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| Friday, July 03, 2009 Ontario is expanding literacy and basic skills programs in Oakville. The province is investing an additional $165,266 in funding in two organizations providing literacy training in Oakville. Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and the Halton Catholic District School Board are receiving additional funding to expand literacy and essential skills training so more Ontarians can train for more high-skill jobs. |
| Thursday, July 02, 2009 The Halton Catholic and Halton District School Boards are establishing a joint Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee (AEAC). The purpose of this committee will be to provide ongoing advice to the boards on matters relating to the education of Aboriginal students and to assist the school boards in identifying the needs of the Aboriginal communities in Halton. The deadline for applications has been extended to July 31, 2009. |
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| Tuesday, June 30, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandor Koso, a resident of Milton for 21 years, as the new Catholic School Board Trustee representing Milton for the term of July 2, 2009 to November 30, 2010. |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2009 At the June 30, 2009 Special Board Meeting, Trustees of the Halton Catholic District School Board approved the appointment of JACQUELINE HERMAN as the new Superintendent of Education (School Effectiveness), with duties to commence mid-August for a five year renewable term. |
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| Monday, June 29, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the annual Governor General Bronze Medal, which is awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from high school. |
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| Wednesday, June 24, 2009 We are now accepting applications for the Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Religious Education Courses, Parts I, II, and III (Specialist). Classes will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2009, and ending on Thursday, January 28, 2010. |
| Friday, June 19, 2009 The Halton Catholic and Halton District School Boards are establishing a joint Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee (AEAC). The purpose of this committee will be to provide ongoing advice to the boards on matters relating to the education of Aboriginal students and to assist the school boards in identifying the needs of the Aboriginal communities in Halton. |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2009 The Halton School Boards are pleased to partner with Crawford Lake Conservation Area in celebrating Aboriginal Awareness Day on Sunday June 21, 2009. 'Gadaihongwas' will be a part of the days activities. Gadaihongwas is a cultural performance dance troupe that specializes in providing quality authentic First Nations dance and music featuring championship singers and dancers. Everyone is welcome to attend this event that celebrates Aboriginal Awareness Day on Sunday June 21, 2009 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at Crawford Lake Conservation Area in Milton. |
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| Wednesday, June 17, 2009 At its June 16, 2009 Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board approved budget estimates for 2009-2010 of $265.5 million for submission to the Ministry of Education, in accordance with Ministry requirements. |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board released today its Board and individual school results for fully participating students who wrote the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) for the first time. |
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| Friday, May 29, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board takes great pleasure in honouring the 16 staff members who have served the Board for 25 years and the 33 who are retiring from the service of the Board this year. Collectively, these staff members have contributed almost 1,125 years of service to the students and supporters of the Board. |
| Friday, May 29, 2009 On May 28, 2009, First Student Canada informed Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) that it had reached a settlement with CUPE Local 2177, and that a strike had been averted. HSTS and its member Boards are very pleased that the two sides were able to reach an agreement and that service to students in the Burlington and Oakville communities will not be disrupted. |
| Friday, May 22, 2009 On June 10, 2009 the Halton Catholic District School Board will join forces with the Halton Regional Police Service in the Annual Law Enforcement Special Olympic Torch Run. |
| Thursday, May 21, 2009 Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) is advising school administrators and parents in Burlington and Oakville that school bus drivers at First Student Canada, Burlington Branch, who are represented by CUPE Local 2177, will be in a legal strike position on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. HSTS and its member school boards are hopeful that both sides will continue to work diligently toward a settlement in order to avert a strike. Any updates received will posted on the HSTS website, which you can visit by clicking on the link above. |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2009 On May 28, 2009, student athletes from the Halton Catholic District School Board will compete with the help of student mentors in our Board's Sixth Annual "Hoops for All" Inclusive Basketball Game. This year promises to be spectacular, as students from all of the Board's secondary schools have the opportunity to compete for the first time. |
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| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 As a result of the resignation, effective June 24, 2009, of Reverend David Wilhelm, who has served as the Milton Trustee since 2003, the Halton Catholic District School Board is seeking applications from Catholic School ratepayers for appointment to the position of Milton Trustee on the Board for the term of June 25, 2009 to November 30, 2010. The deadline for submitting an application is June 5, 2009. |
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| Tuesday, May 12, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board has received final approval from the Ministry of Education on its 2009-2010 School Year Calendar. The 2009-2010 school year begins for all students on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. |
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| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 At the May 5, 2009 Regular Meeting of the Halton Catholic District School Board, Alice Anne LeMay, Chair of the Board, was pleased to announce the election of three new student trustees to the Board of Trustees for the 2009-2010 term. The three new student trustees were elected by the Student Senate, which includes representatives from each of the Board's eight secondary schools. |
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 On Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., as part of Children's Mental Health Week 2009, a Community Forum: Talking about Youth Mental Health will be hosted at the Operating Engineers Banquet Hall & Conference Centre, 2245 Speers Road in Oakville. In addition to the presentation, displays and representatives from local community mental health organizations and community supports will be available. |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2009 On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, the screams and cheers of baseball fans get started early as the Halton Catholic District School Board teams up with the Toronto Blue Jays to host a baseball skills tournament for approximately 140 elementary Special Education students from across Halton region. |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2009 The Board's 21st Annual Student Awards of Excellence Ceremony will be aired by TVCOGECO between Tuesday, April 29, 2009 and Sunday, May 10, 2009. Click on the link for dates and times in your area. |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Meco Poliziani was an influential leader and teacher in the Assumption Community who greatly impacted the lives of many staff and students. This race commemorates his many contributions during his years with the Halton Catholic District School Board. Meco was instrumental in developing programs that inspired students to volunteer and give to those less fortunate. |
