nelly Kelders for more information or visit the CPCO website.

Council of District Representatives

The Council of District Representatives (CDRs) will meet with the CPCO executive council in Toronto on November 20-21, 2009. Members are invited to review the meeting agenda and provide feedback to their CDR on topics of interest to them. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Sign Up Now

Have you signed up for Randall B. Lindsey’s presentation on Culturally Proficient Leadership? This is the second presentation in the CPCO/OCSOA Speaker Series. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in conversation with this well-known author on the impact of changing school populations. More

Mentor New Leaders

Encourage teachers in your school to consider a vocation in school administration. The CPCO winter session of the Principal’s Qualification Program takes place January to April, 2010. Application deadline is January 8, 2010. More

March Break ?Italy 2010

Explore historical cities; witness our living faith, enjoy authentic cuisine and wines; and rejuvenate your body and spirit. This 10 day trip departs from Pearson International Airport on Friday, March 12, 2010. More