Parents
Forms, Resources & Correspondence
Monthly Faith Buddy Days
Each month, our school focuses on one Faith objective or Gospel Value. A primary class partners with a junior class to explore this Gospel Value, to promote a school-wide culture of collaboration, to create inquiry-based faith experiences, and to promote a growth mindset.
SEPTEMBER
Gospel Value - "Community". Students answer the question, "How do I promote safety and respect in the classroom and on the school yard?"
OCTOBER
Gospel Value - "Dignity of Persons". Students answer the questions, "How do I include others? How do I make them feel welcome?"
NOVEMBER
Gospel Value - "Peace". Students answer the questions, "What does peace feel like? How are we peacemakers?"
DECEMBER
Gospel Value - "Hope". Students answer the question, "How do we inspire others to do their best to achieve their goals or dreams?"
JANUARY
Gospel Value - "Justice". Students answer the question, "How do we demonstrate fairness?"
FEBRUARY
Gospel Value - "Love". Students answer the question, "Who am I grateful for in my life?"
MARCH
Gospel Value - "Faith". Students answer the questions, "How do I actively participate in prayer? Do I treat others as Jesus taught us to do?"
APRIL
Gospel Value - "Care for God's Creation". Students answer the questions, "How do we demonstrate care for the environment? How do we accept all people as thy are a child of God? What makes us unique?"
MAY
Gospel Value - "Excellence". Students answer the questions, "How do we give generously to those in need?How do I demonstrate responsibility, initiative, and a commitment to learning? Do I take on a leadership role?"
Catholic School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Meetings are held virtually from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join - we value your input.
Email - st.clarecouncil94@gmail.com
Fundraiser Projects and Engagement Events - November 2020
2021 - 2022 School Council members:
Chairperson - Lauren Kendall-Golabek
Treasurer - Luisa Martinez
Secretary - Elizabeth Lewis
CSPA Rep - unfilled
Parish Rep - Nicole Forbes
Social Media Rep - Sharon Chothia
Parents-at-Large - Kasia White
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: 2021 - 2022
September 29 - Elections
October 19
November 10
December 8 (Christmas social - no official meeting)
January 12 - cancelled
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
Board-wide Parent Organizations
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA)
The Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all Ottawa Catholic School Board parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, Twitter feed, and email newsletters, they we 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 CSPA's e-mail list, follow CSPA on Twitter, or attend CSPA monthly meetings.
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.
OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The Ottawa Catholic School Board Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, a principal and the Director of Education. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage and enhance parent engagement at the school board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. The parent members of the OCSB PIC are appointed by CSPA.