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| Saturday, April 18, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board proudly announces that the week of May 3 - 8, 2009 is designated Catholic Education Week 2009. During this week, all of our schools will host activities that will encourage each school community and the public to celebrate this year's theme of "Catholic Education - Good News for All". |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2009 At its April 14, 2009 Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board approved an amended 2009-2010 School Year Calendar that brings students back after Labour Day on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. |
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| Thursday, April 09, 2009 We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2009 Religious Education Courses, Parts I, II, and III (Specialist). Classes will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning Monday, June 29, 2009, and ending on Friday, July 17, 2009. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Friday, June 19, 2009 |
| Thursday, April 09, 2009 The fourth annual Halton Accessibility Showcase will be held at the Halton Regional Auditorium, 1151 Bronte Road in Oakville on April 23, 2009 in Oakville. This year's showcase will provide a Resource Fair, featuring programs and services for people of all ages with disabilities and/or special needs. Booths will be available for Showcase visitors to browse, talk to service providers, collect handouts about information on advocacy, assistance programs, counselling services, employment services, education and recreational programs and also network with others with similar accessibility needs. Free admission. |
| Tuesday, April 07, 2009 Join in Halton's celebration of Asian Heritage Month 2009 on May 30, 2009 with an exciting cultural showcase - A Taste of Asia - the the Halton Region Auditorium. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend and experience this celebration of cultural diversity. For more information about the important contributions of Asian Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, the diversity of the Asian Community, and its present significance to our country, please click here. |
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| Tuesday, April 07, 2009 On Wednesday, April 1, 2009, the Bishop Reding Robotics Challenge was held at Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School in Milton, with about one hundred Grade 7 and 8 students participating from across the Halton Catholic District School Board. By all accounts the day was an overwhelming success! The participants took on eight different challenges, which included two different 'maze' tables, a relay race, a triathlon, a 'hay bale' tossing challenge and more! To view CHCH News coverage of the event, please click here. |
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| Monday, April 06, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board takes great pride in hosting its annual Student Awards of Excellence Ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School in Burlington to recognize student excellence across its system. |
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| Friday, April 03, 2009 Following the annual Board-wide elementary public speaking competitions, held this year on March 26 (English) and April 2 (French), the Halton Catholic District School Board is proud to recognize the top student presenters in each division. |
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| Monday, March 30, 2009 The hard work paid off in a big way for participants of the 49th Annual Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair where 278 student exhibitors competed for cash, prizes and scholarships amounting to more than $120,000. The fair, hosted this year by Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, came to a close on March 28, 2009, after three days of monumental effort by participants, organizers, judges and volunteers. The Halton Catholic District School Board congratulates Notre Dame Secondary School students Sophia Coulter-English and Gillian Walczak for winning the Canada Wide Science Fair Trip Award for the second consecutive year, as well as numerous other awards at this year's fair. St. Elizabeth Seton School student Quentin Simms won the Gowlings Innovation Award, as well as a number of other prizes. For information on their projects and all of their awards please click here. |
| Monday, March 23, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board is encouraging its schools to participate in Earth Hour 2009, which takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 8:30-9:30 p.m., when people around the world will turn off their lights for just one hour to show it is possible to take positive action on climate change. |
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| Monday, March 23, 2009 Students at the Halton Catholic District School Board are getting even more engaged in their learning and school community with the help of the Student Voice program. Students at 18 of the Board's schools recently found out that the Ministry of Education has provided a total of over $29,600 to support their local school projects. |
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| Monday, March 09, 2009 Halton Region has kicked off its air quality health promotion program for 2009 with the release of two one-minute videos. The new health promotion program aims to educate Halton residents about the links between air quality, climate change and human health, and their links to the built environment. |
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| Monday, February 23, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that the Blessing and Official Dedication Ceremony of its newest secondary school in Burlington, Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School, will be hosted on March 9, 2009 with Bishop A. Tonnos, Bishop of Hamilton, officiating. |
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 At its February 17, 2009 Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board approved a School Year Calendar for 2009-2010 consisting of 188 instructional days and six professional activity days. This 2009-2010 School Year Calendar will now be submitted to the Ministry of Education for approval. |
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Grade 8 students from the Halton Catholic District School Board and the Halton District School Board understand the importance of lending a hand when it comes to teamwork. After months of design work and preparation, teams of students will bring robotic arms that they have designed with teachers and local professional engineers to compete in the 16th annual Halton Engineering Challenge to be held on March 7, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Elementary School in Oakville. |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2009 The Director's Annual Report 2008 highlights the major initiatives achieved from September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008, by each operational area. |
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| Thursday, February 05, 2009 The environmental awards are an opportunity for both elementary and secondary students to demonstrate their leadership by raising awareness about the importance of the environment. Elementary students can win $500 for their school and secondary students can win a $1,000 scholarship towards post-secondary education related to the environment. |
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| Thursday, January 29, 2009 Due to inclement weather, the January 28, 2009 advanced registration for those children who will be attending Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and the French Immersion Program in Halton Catholic Schools in Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills (Georgetown/Acton) has been rescheduled to February 11, 2009. |
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| Wednesday, January 28, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board is pleased to celebrate January 28, 2009 as Catholic Educational Assistants Appreciation Day in Halton with the theme - "We do make a difference!". |
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| Thursday, January 15, 2009 Advanced Registration for those children who will be attending Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten or for those families who wish to enrol their child in the French Immersion Program in Halton Catholic Schools in Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills (Georgetown/Acton) will be held on January 27-28, 2009. |
| Friday, January 09, 2009 Effective January 7, 2009, as a result of the resignation of Larry Clifford, Superintendent of Education, School Effectiveness, the responsibilites of the School Services Superintendents have been realigned. |
