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Parents Reaching Out Grants 2010-2011

Deadline to apply: June 11, 2010.

Below you will find the required resources and hard copy application forms to use as a template for your draft for your project, prior to starting the process online.

All applications must be submitted using the ministry’s online process.

Also, please note that if you have not previously applied for a PRO grant, please go here and complete Part 2 to obtain the required information ahead of time to alleviate any wait issues as we get closer to the deadline.

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Statement from Catholic Leaders on Health and Physical Education Curriculum

CATHOLIC EDUCATION PARTNERS WILL COOPERATE WITH CURRICULUM REVIEW

April 28, 2010

Statement from Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto and President of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, Paula Peroni, President of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association, and James Ryan, President of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association:

Ontario’s Catholic school trustees, teachers and bishops will work cooperatively with the Ministry of Education in its review of the Health and Physical Education curriculum.

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February Monthly Update

February’s monthly update is ready to view here.  See what we’ve been busy doing!

To Dr. Ash, shared with you…

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. ~ Psalm 25:4

For the next four weeks we are a Church in waiting… and the signs of Christmas are everywhere.

For me, Advent is a gift–a time to prepare to welcome God as the Child, and as one of us in our hearts and lives. Will you join me? Let’s start with prayer–for one another, for our missioners, and for those they serve throughout the world.

We can also practice our Advent traditions, something that’s especially wonderful to do with children. When I was growing up, I loved having an Advent Calendar and an Advent Wreath. Each of these rituals made me feel a little closer to the spirit of Christmas.

And, we can celebrate Advent the way John the Baptist did, through the practice of humility. “Prepare ye the way of the Lord,” he proclaimed. This is our time to open our hearts and to be filled with His grace and peace. During each day of Advent, I will ask God to bless your journey to Bethlehem. May it renew you in spirit!

Ashleigh, I hope this reflection brings you closer to the beauty of Advent and the Nativity. In a quiet corner of your heart, make room for the Child, Our Lord and Savior. Christmas is almost here.

Father Edward Dougherty, M.M.

Give us your feedback!

Feedback on the current draft Parent Engagement Policy is being gathered – have your say!

Let us know your thoughts on the outline, what you like, what isn’t so great, or what you think could be better.

Email us at oapce@oapce.on.ca by November 17th to take part in the policy making process :)

About a Parent Engagement Policy for Ontario Schools

DRAFT Policy for discussion