Welcome Back to School – A Message from OCSB Director of Education

Welcome to a new school year at the Ottawa Catholic School Board! Whether your child is returning or just beginning their educational journey with us,  we are so grateful to have you as part of our community. Our schools are ready to greet students with open doors, safe spaces, and a renewed sense of excitement at the start of a new school year..

This year also marks a new chapter in leadership. Mary Donaghy, who has been part of the OCSB family for over 30 years and most recently served as Associate Director, is now our Director of Education. In this short video, Mary shares a welcome message for families and reflects on this year’s focus, of building bridges from our three-year Spiritual Theme: “Open Doors, Build Bridges, Nourish New Beginnings.”

Watch Mary’s Video Message

We are thankful for the trust you place in us and look forward to another wonderful year of learning, growing, and thriving together. Here’s to a safe, joyful, and successful 2025–2026 school year for all OCSB families!

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