| Friday, January 09, 2009 The Halton Catholic District School Board is partnering with the Halton Regional Police Service and the Halton District School Board to offer Drug Awareness and Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Information nights for parents. |
| Tuesday, January 06, 2009 Every year on January 27, families and communities across Canada embrace and celebrate Family Literacy Day at literacy-themed events coordinated by literacy organizations, schools, public libraries and families. The Halton Catholic District School Board encourages you to celebrate this special day by sharing the gift of reading with a family member or friend. |
| Thursday, January 01, 2009 At its July 2, 2002 Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board approved budget estimates for 2002-2003 Budget of $180.7 million for submission to the Ministry of Education, in accordance with Ministry requirements. |
| Thursday, January 01, 2009 At its June 16, 2009 Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board approved budget estimates for 2009-2010 of $265.5 million for submission to the Ministry of Education, in accordance with Ministry requirements. |
| Friday, December 19, 2008 Parents of Grade 8 students are invited to attend an information meeting regarding Grade 9 programs and services offered at their designated Catholic Secondary School in September 2009. |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2008 At the December 16, 2008 Regular Board Meeting the Halton Catholic District School Board approved the Revised Budget Estimates for 2008 - 2009 in the amount of $251.0 million. |
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| Wednesday, December 03, 2008 At the December 2, 2008 Regular Meeting of the Halton Catholic District School Board, Alice Anne LeMay, 28 year veteran Oakville Trustee, was appointed for another term as the Chair of the Board, effective December 2, 2008 until the first Board Meeting in December, 2009 and Bob Van de Vrande, 8 year veteran Burlington Trustee, was appointed as Vice-Chair of the Board for the same term. |
| Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Our Board Ratifies Agreements with CUPE 3166 and CUPE 2888 At its November 25, 2008 Special Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board ratified two Memoranda of Settlement - one with its clerical and technical office employees who are members of CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) 3166 and another with its custodial/maintenance employees who are members of CUPE 2888. The Board has now ratified agreements with all of its unionized employee groups. |
| Monday, November 24, 2008 The Halton Regional Police Service is partnering with local students, businesses and community organizations for the third year on an innovative program titled "RIDE 101". The program is designed to educate drivers, particularly young and future drivers, on the importance of responsibility while driving and the dangers of mixing alcohol or drugs with automobiles. |
| Thursday, November 20, 2008 Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended August 31, 2008 |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2008 At its November 18, 2008 Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board ratified three Memoranda of Settlement - one with the Halton Secondary Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association; another with its Educational Assistants who are members of CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) 5200 and a third Memorandum of Settlement with the Association of Professional Student Services Personnel (APSSP). |
| Friday, November 14, 2008 The Halton Regional Police Service are asking parents to exercise diligence and check their children's Halloween treats before being consumed, after a local mother discovered a Tylenol cold pill inside a box of Smarties. |
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| Thursday, November 13, 2008 On Thursday, November 13, emergency management officials at Halton Region conducted a successful test of Halton's Evacuation Centre Plan. As part of its Emergency Management program, Halton tests its emergency plans annually so that emergency responders and community partners can practise and evaluate their emergency response capabilities in a controlled environment. |
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| Monday, November 10, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board will join many organizations across Canada in recognizing the sixth annual Bullying Awareness Week, November 16 - 22, 2008. |
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| Wednesday, November 05, 2008 At its November 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board ratified a four year Memorandum of Settlement with its English as a Second Language (ESL)/Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) instructors who are members of CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) 4605. |
| Tuesday, November 04, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board, in partnership with the Halton District School Board, the Halton Industry Education Council, The Learning Partnership, business, labour, and the community, is proud to partake in "Take Our Kids to Work Day" - a program intended to illustrate the importance of education, skills development and training, while giving students the opportunity to experience the world of work and the variety of career opportunities that await them. |
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| Monday, November 03, 2008 On Saturday, November 15, 2008 the Halton Catholic District School Board's Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC) will host a one-day Catholic Parent Conference for parents and community members at Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School in Burlington. |
| Thursday, October 30, 2008 D.A.R.E. Halton is organizing a Toronto Marlies game for all Grade 6 students at both the Halton Catholic and Public District School Boards on November 26, 2008. |
| Tuesday, October 28, 2008 The Ministry of Education wants students to speak up and is providing new opportunities for them to get more engaged. Students can now apply to be part of an advisory council and apply for a grant to do a project in their school. Applications are due on November 28, 2008. |
| Monday, October 27, 2008 The Halton Regional Police Service wants to help parents and children to stay safe during their trick or treating time this coming Halloween. |
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| Monday, October 27, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the annual Catholic Student Award from the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario (C.E.F.O.) for the academic year 2007-2008. |
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| Thursday, October 23, 2008 Staff and students from several of our schools were recently recognized for achieving EcoSchool Certification at two Halton Regional celebratory events. |
| Thursday, October 23, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board has launched a new and exciting Board-wide initiative: 'Helping Hands from Halton Catholic - Haiti Project', in partnership with Solidarity Haiti. |
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| Wednesday, October 22, 2008 At its October 21, 2008 Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board ratified both a four year Memorandum of Settlement with the Halton Elementary Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association and a four year Memorandum of Settlement with the occasional teachers of the Halton Elementary and Secondary Units of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA). |
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| Monday, October 20, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board will join hundreds of other organizations throughout the world that are celebrating with pride International School Library Month during October. Specifically, on October 27, 2008, the Board will recognize the staff of our school libraries and highlight the importance of the school library programs in the education of our students. |
| Friday, October 10, 2008 In a letter addressed to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, the Halton Catholic District School has formally requested that Her Excellency take the necessary steps to reconsider the decision and revoke the appointment of abortion-rights activist, Henry Morgentaler, to the Order of Canada |
