Parents

Forms, Correspondence & Resources

Catholic School Council

The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:

Meetings are held at 6:30 pm  the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm 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

2022 - 2023 School Council members:


Chair: Danielle McNeil-Taylor


Vice-Chair: Sabine Runciman 


Secretary: Shuchi Bhardwaj 


Treasurer: Tina LaPolice


CSPA Rep: Jennifer de Sa


Fundraising & Events:  Shannon Reidel


Parish Rep: 


Parent Rep: Kelly Hill


Communications Coordinator: Arnold Baptista 


Food Program Coordinator:  


Teacher Reps: Katherine Laushway and Colleen Chisholm-Bennet


Council Committees:

School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:

The School Council needs your voice, your input, your contribution to make the school better for all students, including yours!  

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.