Thursday Thoughts | Ducks, dragons and great days – The Ottawa Catholic School Board

For this week’s #ocsbThursdayThoughts, students and educators embraced the excitement of outdoor camp days and meaningful Grad retreats, while lively motivational shows left everyone energized and inspired. Creativity took center stage at an entrepreneurial showcase, where students proudly displayed and sold their handmade creations. And just when you thought it couldn’t get more fun – there were cuddles with ducks and even dragons… oh my!

What a wonderful outdoor camping day! We learned how to put up a tent, how to place kindle for a fire, how to recognize Ontario animals by sound and how to make various knots. Thank you to Parks Canada for this wonderful learning experience. @OttCatholicSB #outdoored @CorpusOCSB pic.twitter.com/IMUMJzKkYf
— Ms.Keyota (@MsKeyota) June 4, 2025

Today was one of the best days ever—just ask our Lions! 🦁💫 A huge thank you to @saidat2motivate for bringing the energy, joy, and inspiration. You truly show how #OnePersonCanMakeADifference!
♥️🙏#ocsbBeWell #ocsbBeCommunity @ocsbequity @StAnneOCSB @OttCatholicSB pic.twitter.com/42x0euEcH8
— Nasim Askarinasab (@AskariNasim) June 3, 2025

We had some playdoh ingredient to add to the white playdoh we made yesterday. It looks beautiful. #ThankyouNature pic.twitter.com/1zNrpU3Tpv
— Miss Adams (@MissAdamsSMY) June 3, 2025

“I’m good at this!” says Y. We are taking on real world roles in our Beauty Salon ⁦@StVeronicaOCSB⁩ #thisiskindergarten #ocsbKindergarten pic.twitter.com/Ppml7n1WE0
— @mrsfresina (@mrsfresina) June 3, 2025

We are learning about Jesus’ ascension into heaven. E was proud to complete her 3D craft. @StGiannaOCSB @OttCatholicSB @ocsbArts pic.twitter.com/PSLIBBCP6p
— Jennifer Alexander (@Grade2Garden) June 4, 2025

What an amazing day! @NotreDameOCSB Sr. ECL class attended #Pathwaysprom and had a great time! We met the Mayor and Sparty Cat and danced until the cows came how! #OCSBbecommunity pic.twitter.com/3I0h85P2vf
— Alexis O'Neil (@msoneilsnews) June 2, 2025

Students learned many interesting facts about bearded dragons! pic.twitter.com/yjSrrVqx22
— Ms. Hardwick (@MsHardwickOCSB) June 4, 2025

Incredible morning today. One of my students brought in ducklings she and her family hatched. The little guys are headed back to the farm. Nice to meet you little ones! @FrankRyanOCSB @MGauthierOCSB @SenorVelasco9 pic.twitter.com/oxO1p1T1bV
— J. Hurdle (she/her) (@TheRealHurdle) June 3, 2025

Ms. Teevens along with her St. Pat’s “SeaSaver” Grade 5’s are at the @OttCatholicSB today selling their bookmarks and magnets raising money for @TheOceanCleanup!

Good luck and make St. Pat’s proud! ☘️@PATocsb pic.twitter.com/lNTTfo7HYh
— Mrs. Hebert (@AbbyTweetsHere) June 4, 2025

#Caring4Others had a fantastic camping retreat at Waupoos Farm earlier this week to wrap up a blessed year together: service, prayer and fun. We laughed, cried over s’mores and good times. 🏕️🐓🩵 pic.twitter.com/UuCvs4wiHV
— Ms. Susan Kehoe (@MsSueKehoe) June 4, 2025

Blessed to be able to work with Indigenous Master Canoe Builder Chuck Commanda for these last two weeks. A deeply rewarding experience for our All Saints school community #ThisIsASH pic.twitter.com/xkqvfkeilb
— All Saints High School (@AllSaintsOCSB) June 5, 2025