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| Tuesday, October 07, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board and the occasional teachers of the Halton Elementary and Secondary Units of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA) reached a tentative Memorandum of Settlement on October 4, 2008, covering the Board's current 625 Catholic occasional teachers. |
| Monday, September 22, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board will join hundreds of other organizations throughout the world in celebrating World Teachers' Day on October 5. Since 1994, World Teachers' Day has been celebrated internationally on October 5 as an annual event to recognize the work and the role played by teachers. |
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| Wednesday, September 17, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board released today its Board and school by school results of the province wide assessment of Grade 3 and 6 students. The test was conducted in the Spring of 2008 in the areas of reading, writing and math by the provincial Education, Quality, Accountability Office (EQAO). Students in the Halton Catholic District School Board continue to do very well compared to the provincial standard (Level 3). |
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| Wednesday, September 17, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board released today its Board and individual secondary school results of the 2008 Grade 9 Mathematics assessment conducted by the provincial Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). The assessment was conducted in each semester of the last school year (January and June, 2008). A total of 2,198 Grade 9 students of the Board's seven secondary schools at the time were eligible to participate. 1,701 students completed the Academic assessment and 474 students participated in the Applied testing. |
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| Monday, September 08, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board and the Halton Elementary Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA) announce with pride that on September 5, 2008 they reached a tentative Memorandum of Settlement covering the more than 1,000 Catholic elementary teachers who provide the best in Catholic education to the communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. |
| Friday, August 29, 2008 Catholic Board News, Fall 2008, provides a quick and valuable reference guide to the 2006-2010 Halton Catholic District School Board. |
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| Wednesday, August 20, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board is set to welcome back its staff and students for a new school year. Classes at all of the Halton Catholic District School Board's schools begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. |
| Monday, August 18, 2008 Advanced registration for new students for the 2008-2009 school year. |
| Friday, July 18, 2008 We are now accepting registrations for the Fall/Winter 2008 Religious Education Courses (Parts I, II, and III). The courses will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, September 9, 2008 and ending Tuesday, January 27, 2009. |
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| Wednesday, July 02, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the annual Governor General Bronze Medal, which is awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from high school. |
| Wednesday, July 02, 2008 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
| Wednesday, July 02, 2008 Registrations are now open for the 2008 Summer Intersession of the OECTA/OCSTA Religious Education Courses. The courses will run from Wednesday, July 2, 2008 to Friday, July 18th 2008 (inclusive). |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board approved Budget Estimates for 2008 - 2009 in the amount of $248.5 million for submission to the Ministry of Education, in accordance with Ministry requirements. |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Halton Catholic District School Board Chair, Alice Anne LeMay, announced at the June 17, 2008 Regular Meeting of the Board, the appointment of Michael W. Pautler as the next Director of Education and Secretary of the Board of the Halton Catholic District School Board. |
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 At the June 17, 2008 Regular Board Meeting, Trustees of the Halton Catholic District School Board approved the appointment of Suzanne Rossini as the new Superintendent of Education (Special Education Services), with duties to commence September 1, 2008 for a five year renewable term. |
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| Wednesday, June 11, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board released today its Board and individual school results for fully participating students who wrote for the first time, the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), which was conducted in March, 2008 by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO). |
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| Thursday, May 29, 2008 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
| Tuesday, May 27, 2008 The new St. Anthony of Padua school community in northeast Milton will celebrate the Blessing and Official Dedication Ceremony of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday, May 21, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board takes great pleasure in honouring the 13 staff members who have served the Board for 25 years and the 41 who are retiring from the service of the Board this year. Collectively, these staff members have contributed almost 1,200 years of service to the students and supporters of the Board. |
| Monday, May 12, 2008 This year, Custodial and Maintenance Staff Appreciation Day is being celebrated on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in recognition of the valued contribution that our Board's custodial and maintenance staff make in supporting the learning and success for all students and staff. |
| Wednesday, May 07, 2008 At the May 6, 2008 Regular Meeting of the Halton Catholic District School Board, Alice Anne LeMay, Chair of the Board, was pleased to announce the appointment of three new student trustees to the Board of Trustees for the 2008-2009 term. |
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| Friday, May 02, 2008 On Wednesday, May 7, 2008 the screams and cheers of baseball fans get started early as the Halton Catholic District School Board will team up with the Toronto Blue Jays to host a baseball skills tournament at Rogers Centre for approximately 125 secondary Special Education students from across Halton region. |
| Friday, May 02, 2008 Join in Halton's celebration of Asian Heritage Month 2008 on May 7, 2008 with an exciting cultural showcase - A Taste of Asia - the the Halton Region Auditorium. Everyone is welcome to attend and experience this celebration of cultural diversity. |
| Friday, May 02, 2008 Our Board's Special Education Department in conjunction with Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School and Guardian Angels Catholic School Council present Alyson Schafer, a psychotherapist, best-selling author and television host, who will address the concept of progressive discipline and its impact at home and in the classroom. |
| Thursday, May 01, 2008 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
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| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Once again, the Student Senate of the Halton District School Board and the Halton Catholic District School Board will present the Halton Youth Leadership Symposium. The event, titled "Passion for Action", will take place on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Gary Allan High School, 3250 New Street, Burlington. |
| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 The Board's 20th Annual Student Awards of Excellence Ceremony will be aired by TVCOGECO between Wednesday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Click on the link for dates and times in your area. |
| Friday, April 18, 2008 Meco Poliziani was an influential leader and teacher in the Assumption Community who greatly impacted the lives of many staff and students. This race commemorates his many contributions during his years with the Halton Catholic District School Board. Meco was instrumental in developing programs that inspired students to volunteer and give to those less fortunate. |
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| Wednesday, April 16, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board proudly announces that the week of April 27 - May 2, 2008 is designated Catholic Education Week 2008. During this week, all of the Board's schools will host activities that will encourage each school community and the public to celebrate this year's theme of "We are Called". |
