PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Looking To The Future

Welcome back to a new school year. I hope the summer gave you an opportunity to renew your family obligations, to relax and to refocus your commitment to Catholic education. The excitement of students, parents and teachers will soon be upon you… More

FAITH REFLECTION

Piety and Propriety

"And when you pray, do not imitate the hypocrites: they love to say their prayers standing up in the synagogues and at street corners for people to see them. But when you pray, go to your private room, shut yourself in... More

Opening Day Prayer

Student's Prayer
Help me remember that you're always by my side at school and all day long. Help me be the best student I can be,…

A Parents' Prayer for Students
Dear Lord, As my children leave for school, I pray that you will keep them in your care….

A Teacher's Prayer
Dear God, A new school year is about to begin and my classroom door will soon open to the students you've assigned to my care... More

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MEMBER SERVICES

Calling All CPCO Members

Communicating with our members is important to us. Up-to-date information is essential to ensure that we can provide you with uninterrupted services. More

LawWorks Education Law Institute

This conference takes place on September 24, 2010 at 89 Chestnut Conference Centre in Toronto. It features keynote speakers, workshops and a panel discussion. More

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Canada's Outstanding Principals

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 Canada's Outstanding Principals Award.

When Faith Meets Pedagogy XV

Awake to Grace, Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Education, takes place October 21-23, 2010. More

2010 Scholarship

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. Deadline is September 15, 2010. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Having Hard Conversations

Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in this interactive workshop with author and international education consultant Jennifer Abrams. Learn to use your voice to achieve your goals. This one-day interactive workshop takes place on Nov. 19, 2010. More

Leadership Learning Opportunity

The deadline to register for the fall session of CPCO's Principal's Qualification Program is September 15, 2010. Encourage potential leaders on your staff to consider a vocation in school administration. More

Call for Presenters

The 10th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals will be an excellent opportunity for school leaders, educators, academics and professionals in areas related to education to interact and share ideas and experiences with participants from both within as well as outside their own country and areas of specialization. The program will provide 4 sessions of 75 minute workshops. The theme of the convention is "Leading Student Achievement: An International Odyssey". The convention invites and encourages workshops on the following strands... More