Monday, February 3, 2020
All Ottawa Catholic schools will be open. You may see information pickets at your child’s school. They will not interfere with bus or car traffic.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
All Ottawa Catholic schools will be closed. There will be no bus or van transportation for Catholic students on that day. The closure affects all OCSB elementary, intermediate and secondary schools.
Why?
OECTA is taking part in another, one day, province-wide, full withdrawal of services on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. All Ottawa Catholic Schools will re-open the next day, Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
What Else is Affected by the One-day Strike?
The one-day closure also includes all regular school day activities, Co-op, OYAP, dual credit, home instruction, extra-curricular activities, field trips, and clubs. The Community Use of Schools programming is NOT affected by the one-day provincial strike.
What About Child Care Programming?
Before and after school programs will be cancelled for the day. However, all Ottawa Catholic Child Care Corporation Toddler and Preschool programs and all EarlyOn Centres will be open and will operate according to their regular hours.
Government Reimbursement
Parents who wish to apply for government reimbursement for child care costs related to labour unrest may direct their questions to the Support for Parents Helpline at https://www.ontario.ca/page/education-contract-talks-stay-updated
Labour Updates
We will provide regular labour updates through our website, social media channels and via School Messenger to keep you up-to-date regarding labour negotiations.
Thank you
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we deal with labour disruptions. We remain hopeful the central bargaining table will reconvene and a resolution can be reached.