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board takes great pride in hosting its annual Student Awards of Excellence Ceremony on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Oakville to recognize student excellence across its system. |
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| Monday, April 07, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board is proud to recognize the top student presenter in each division of its annual Board-wide regional public speaking competitions. This year's competitions were held on March 27th (French) and APril 3rd (English). |
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| Monday, March 31, 2008 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
| Thursday, March 27, 2008 The third annual Halton Accessibility Showcase will be held at the Halton Regional Auditorium, 1151 Bronte Road in Oakville on April 19, 2008 in Oakville. The showcase will include services for seniors and both profit and non-profit services for all ages who have accessibility needs. More than eighty booths will be available for Showcase visitors to browse, talk to service providers, collect handouts and network with others with similar accessibility needs. |
| Thursday, March 27, 2008 Do you need to know when the library is open or whether an item is acceptable for recycling? Do you want to report a pothole on your street or request a police security clearance? No more hunting for the right number to call - now you can simply dial 311 to reach Halton government services. |
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 At its March 25, 2008 Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board approved a School Year Calendar for 2008-2009 consisting of 188 instructional days and six professional activity days. This 2008-2009 School Year Calendar will now be submitted to the Ministry of Education for approval. |
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 The newly formed St. Christopher school community in north Burlington will celebrate the Blessing and Official Dedication Ceremony of St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School, 2400 Sutton Drive in Burlington on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday, March 07, 2008 Catholic students in Burlington will benefit from a new school being built to accommodate their growing numbers. The government is investing $25.1 million to help the Halton Catholic District School Board build a new school with 1,161 spaces for students from Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School. |
| Friday, March 07, 2008 Only a limited number of individual and golfer spaces are available for this event to be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the Glen Abbey Golf Club. Only a limited number of individual golfer spaces available. Donation includes lunch, 18 holes, cart, dinner, gift, prizes, day use of the facilities (Clubhouse, Range etc.) and Oyster reception compliments of Jake's Grill and Oyster House. |
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| Thursday, March 06, 2008 The Oakville Fire Department reminds residents that when they change their clocks ahead for daylight savings time this Sunday, March 9, 2008 they should also change the batteries in their smoke alarms. |
| Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Conservation Halton is urging residents to be cautious around rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. As students are about to start March break, parents and caregivers are reminded to alert all children under their care to the dangers that exist near the water and to avoid these areas or ensure that children are supervised when anywhere near these waterways. |
| Tuesday, March 04, 2008 The 5th Annual Inclusive Basketball Game, in association with the Special Olympics and hosted by the Halton Catholic District School Board will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Student athletes from all over the Halton Catholic District School Board will be competing with the help of student mentors. |
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| Tuesday, February 26, 2008 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
| Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Grade 8 students from the Halton Catholic District School Board and the Halton District School Board understand the importance of lending a hand when it comes to teamwork. After months of design work and preparation, teams of students will bring robotic arms that they have designed with teachers and local professional engineers to compete in the 15th annual Halton Engineering Challenge to be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008 (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) at John T. Tuck Public School (3365 Spruce Avenue) in Burlington. |
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| Friday, February 15, 2008 The Halton Regional Police Service is looking for ambitious and energetic youth to participate in the new and improved Police Ethnic and Cultural Education (PEACE) Youth Leadership program. The PEACE Youth Leadership program is designed to promote a better understanding and knowledge of various police issues, while developing leadership skills. |
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| Thursday, February 07, 2008 Halton Region is now accepting applications for the Halton Regional Chair's Environmental Awards Program, which was designed to foster an appreciation for the environment in Halton's youth and to raise awareness of local environmental initiatives. There are two awards in the program: the Halton Youth Awards for Environmental Excellence and the Halton Environmental Scholarship Awards. |
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| Tuesday, February 05, 2008 The Halton Catholic District School Board received and accepted with regret the notice of retirement of its Director of Education, Lou Piovesan, at the February 5, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. After seven years as the Director of Education, Lou Piovesan announced his intent to retire effective August 31, 2008. |
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| Friday, February 01, 2008 It is with a profound sense of loss and respect that the Halton Catholic District School Board shares the news of the passing of Clifford G. Byrnes, the second Director of Education of the Halton Catholic District School Board on February 1, 2008. |
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| Friday, January 25, 2008 At the December 18, 2007 Regular Board Meeting, the trustees of the Halton Catholic District School Board unanimously endorsed and proclaimed January 30, 2008 as Catholic Educational Assistants Appreciation Day in Halton with the theme - "We do make a difference!". |
| Friday, January 18, 2008 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
| Friday, January 18, 2008 The Director's Annual Report 2007 highlights the major initiatives achieved from September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007, by each operational area. A supplementary publication to this report, which provides detailed information on the major initiatives achieved during the 2006 - 2007 school year is the General Report of the Director of Education 2007. |
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| Wednesday, January 09, 2008 Tony Ceelen, Principal at St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School in Oakville, is one of thirty-three exceptional leaders in education from across the country to be awarded The Learning Partnership's "Canada's Outstanding Principals Award" for 2008. Canada's Outstanding Principals program honours the extraordinary contributions of dynamic education leaders in publicly funded schools. Principals, who have made a measurable difference in the lives of their students and their own local communities and help ensure that Canada's young people continue to receive a quality education, have been selected from across the country for the prestigious honour. For more information about the Canada's Outstanding Principals Awards and the 2008 recipients, please click on the above link. |
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| Friday, December 21, 2007 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
| Friday, December 21, 2007 Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended August 31, 2007 |
| Wednesday, December 19, 2007 At the December 18th, 2007 Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board approved the Revised Budget Estimates for 2007 - 2008 in the amount of $238.3 million. |
