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This week’s #ocsbFridayFeeling highlights the vibrant events happening across our schools. From meaningful reflections on reconciliation to engaging cultural activities, our community is coming together to celebrate learning and understanding. Join us in honouring these impactful moments that strengthen our connections and inspire the journey!
Thank you @scsanders13 for leading us in a Smudging ceremony and for sharing your knowledge about the significance of Tobacco. @StAnneOCSB @Mrs_Devine5 pic.twitter.com/BP9QfsnVCQ
— Mrs. Remo (@ChantalRemo) September 23, 2024
Young coyotes reflected about the residential schools and the harmful impact that it had/have on kiddos& their families. Ss worked collaboratively to spread awareness and ways to approach reconciliation.@OttCatholicSB @ocsbindigenous #ocsbReconciliAction #OrangeShirtDay @StFXOCSB pic.twitter.com/QNocb0yew0
— Santa Nguessie (@SantaNguessie) September 27, 2024
In recognition of #TruthAndReconciliationWeek, we read the story "Le chandail orange de Phyllis", and each student coloured an orange shirt. @StVeronicaOCSB #ocsbIndigenous #OrangeShirtDay pic.twitter.com/4SnQ8a9VRG
— Mme. Vanneste (@mmevanneste) September 24, 2024
Today's first day of #ForestSchool was a huge success here @StPatricksOCSB ! So blessed to be able to visit this beautiful space. We even located a huge cluster of mushrooms! Perhaps they're #oystermushrooms @ocsbindigenous @ocsbEco pic.twitter.com/bMFHIX2hhY
— Mrs. Agostini (@MRSAGOSTINIOCT) September 24, 2024
The Reconciliation Walk at @HolyTrinityOCSB is ready for staff & students to walk through, read, and reflect on the lasting impacts of the residential school system @ocsbindigenous pic.twitter.com/kresaVFETs
— chloe kohlman (@ChloeKohlman) September 23, 2024
We are grateful to @Mme_Matteo for gifting us with these beautiful Grandfather Teachings that we have displayed in our primary hallway. #ocsbMerci @ocsbindigenous 🙏🏼🧡 pic.twitter.com/0282MsXFJo
— St. Anne School (@StAnneOCSB) September 25, 2024
Pure JOY – students LOVED the new outdoor learning environment today (first recess after the gate was removed!)They were so excited to have areas to explore and play in! Thank you 🙏 @OttCatholicSB @ocsbEco @ocsbindigenous for our design and build! 1/2 pic.twitter.com/ZaykGwiHs1
— Monsignor Paul Baxter School (@MPaulBaxterOCSB) September 26, 2024
In our classroom and across the school, we are opening doors to Truth & Reconciliation by embracing Indigenous teachings, learning their histories, & fostering respect for all. Together, we can create a path toward understanding and healing. @StMonicaOCSB @ocsbindigenous pic.twitter.com/Erhfe6WUV6
— Anita Baudoux (@AnitaBaudoux) September 25, 2024
Happy Franco-Ontarian Day! Today, all grades came together in the gym to celebrate with songs and stories of Franco-Ontarian history and culture. Fier d'honorer notre patrimoine français! pic.twitter.com/Gpt9kr6cDZ
— St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School (@StIsabelOCSB) September 25, 2024
Kinder band in the making! @GShepherdOCSB #outdoors @ocsbArts #music #drumming #PercussionInstruments #timing #Kindergarten pic.twitter.com/20I2DvJvY4
— Patrice Hall-Johnson (Ms. Hall) (@Ms_P_Hall) September 24, 2024
Huge thanks to Fern from @hydroottawa for the engaging and interactive hydro safety presentations today!! Great feedback from educators and students!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #ocsb ##CorpusProud pic.twitter.com/uBsRC7z6Lk
— Corpus Christi School (@CorpusOCSB) September 24, 2024
@StMichaelOCSB welcomed our St. Ignatius parish Friar Moe today. Making good use of our flexible learning spaces, Friar delivered a lesson on the parable of the Good Samaritan in our Chapel to our 5/6 students. @MsJMoore2 @ocsbRE @seankellyottawa @simpsoncin pic.twitter.com/IxHus1s0Ro
— Mme Micheline (@MmeMicheline) September 27, 2024
R found some cool glasses in the classroom today ! 🕶️🤍 This student always knows how to turn a gloomy day into a sunny one with his bright personality ! ☀️ @OLVictoryOCSB @OttCatholicSB pic.twitter.com/17hxVhmQty
— Katie Horwood (@horwood_katie) September 25, 2024
We are beyond lucky to have had the opportunity to learn about lacrosse from Ottawa Black Bear’s Nathan Grenon. He also brought along his friend Cubby! pic.twitter.com/FufFE5RQc8
— Sarah Mousseau (she/her) (@MzMousseau) September 25, 2024