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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 at 6:30 pm the 1st Monday of each month in the Learning Commons.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join - we value your input.
Contact us:
You can reach our School Council by email at guaschoolcouncil@gmail.com
For fundraising information please email us at guafundraising@gmail.com
2024-25 School Council members:
Chair: Shannon Reidel
Vice-Chair:
Secretary: Shuchi Bhardwaj
Treasurer: Terry Tam
CSPA Rep: Jennifer de Sa
Fundraising & Events: Kaitlyn Poirier
Parish Rep: Lisa Poland
Parent Rep: Stephanie Judge, Julia Slanina
Communications Coordinator: Arnold Baptista, Wilfreda Doley
Food Program Coordinator: Kelly Hill
Teacher Reps: Katherine Laushway and Colleen Chisholm-Bennet
Council Committees:
Communications
Budget & Planning
Fundraising & Special Events
Food Programs
Outdoor Classroom Project
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:
NOTE: Meeting agendas and minutes will be posted as links above, as they become available.
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.