| Thursday, December 13, 2007 Salt + Light Television, Canada's Catholic Network, takes a look at Autism: A World Without Metaphors on the December 20th episode of their flagship show, Catholic Focus, which airs daily at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern Time. This episode will air again on December 23rd at the same times. |
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| Friday, December 07, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board is very proud to announce that Kayla Cornale, a 2007 graduate of Assumption Catholic Secondary School in Burlington, has been selected as the award honouree in the Young Wonders category of the 2007 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute. Kayla, the only Canadian finalist, was nominated for this award by her former teacher and mentor, Kathy Perino at St. Paul Catholic Elementary School, in recognition of Kayla's academic and extra-curricular achievements, as well as her work and research in Sounds Into Syllables - a teaching tool that she invented for individuals with autism that links language to sounds to improve thier communications. The CNN Heroes initiative recognized ordinary people for accomplishing extraordinary things. There were six categories with three finalists in each. During this first year of the initiative, CNN received more than 7,000 nominations from viewers in 80 countries. The Award Honouree in each category was announced during a two hour CNN gala show, CNN Heroes: All All-Star Tribute, which aired around the world on December 6, 2007 at 9:00 p.m., and was hosted by CNN's Anderson Cooper and Christiane Amanpour at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Kayla was awarded $25,000 in addition to the $10,000 she received as a finalist. She is currently pursuing her post-secondary studies in Science at Stanford University in California. |
| Friday, December 07, 2007 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 At its December 4, 2007, Regular Board Meeting, the Halton Catholic District School Board approved the name of Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School for the new Catholic secondary school in Burlington. |
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 At the December 4, 2007 Regular Meeting of the Halton Catholic District School Board, Alice Anne LeMay, 27 year veteran Oakville Trustee, was appointed as the Chair of the Board, effective December 4, 2007 until the first Board Meeting in December, 2008 and Joanne Matters, 4 year veteran Burlington Trustee, was appointed as Vice-Chair of the Board for the same term. |
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 Catholic Board News, Winter 2007, provides a quick and valuable reference guide to the 2006-2010 Halton Catholic District School Board. |
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| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 The contact information for the Transportation Services Department at the Halton Catholic District School Board, as well as student transportation at le Conseil scolaire de district Catholique Centre-Sud, will change effective Monday, January 7, 2008. |
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| Wednesday, November 28, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board is very proud to announce that Kayla Cornale, a 2007 graduate of Assumption Catholic Secondary School in Burlington, who is currently pursuing her post-secondary studies in Science at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, has been selected as one of the three finalists in the Young Wonders category of the 2007 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute. Kayla was nominated for this award by her former teacher and mentor, Kathy Perino at St. Paul Catholic Elementary School, in recognition of Kayla's academic and extra-curricular achievements, as well as her work and research in Sounds Into Syllables - a teaching tool that she invented for individuals with autism that links language to sounds to improve their communications. The CNN Heroes initiative recognizes ordinary people for accomplishing extraordinary things. There are six categories with three finalists in each. During this first year of the initiative, CNN received more than 7,000 nominations from viewers in 80 countries. The Award Honouree in each category will be announced during a two hour CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute on December 6, 2007 at 9:00 p.m., hosted by CNN's Anderson Cooper and Christiane Amanpour at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The gala show which will provide a profile about each of the 18 finalists, who will be in attendance, will air live globally on CNN/U.S., CNN International and CNN en Espanol on Thursday, December 6 at 9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, November 28, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board is pleased to have received confirmation from the Burlington City Clerk's Office that Arlene Iantomasi was elected as the new Catholic School Board Trustee representing Burlington Wards 1 & 2 in the November 26, 2007 by-election. Her term of office is effective until December, 2010. Arlene Iantomasi will be installed as a Trustee of the Halton Catholic District School Board at the December 4, 2007 Regular Meeting of the Board. The Very Reverend R. Formosi, the Dean of the Halton Catholic Churches and Pastor of St. Dominic Church and the Honourable Mr. Justice J. Fragomeni, Central West Superior Court of Justice, will officiate. A realtor with Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services since 2004 and Community Member for the Office of the Commissioner for Review Tribunals, Canada Pension disability and O.A.S. appeals since 2002, Arlene Iantomasi has been an active member of the Holy Rosary Elementary Catholic School Council for six years. She has also served on the Assumption Secondary Catholic School Council since 2005 and as its Co-Chair since 2006. She has also been an active member of the Board's Boundary Review Committee for the new Burlington Catholic Secondary School to open in September, 2008 on Upper Middle Road. |
| Wednesday, November 07, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board will join many organizations across Canada in recognizing the fifth annual Bullying Awareness Week, November 18 - 24, 2007. |
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2007 The Oakville Public Library is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of the highly anticipated Clearview Neighbourhood Branch, on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at 1148 Winston Churchill Blvd (Unit E - entrance off Sheridan Garden Drive). |
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| Friday, November 02, 2007 The Halton Regional Police Service are continuing their investigation into four reports of a suspicious man in the area of Halton Hills elementary schools as outlined in the November 1, 2007 Police News Release and Letter to Parents of Georgetown Elementary Students. Later the same afternoon, the Police announced by a news release that the October 29, 2007 incident reported at St. Brigid School did not occur. The Georgetown schools of the Halton Catholic District School Board are steadfast in their daily commitment to safety and security measures of their facility and the staff have reviewed with students appropriate street safety practices to exercise if approached by a stranger. The Board is working diligently along with the Halton Regional Police Service, the Halton District School Board and the French and private schools in Georgetown to ensure the safety of the children while at school. An increase of police presence in the area of schools during school hours and an increase of staff supervision of children by the schools occurred immediately upon receipt of the initial report. Although no incident has occurred where a child has been victimized, the Halton Police, working with school staff as well as crossing guards, are committed to identifying the individual involved in these incidents and determining the risk if any to the community. The Halton Police are asking anyone with information on any beige, gray, champagne or similarly coloured SUV with a licence plate starting with an "A" and containing numbers 175 (A---175) that is observed in the Georgetown area to contact investigators. Anyone with information on the identity of the man is asked to call police at (905) 825-4777 Ext. 2420 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). On November 2, 2007, the Halton Regional Police provided follow-up media announcementsto the local Georgetown newspaper as well as local radio and television stations regarding this ongoing investigation and request for public assistance. |
