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		<title>Call for Volunteers!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is looking for principals and parents who are members of school councils to volunteer to participate in a working group to develop resources to support school councils.
The working group will meet two or three times &#8211; by phone or in small regional groups &#8211; during the winter and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is looking for principals and parents who are members of school councils to volunteer to participate in a working group to develop resources to support school councils.</p>
<p>The working group will meet two or three times &#8211; by phone or in small regional groups &#8211; during the winter and spring of 2012.</p>
<p><strong>If you are interested in participating, please contact Brian Evoy at <a href="mailto:brianevoyaloapcedirector@gmail.com">brianevoyaloapcedirector@gmail.com</a> by January 25, 2012.</strong></p>
<p>If you would like any more information about EQAO and its resources for parents, please visit <a href="http://www.egao.com" target="_blank">www.eqao.com</a>,  contact the agency&#8217;s information centre at 1-888-327-7377 or email at <a href="mailto:email@eqao.com">email@eqao.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bishop Fred Colli&#8217;s Message for Lent</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bishop Fred Colli (Diocese of Thunder Bay), OAPCE&#8217;s Liaison Bishop from the Education Commission of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario (ACBO) has posted his Lenten message for 2011.  We share this as encouragement and inspiration as we begin this reflective and restorative season.
http://www.dotb.ca/Lent3.htm
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} -->Bishop Fred Colli (Diocese of Thunder Bay), OAPCE&#8217;s Liaison Bishop from the Education Commission of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario (ACBO) has posted his Lenten message for 2011.  We share this as encouragement and inspiration as we begin this reflective and restorative season.</p>
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		<title>The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) OISE/UT Chapter Presents:</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Brain and Gender Learning Differences – What Is It All About?
Dr. Ashleigh Molloy has a PhD in special education and is the President of the CEC. He is an author and internationally renowned speaker who has appeared on radio and television, and presents at conferences worldwide. Dr. Ash will discuss how social, physiological, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Brain and Gender Learning Differences – What Is It All About?</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Dr. Ashleigh Molloy has a PhD in special education and is the President of the CEC. He is an author and internationally renowned speaker who has appeared on radio and television, and presents at conferences worldwide. Dr. Ash will discuss how social, physiological, and brain differences influence how boys and girls learn.</p></blockquote>
<p>Thursday, November 18th 5:30-7:00 pm<br />
OISE 5-280<br />
$2 for CEC members,$5 for non-members</p>
<p>Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:cecchapter1175@utoronto.ca">cecchapter1175@utoronto.ca</a> as there are limited spaces</p>
<p>*Everyone will receive a certificate upon completion of the workshop</p>
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		<title>Statement from the Catholic Bishops regarding the Ministry of Education&#8221;s Equity and Inclusion Education Strategy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the October Board of Director&#8217;s meeting, Bishop Colli (our liaison bishop to the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario) spoke in depth with our regional directors on this topic and the Bishop&#8217;s statement.
Read the full statement on the ACBO website here.
Find out more about the ACBO.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the October Board of Director&#8217;s meeting, Bishop Colli (our liaison bishop to the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario) spoke in depth with our regional directors on this topic and the Bishop&#8217;s statement.</p>
<p>Read the full statement on the ACBO website <a href="http://www.acbo.on.ca/englishdocs/Statement%20-%20Equity%20&amp;%20Inclusivity%20in%20Education%20Oct%204%202010.pdf">here</a>.</p>
<p>Find out more about the <a href="www.acbo.on.ca">ACBO</a>.</p>
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		<title>Congratulations Dr. Ash!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 03:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
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The Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education present Dr. Ash with life-time membership. The official presentation will take place in November 2010 at the Commissioning Ceremonies.

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<p>The Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education present Dr. Ash with life-time membership. The official presentation will take place in November 2010 at the Commissioning Ceremonies.</p>
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		<title>Parents Reaching Out Grants 2010-2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 17:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s online process.
Also, please note that if you have not previously applied for a PRO [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Deadline to apply: June 11, 2010.</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>All applications must be submitted using the ministry&#8217;s online process.</p>
<p>Also, please note that if you have not previously applied for a PRO grant, please go <a href="http://education.factorial.ca/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGZ1pQRhJaXxVRRlZTYg%3D%3D" target="_blank">here</a> and complete Part 2 to obtain the required information ahead of time to alleviate any wait issues as we get closer to the deadline.</p>
<p><span id="more-546"></span><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.oapce.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/PRO-Grant-Info-Speaking-Notes-final-June-2010-English.ppt">here</a> for a powerpoint overview and summary of the program details. For more information, please go to <a href="http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/schools.html" target="_blank">http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/schools.html</a></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DOCUMENTS</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>School Councils</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.oapce.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/School-Council-Application-English-final-May-6-2010.doc">School Council Application</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.oapce.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/PRO-School-Council-Project-Guidelines-2010-11-English-final-May-6-2010.doc">Project Guidelines</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.oapce.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Declaration-Form-EN-School-final-May-6-2010.doc">Declaration Form</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.oapce.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Sch-Council-Terms-and-Conditions-10-11-English-final-May-6-2010.doc">Terms and Conditions</a></p>
<p><strong>Regional/Provincial Applications</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.oapce.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Regional-Provincial-Application-English-2010-11-final-May-6-2010.doc">Regional Provincial Application</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.oapce.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/FAQ-Reg-Prov-Eng-2010-11-final-May-6-2010.doc">FAQs</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.oapce.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/FAQ-Reg-Prov-Eng-2010-11-final-May-6-2010.doc">Terms and Conditions</a></p>
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		<title>We are volunteers in Education</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
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A conference for Catholic School Council Members, Volunteers, and School Administrators.
