PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Council of District Representatives

The engagement of our members in CPCO is essential to our success as an organization. CPCO's Council of District Representatives (CDRs) is the direct link between the local principal/vice-principal associations and the provincial executive council. More

FAITH REFLECTION

The Lesson within Loneliness

Several years ago, I was counseling a young man whose struggles with loneliness seemed to be the reverse of the norm. Instead of trying to escape it, he worried about losing it. More

Prayers

The Clown's Prayer
As I stumble through this life,
help me to create more laughter than tears, …

Balance in my life
God our Father, lead me to grow in faith
and keep a healthy balance in my life. More

Don Bosco Among Us – Relic Tour

St. John Bosco was honoured by Pope John Paul II with the title friend and teacher of youth. In Canada he is also one of the patron saints of Catholic educators. His relics are coming to St. Benedict Church in Toronto on Oct. 5, 2010. More

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MEMBER SERVICES

Call for Applications
CPCO Secondary Councillor

In accordance with the CPCO constitution and past practice, the executive council invites interested members to apply for the position of secondary councillor. The position has become vacant due to the resignation of John Ulicny who has accepted an assistant supervisory officer position with his board, Windsor-Essex CDSB. Secondary members are invited to submit an application by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2010. To download the application form and to learn more about the position click here.

Long Term Disability

Members new to CPCO are reminded that if their principal/vice-principal association belongs to the CPCO Benefits Plan, they have 90 days from their start date to apply for LTD without medical evidence. For more information visit the CPCO website or contact Support Services Coordinator Nelly Kelders at nkelders@cpco.on.ca or 1-888-621-9190 ext. 38.

Education Acronym Primer

Sometimes we hear an acronym but we are not sure what it stands for. Below are the names and acronyms of education partners and institutions. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

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

Principal's Qualification Program

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

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Canadian Forum on Theology
and Education 2011

Catholic Education: Celebrating the Spirit is the theme for Catholic Education Week in 2011. Forum 2011 will reinforce that theme. The Canadian Forum on Theology and Education 2011 promises to be equally if not more engaging, thought-provoking and challenging than Forum 2010. More