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Catholic School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Email: StPatrickParentCouncil@gmail.com
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join - we value your input.
Fundraiser:
As a way to target the problem of lost belongings and a large lost and found box, St. Patrick School Council is fundraising with Mabel's Labels, a company with all types of labels that are colourful, indestructible, easy-to-use and fun! Iron-Ons, Stickies, Bag Tags, Allergy Alert labels and more! Personalize your labels with names, nicknames, initials - whatever you choose. Cool icons help even little ones identify their own belongings. Dishwasher, microwave, laundry and kid tested! Dispatched within 24 hours!
2024 - 2025 School Council members:
Chair: Sandra Gambarotto
Co-Chair: Anna Noussis
Treasurer: Matt Alexander
CSPA Rep: Kate Ledgerwood
Secretary: Hannah Haggart
Parish Representative: vacant
Additional Voting Members
(for 2024-2025):
Jackie Nelson, Sarah Girimone, Jen Conrad, Karla Devoe, Greg Hopkins, Christine Singh, Sarah Smith and Fatima Abo Hoosain
Non-Teacher Representatives:
Susan Conway
Teacher Representative:
Shared duty
Principal: Nancy Beaulac
School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:
local calendar of events and activities
school code of student behavior
school curriculum and program goals
selection of the Principal through the identification of a profile-type for the school
school budget priorities
school-community communication strategy ie methods of reporting to parents and the community
extra-curricular activities in the school
The School Council needs your voice, your input, your contribution to make the school better for all students, including yours!
Meeting Dates & Minutes:
Minutes of: Jan 15, 2025
Next Meeting: Oct 9, 2024
Nov 13, 2024
no December meeting
Jan 15 @ 6:30pm
Feb 12, 2025
no March meeting
April 9 @ 6:30-8 pm
Board-wide Parent Organizations
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA)
The Ottawa Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all OCSB parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, social media, and email newsletters, they provide updates on education in Ottawa & Ontario, as well as tips, resources and information to help parents support their children in school. All parents are welcome and encouraged to join their e-mail list, follow them on social media @OttawaCSPA, and register to attend their meetings or events via EventBrite.
OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, the Director of Education, an elementary and high school principal, and other school board staff as required. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage, and enhance parent engagement at the school board level to improve student achievement and well-being. PIC is a subcommittee of CSPA, and parent members are appointed by CSPA.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The OCSB’s Special Education and Advisory Committee (SEAC) makes recommendations to the Board in respect of any matter affecting the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils.
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