Saturday April 10, 2010
St. Joseph C.S.S.
5555 Creditview Road (at Bristol)
Mississauga, ON
Those interested in attended please forward registration to Connie Christina by fax at (905) 712 &#8211; 3732 as soon as possible
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<p style="text-align: left;">A conference for Catholic School Council Members, Volunteers, and School Administrators.</p>
<p>Saturday April 10, 2010</p>
<p>St. Joseph C.S.S.<br />
5555 Creditview Road (at Bristol)<br />
Mississauga, ON</p>
<p>Those interested in attended please forward <a href="http://www.oapce.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/registration-brochure-April_10-2010.doc" target="_blank">registration</a> to <strong>Connie Christina</strong> by fax at (905) 712 &#8211; 3732 as soon as possible</p>
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		<title>Powering Off for the Planet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:57:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row, students of the Durham Catholic District School Board took the Earth Hour challenge by turning the power off on Friday, March 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. The challenge is a small step in the big plan to reduce our impact on the environment.  Many of the Board&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the third year in a row, students of the Durham Catholic District School Board took the Earth Hour challenge by turning the power off on Friday, March 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. The challenge is a small step in the big plan to reduce our impact on the environment.  Many of the Board&#8217;s schools have other climate-change activities planned. All Saints Catholic Secondary School students will be testing common appliances using a kilowatt metre and discussing the environmental affects of plastic water bottles. St. Marguerite d&#8217;Youville Catholic School&#8217;s grades 1 to 3 students will participate in a &#8216;camp-out&#8217; telling stories by flashlight and grades 7 to 8, writing by flashlight, will express their wishes for the Earth.</p>
<p>The Durham Catholic District School Board students are active in the conservation movement to bring about change for the world in which they live. In fact, 85 per cent of the Board&#8217;s schools will be applying for certification in the Ontario EcoSchools Program, which improves school building operations to reduce environmental impacts. Participating in Earth Hour 2010 was another way the students felt they could help to make a difference.</p>
<p>With the full support of the Board, in the last three years, new programs have been introduced that better engage school students regarding environmental issues. New options have been added which allow students to share their ideas to contribute to this globally significant issue.</p>
<blockquote><p>The future of our planet relies on our young people. They are engaged and motivated in the &#8216;Green&#8217; movement and we not only need to support them but embrace and foster their ideas.<br />
- Paul Pulla, Director of Education</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>The students involved in Earth Hour and other environmentally conscious　programs are showing how, if we all try a little, we can make a big change in the earth we share.<br />
- Tim Robins, Assistant Superintendent &#8211; Facilities Services, Environmental<br />
and EcoSchools Committee</p></blockquote>
<p>For further information on the Durham Region&#8217;s activities Contact: Darlene Rich, Communications Officer,<br />
(905) 576-6150 ext. 2318 or Paul Pulla, Director of Education, ext. 2317</p>
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		<title>From the Archdiocese of Toronto</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prayer Service for Victims of Haitian Earthquake &#8211; Monday February 1,
2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Archbishop Thomas Collins invites our family of faith to join with him
in a special prayer service for victims of the devastating earthquake in
Haiti. The service will take place at St. Paul&#8217;s Basilica (83 Power St.)
in downtown Toronto on Monday, February 1, 2010 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prayer Service for Victims of Haitian Earthquake &#8211; Monday February 1,<br />
2010 at 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p>Archbishop Thomas Collins invites our family of faith to join with him<br />
in a special prayer service for victims of the devastating earthquake in<br />
Haiti. The service will take place at St. Paul&#8217;s Basilica (83 Power St.)<br />
in downtown Toronto on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p>Representatives from Christian faith communities throughout the GTA will<br />
come together in prayer as we remember all those impacted by the January 12 earthquake.</p>
<p>A free-will offering will be taken to support the ongoing relief efforts.</p>
<p>For more information, visit <a href="www.archtoronto.org">archtoronto.org</a> and see the <a href="http://www.oapce.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ecumenical_Poster.pdf">poster</a>.</p>
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		<title>Welcoming the Catholic School Chaplains of Ontario</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OAPCE is pleased to welcome the Catholic School Chaplains of Ontario who represent some two hundred Catholic High School Chaplaincy Leaders in the province of Ontario.
Visit their website at:  http://www.csco.ca/
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OAPCE is pleased to welcome the Catholic School Chaplains of Ontario who represent some two hundred Catholic High School Chaplaincy Leaders in the province of Ontario.</p>
<p>Visit their website at:  <a href="http://www.csco.ca/">http://www.csco.ca/</a></p>
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