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| Wednesday, October 31, 2007 This Sunday, when you change your clocks back by one hour, remember to check and test the smoke alarms on each level of your home to ensure they are all working properly. |
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| Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Eligible Catholic school supporters in Burlington's Wards 1 and 2 are encouraged to exercise their right to vote at one of the following locations for the Catholic School Trustee By-Election on Monday, November 26, 2007 (10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.): Ward 1 (Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School, Tyandaga Municipal Golf Club and Lasalle Park Pavilion) and Ward 2 (St. John Catholic Elementary School and the Burlington Arts Centre). The Advance Voting Day is scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall (Clerk's Department - Main Floor). |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2007 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
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| Monday, October 15, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board will join hundreds of other organizations throughout the world in celebrating with pride the 9th International School Library Day on October 22. |
| Friday, October 12, 2007 Mark Rowe, Grade 7 and 8 teacher at St. Brigid Catholic Elementary School, has been recognized by the Ontario Heritage Trust (an agency of the provincial government) with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his numerous volunteer contributions to heritage spanning over two decades, including researching and writing many historical publications on behalf of the Esquesing Historical Society, researching properties for Heritage Halton Hills, and serving as a member of various related boards. |
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| Wednesday, October 10, 2007 John MacPhail, Grade 7 Teacher at St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School in Oakville, has been selected as one of six recipients for the 2007 Governor General's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. Each recipient will be awarded $2,500, a gold medal and their respective schools will also benefit from a cash gift of $1,000. For John's biography as well as the Oakville Beaver article, please click here. |
| Thursday, October 04, 2007 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has issued a SMOG ADVISORY for our region beginning Friday, October 5, 2007. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter. During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition. |
| Monday, October 01, 2007 The OCSTA has written to the leaders of the three major political parties regarding their political support for Catholic Education. |
| Monday, October 01, 2007 This OCSTA opinion piece on "The Nature of Catholic Education" was published in the Toronto Star on Friday, September 28, 2007. Catholic schools are an integral part of Ontario's strong publicly funded school system, supported by 2.4 million Catholic ratepayers and the province's three major political parties. |
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| Friday, September 28, 2007 Halton Region is advising residents that influenza (flu) clinics will start in our Board's schools on November 1, 2007. For more information on beating the flu this season, as well as dates, times and locations of a flu clinic being hosted at a Halton Catholic District School Board location, please click on the above link. |
| Friday, September 28, 2007 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
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| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 On September 24, 2007, the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association released a statement expressing deep dismay at the assault launched by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association of Ontario's publicly funded Catholic schools. |
| Monday, September 24, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board will join hundreds of other organizations throughout the world in celebrating World Teachers' Day on October 5. At the 44th Session of the International Conference on Education in Geneva in 1994, UNESCO declared October 5 World Teachers' Day and recommended that this be an annual event to recognize the work and the role played by teachers. |
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| Wednesday, September 19, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board released today its Board and school-by-school results of the province-wide assessment of Grade 3 and Grade 6 students. The test was conducted in Spring, 2007 in the areas of Reading, Writing and Mathematics by the provincial EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office). |
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| Wednesday, September 19, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board released today its Board and individual secondary school results of the 2007 Grade 9 Mathematics assessment conducted by the provincial EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office). A total of 2,276 Grade 9 students of the Board's seven secondary schools participated in the assessment, which was conducted in each semester of the last school year (January, 2007 and June, 2007). 1,775 students participated in the Academic assessment and 501 students completed the Applied testing. |
| Tuesday, September 18, 2007 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has issued a SMOG ADVISORY for our region beginning Wednesday, September 19, 2007. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter. During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition. |
| Monday, September 10, 2007 Catholic Board News - Fall 2007, provides a quick and valuable reference guide to the 2006-2010 Halton Catholic District School Board. |
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| Monday, September 10, 2007 To the thunderous standing applause of a gymnasium crowded with students, staff, parents, Board trustees and representatives and special guests, Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn announced on Friday, September 7, 2007 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School in Oakville that the school will be rebuilt through an investment of $14.3 million, which is part of the government's Prohibitive to Repair initiative. |
| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has issued a SMOG ADVISORY for our region beginning Thursday, September 6, 2007. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter. During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition. |
| Wednesday, August 29, 2007 As a result of hot temperatures, a Humidex Advisory has been issued by Environment Canada beginning today, August 29, 2007. This advisory is due to the combination of high heat, high humidity (greater than 40 degrees Celsius) and/or other weather conditions that can be hazardous to your health. Even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems. When a Humidex Advisory has been issued by Environment Canada, Halton Region’s Health Department issues a Heat Alert. |
| Wednesday, August 29, 2007 At the August 28, 2007 Special Board Meeting, the trustees of the Halton Catholic District School Board received and approved with regret the Letter of Resignation of Al Bailey as the Chair of the Board and Trustee for Burlington Wards 1 and 2, effective August 31, 2007. |
| Tuesday, August 28, 2007 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has issued a SMOG ADVISORY for our region beginning Wednesday, August 29, 2007. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter. During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition. |
| Friday, August 24, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board is set to welcome back its staff and students for a new school year. "As we begin a new school year, we will continue our commitment to provide the best possible programs and services in Catholic education to the students attending our schools," says Lou Piovesan, Director of Education. |
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| Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Safety program to be held on Saturday, August 25, 2007 |
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 As a result of hot temperatures, a Humidex Advisory has been issued by Environment Canada beginning today, August 1, 2007. This advisory is due to the combination of high heat, high humidity (greater than 40 degrees Celsius) and/or other weather conditions that can be hazardous to your health. Even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems. When a Humidex Advisory has been issued by Environment Canada, Halton Region’s Health Department issues a Heat Alert. |
