OAPCE | Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education

2012 Award Results!

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:31:26 +0000

On behalf of the 2012 awards committee and the entire board of directors, I am honoured to announce our award recipients this year:

Volunteer Parent of the Year Award

Edwina (Eddie) MacDonald – St. Joseph Elementary

Halton Catholic District School Board

Josh Duijvestein – St. Timothy Elementary

Halton Catholic District School Board

Father Mazerolle Award

Michelle Griepsma

Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board

Monsignor Harrigan Award

Deacon Fuad Nimer-Boutros

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Honorary Lifetime Membership Award

Ian McDermott

Halton Catholic District School Board

Our students, parents and parishes are truly blessed to have such wonderfully supportive, spirit filled partners working to continue the great works happening across the province as we all walk the path Christ laid out for us.

Congratulations to all those who were nominated and our utmost thanks to those who did the nominating, bringing to the forefront these most deserving individuals.

Awards will be presented during our Celebration and Awards dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn, Ajax on Saturday May 5th.

I hope you will join us to enjoy a wonderful conference and in recognizing these wonderful members of our school communities!

With thanks,

Aimee Gerdevich

President

Registration now open!

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:58:29 +0000

Come one, come all!!

Here it is folks, our online registration for the 2012 AGM and conference, taking place in Durham region on May 4th and 5th.

Please note that to see a full description of the workshops and presenter bios there is one document and another that gives a “summary” of each workshop on our website under the AGM 2012 tab.

The registration only lists the workshop title so you may wish to check out these documents first or have them open while you are filling out your form.

We hope you will all be as excited as we are with the wonderful selection and variety being offered and look forward to seeing you all at our networking reception at our host hotel (Hilton Garden Inn, Ajax) on May 4th.

See you soon!

Annual Conference Workshop Summary

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:19:23 +0000

Please preview our summary list of workshops in anticipation of our online registration which will be live by Monday April 2^nd! Thank you all for your understanding and patience as we put together the final details to be able to offer you the best possible options at our 73^rd AGM and Conference May 5^th!

Click here for more info.

OAPCE 2012 Conference and AGM Poster

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:21:36 +0000

Click here to download the OAPCE 2012 Conference and Annual General Meeting poster for your school.

Interested in coming? More information to come soon on our AGM page.

Ontario Healthy Schools Recognition Program

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:53:58 +0000

Is your school participating in the Healthy Schools Recognition Program? Over the last five years, over 2,300 schools have!

This year, the Ministry of Education will be recognizing schools that pledge to do at least one healthy activity.

Please encourage schools in your area to apply for the program by April 5, 2012. Find out more at www.ontario.ca/healthyschools.

Want to put up a poster at your school? Click here.

Dr. Ash in Finland

admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:54:23 +0000

Here is the latest instalment from a favourite contributor, Dr. Ash, reflecting on his time spent in Finland!

Dr. Ash – Destination: The Land of the Northern Lights

It Starts With One: One person or one action can make a difference

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:53:51 +0000

Here is some information on an upcoming Free the Children Youth Summit in Toronto:

Theme: “It Starts With One: One person or one action can make a difference”

Date: Saturday, March 31st, 2012

Location:
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School, 1515 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Time: 8:30am-4:00pm·

Cost: Free Event

Audience: Youth 8 – 20 years old, Educators

Apply at: www.freethechildren.com/whatwedo/local/youthconference/toronto/

Download the poster here.

2012 OAPCE Awards

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:40:27 +0000

Nominations are now open for the 2012 OAPCE Awards. The awards will be presented at the OAPCE 73rd Annual General Meeting – Conference on May 5, 2012.

Click on the awards below to download a form to nominate someone you know by March 31st, 2012. Each recipient will be presented with an award plaque, a certificate and will be recognized for their outstanding contributions on the OAPCE website throughout 2012.

Honorary Lifetime Membership Award

The Association may award a Honorary Lifetime Membership to persons who support the aims and goals of the

OAPCE and who have contributed in a substantial way, through their expertise, time and effort, over a period of years,

to the Association.

Father Mazerolle Award

Presented annually to a religious or layperson that supports the aims and goals of the OAPCE and has substantially

contributed to the Catholic School System in the community and to the Association in particular, through at least two

years of personal service.

Msgr. Harrigan Award

Presented annually to a Priest, Bishop, Deacon, School Chaplain, who supports the aims and goals of the OAPCE,

and has substantially contributed to the Catholic School system in the community and to the Association in particular,

through at least two years of personal service.

Glorya Nanne Award

Presented annually to a person who supports the aims and goals of the OAPCE, and has substantially contributed in

fostering a better understanding of Catholic Education in Ontario through the use of various forms of media.

Volunteer Parent of the Year Award

This award will be presented annually to a parent that goes above and beyond to support their child’s school. The

support should be consistent with the aims and goals of OAPCE, demonstrated through at least two years of personal

service.

Click here to download the poster for your school!

Outstanding educators deserve something exceptional

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:12:43 +0000

The Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize educators and staff who are helping Ontario students and young children realize their full potential. This is your opportunity to give these remarkable professionals the recognition they deserve.

There are two new awards this year: Early Childhood Educator of the Year and Full-Day Kindergarten Team of the Year for a total of eight categories.

Know someone you would like to nominate? Find out more here!

Call for Volunteers!

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:10:15 +0000

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 – by phone or in small regional groups – during the winter and spring of 2012.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Brian Evoy at brianevoyaloapcedirector@gmail.com by January 25, 2012.

If you would like any more information about EQAO and its resources for parents, please visit www.eqao.com, contact the agency’s information centre at 1-888-327-7377 or email at email@eqao.com.