From Immaculata to the Toronto stage! 🎭✨ Grade 8 student Sienna Rader is getting ready for an exciting new beginning after being cast as Becky in the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30: The Musical at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre! Behind this incredible opportunity are countless hours of dance training, vocal practice and a whole lot of dedication. Now, Sienna is preparing to take her talents to the stage, with her family, the Immaculata school community and the entire OCSB cheering her on every step of the way. Congratulations, Sienna! We can’t wait to see where this new beginning takes you. 🔗 Read Sienna’s story: ocsb.ca/2026/10/24/from-imma… #OCSB #ocsbNewBeginnings

Fresh air, colourful leaves and plenty of reasons to be curious! 🍂✨ From outdoor discoveries to creative classroom connections, students found inspiration all around them this week. We also shared heartfelt thanks with the Early Childhood Educators and school bus drivers whose care helps our students learn and grow. 💚 🔗 Find a little autumn inspiration in this week’s #ocsbFridayFeeling: ocsb.ca/2026/10/23/friday-fe… #OCSB #ocsbBeCommunity #ocsbNewBeginnings #TakeMeOutside

Next week is Media Literacy Week! 🖥️ From what we scroll and share to what we create, media literacy helps us think critically and make informed choices online.   Here’s what we’ll be exploring each day: ✅ Monday: Algorithms & AI Literacy ✅ Tuesday: Break the Fake ✅ Wednesday: Digital Citizen Day ✅ Thursday: Media Making & Creating ✅ Friday: Representation in Media   Follow along for a new media literacy tip each day! #MediaLiteracyWeek #ocsbBeInnovative #ocsbLiteracy #ocsb_LT @OCSB_LT

The OCSB Parent Expo brought together nearly 200 parents and caregivers, more than 40 community partners and dedicated volunteers for a day of learning, connection and discovery! 🤝 From informative workshops to the Community Resource Café, families had the opportunity to ask questions, explore valuable resources and find support for every stage of their child's educational journey. A heartfelt thank you to our staff, community partners, the Catholic School Parents' Association (CSPA) and student volunteers who helped make the day possible! 💜 🔗 Read more about this wonderful day of community and connection: ocsb.ca/2026/10/23/ocsb-pare… #OCSB #ocsbBeCommunity #OttawaCSPA

Creating change begins with one voice. As a student at St. Pius X High School and an OCSB Student Trustee, Nyameer Gony championed student leadership, equity, and belonging. Through her advocacy and service, she helped create opportunities for others to be heard and empowered. This Women's History Month, we celebrate Nyameer for showing that leadership is about using your voice to build stronger, more inclusive communities and inspiring others to do the same. #WomensHistoryMonth #OCSB #ocsbNewBeginnings

Today, on Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating the caring educators who help our youngest learners grow, discover and feel like they belong. Meet Nasim, an Early Childhood Educator at the OCSB! For Nasim, working in early learning is an opportunity to be a voice and advocate for children. She values building meaningful relationships with her students, recognizing their individual strengths and creating a classroom where they feel valued, heard and capable. Creativity is also a big part of Nasim’s classroom. She puts care and thought into creating meaningful learning experiences, finding engaging ways for students to learn about the world around them, recognize days that matter and develop confidence, independence and empathy along the way. Her passion for education extends beyond the Kindergarten classroom. Nasim is also a Part-Time College Professor at Algonquin College, where she teaches and supports future educators as they prepare to begin their own careers. From helping some of our youngest students learn and grow to sharing her experience with the next generation of educators, teaching and learning are woven into so much of what she does. Nasim also values the opportunities she has had to continue learning and growing as an educator at the OCSB, and the collaboration and professional learning that have helped strengthen her practice. Today, we celebrate Nasim and all of the Child Care Workers and Early Childhood Educators across the #OCSB who bring care, creativity and enthusiasm to their classrooms every day. Thank you for all you do! 💙 👏 #BeOCSB #OCSB #ECEAppreciationDay #ocsbNewBeginnings #ECEappreciation @ChildCareON

🎃 🧡 For five years, Mrs. Lindsay Carter has been bringing the magic of the pumpkin patch right to her Kindergarten students! With more than 150 pumpkins, colourful flowers and plenty of fall fun, she's creating unforgettable memories and making sure every child gets to experience the joy of the season. 🍂 It's more than just pumpkins. It's about kindness, inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for every student. 💛 🔗Read the full story about this heartwarming tradition and the educator making it happen: ocsb.ca/2026/10/20/the-gourd… #OCSB #ocsbBeCommunity #ocsbNewBeginnings

🏫🌱 Big things are taking shape in Stittsville! Another exciting milestone for the growing Fernbank community! 🎉 The OCSB is celebrating the groundbreaking of a brand-new Catholic high school, bringing more opportunities for students and families close to home. 📍 Located at Cope Drive and Atlas Terrace 🎓 1,439 new student spaces for Grades 7–12 🏗️ An 18-acre site designed for the next generation of learners 📅 Scheduled to open in September 2028! More than just a new school, the Fernbank Catholic High School will be a place where friendships grow, talents are discovered and students build the skills and confidence to shape their futures. 💚 As we Nourish New Beginnings, we're looking forward to welcoming a new generation of learners in September 2028 and watching this exciting chapter unfold for Stittsville's growing community! Read more about this exciting project: ocsb.ca/2026/10/19/a-new-cha… #ocsb #ocsbBeCommunity #ocsbNewBeginnings

🍂 The OCSB wishes all who are celebrating a Happy Chung Yeung Festival! This special day is a time to honour older generations, cherish family traditions, and reflect on the importance of respect, gratitude, and community. We wish everyone celebrating a joyful and meaningful festival! #ChungYeungFestival #Inclusion #ocsbNewBeginnings

🚌 School Bus Safety Week is a reminder that we all have a role to play in keeping students safe! Swipe through for a few simple tips to help make every trip to and from school a safe one. #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #BusSafety #StudentSafety #ocsbNewBeginnings