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has issued a SMOG ADVISORY for our region beginning Wednesday, August 1, 2007. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter. During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition. |
| Wednesday, July 25, 2007 The Fall 2007 Religious Education courses (Parts I, II and III) will begin on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 and end on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. The classes will run from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Please click above to access the posting and application form. The deadline for registration is Friday, September 21, 2007. |
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| Friday, June 29, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the annual Governor General Bronze Medal, which is awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from high school. |
| Friday, June 29, 2007 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
| Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Conservation Halton advises that the Weather Office has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for our area. The cold front, which is associated with the potential thunderstorm activity, is expected to pass through our region this afternoon and through the evening. These storms have the potential to produce torrential downpours and hail, rainfall amounts of greater than 50mm/hour are possible where storms reach the severe thunderstorm threshold. Please alert any children under your care to these dangerous conditions and supervise their activities. |
| Monday, June 25, 2007 As a result of hot temperatures, a Humidex Advisory will be issued by Environment Canada beginning tomorrow, June 26, 2007. This advisory is due to the combination of high heat, high humidity (greater than 40 degrees Celsius) and/or other weather conditions that can be hazardous to your health. Even short periods of high temperatures can cause serious health problems. When a Humidex Advisory has been issued by Environment Canada, Halton Region’s Health Department issues a Heat Alert. |
| Monday, June 25, 2007 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has issued a SMOG ADVISORY for our region beginning Monday, June 25, 2007. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter. During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition. |
| Thursday, June 21, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board approved Budget Estimates for 2007 - 2008 in the amount of $235.5 million for submission to the Ministry of Education, in accordance with Ministry requirements. |
| Thursday, June 14, 2007 Of the hundreds of publicly funded schools across Ontario, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has selected 12 to profile in the Provincial Report on the Results of the 2006-2007 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). One of these schools being noted for their success at raising their students' literacy skills is St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Oakville. Congratulations to the staff and students for all your hard work and dedication to learning! |
| Wednesday, June 13, 2007 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has issued a SMOG ADVISORY for our region beginning Wednesday, June 13, 2007. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter. During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition. |
| Wednesday, June 13, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board is pleased to release today its Board and individual school results of the EQAO 2007 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) results. The results indicate that a significantly greater percentage of our Grade 10 students have been successful on the OSSLT compared to the provincial success rate. |
| Wednesday, June 06, 2007 The Halton Region Museum, together with the Halton District and Halton Catholic District School Boards, are pleased to announce this year's Visions Canada Award recipients. Thirty-one award-winning projects were on display at the Halton Region Museum on Monday, June 4, and a ceremony and reception took place in the evening to honour the recipients. |
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| Wednesday, June 06, 2007 The Special Education Advisory Committee (S.E.A.C.) of the Halton Catholic District School Board takes great pride in announcing the recipients of this year's annual Brian P. Fichaud "Spirit of Inclusion" Award -- Marisa Norris, a Grade 7 student at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School in Burlington and Stefanie Kisluk, a Grade 12 student at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Burlington. |
| Monday, June 04, 2007 Boris Brott & The National Academy Orchestra will visit the students of Holy Rosary School on Thursday, June 7, for a performace featuring selections from Peter & The Wolf, instrument demonstrations and a sing-along. |
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| Monday, June 04, 2007 The Halton Catholic District School Board takes great pleasure in honouring the 23 staff members who have served the Board for 25 years and the 24 who are retiring from the service of the Board this year. Collectively, these staff members have contributed over 1,000 years of service to the students and supporters of the Board. |
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| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has issued a SMOG ADVISORY for our region beginning Wednesday, May 30, 2007. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter. During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition. |
| Tuesday, May 29, 2007 The Director's Update highlights the news and events of the past month. |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2007 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has issued a SMOG ADVISORY for our region beginning Wednesday, May 23, 2007. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter. During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition. |
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| Tuesday, May 15, 2007 On Wednesday, May 16, at 9:00 a.m. the Toronto Blue Jays and the Halton Catholic District School Board are teaming up to provide a unique baseball experience for 125 special needs elementary students and their peer mentors at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. In the spirit of inclusion, tolerance and goodwill, this year's theme is "Everyone Belongs." All participants and peer mentors will be able to play in an adapted baseball game, feel the crack of the bat at the hitting station and experience the thrill of throwing out base runners at the throwing station. Participants will even have the chance to meet Blue Jays mascot Ace and other surprise visitors from the team and community. |
| Tuesday, May 15, 2007 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has issued a SMOG ADVISORY for our region beginning Tuesday, May 15, 2007. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. A Smog Advisory means that there is a strong likelihood that there may be poor air quality within the next 24 hours due to ground-level ozone and/or particulate matter. During the smog episode, individuals may experience eye irritation. Heavy outdoor exercise may cause respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with heart or lung disease including asthma may experience a worsening of their condition. |
| Wednesday, May 09, 2007 The Canadian Federation of Poets is proud to announce the winners of the 3rd annual Spirit of Youth Poetry Awards. Please come celebrate these wonderful young writers as they read on May 25th beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Assumption Secondary School, 3230 Woodward Avenue, Burlington. 1st & 2nd prizes in the junior division went to Alanah Morin & Chelsea Gray, respectively, from St. Thomas Aquinas. 1st & 3rd prizes in the senior division went to Jeff Spinelli of Assumption and Alyssa Newell of Christ the King, respectively. Admission is FREE! |
| Tuesday, May 08, 2007 "Slamming doors, crying for no reason, actions focused on self-gratification. You haven't seen this behaviour since your child was a toddler. How to handle the terrible teens? Patience." On May 24th the Halton Catholic District School Board presents keynote speaker Garfield Gini-Newman, Professor, University of Toronto. A free event for parents with students in Secondary Schools in the HCDSB. Sponsored through Student Success. RSVP to Janine Neuman: neumanj@hcdsb.org or call 905-632-6314 ext. 204 |
