Parents and Caregivers are invited to share their insights on a survey to help OCSTA and our partners with the Ontario Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health to improve mental health resources that can support the well-being of children and youth. Click the link to

The Nipissing-Parry Sound CDSB NPSCDSB launched their 7 Commitments Social Media campaign on all platforms and to parents and students - to support students’ and educators’ well-being re: use of social media. #onted #ocstaspeakerseries

A great evening of learning about the impact of social media and ways to support student well-being in Catholic schools led by Theresa Kennedy of School Mental Health Ontario and Presenters from CDSBEO - “Will the Good” - and NPSCDSB #ocstaspeakerseries #onted Laurie Corrigan

Seeds of Hope is the theme that inspires Laudato Si' Week 2024. Let's be seeds of hope in our lives and
in our world, rooted in faith and love. There is a week full of activities for our common home.
More details at laudatosiweek.org #LaudatoSiWeek #SeedsOfHope

Happy #VictoriaDay ! Let’s recognize and appreciate the rich cultural diversity of our country, and the contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, newcomers, and diverse communities to our shared history. #BHNForAll #DiversityandInclusion #canadaday

Devotions to Blessed Virgin Mary. During the month of May, we honour Mary, Mother of God. Across the district, our school communities are celebrating the #MonthofMary in many devotional ways such as praying the Rosary and participating in the Crowning of Mary Mass. OCSTA

Congrats EJ, ALCDSB Student Trustee, who has been awarded the Catholic Board Council Student Trustee Servant Leadership Scholarship! The scholarship is awarded by OCSTA & OSTA-AECO to recognize and celebrate the leadership and service of two Catholic Student Trustees.

Discussing Ontario’s Catholic Schools - highlights and priorities at Queen’s Park today - OCSTA Director and Chair of @BHNCDSB Rick Petrella Chris Cowley and Bishop Daniel Miehm with Robin Martin #onted #CatholicEd

I joined OCSTA today for a meeting with Stephen Lecce at Queen’s Park. We shared the great things happening each and every day in Catholic schools across Ontario, thanks to the dedication and hard work of #CatholicTeachers , & students and highlighted the supports #OntEd needs.

“Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.” Father Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ. #CatholicEducationWeek Day 5 Theme 'We are Called to Love...As People of Joy' #onted #CEW2024 Archdiocese of Toronto

Today Pope Francis declared “Hope” as the overarching theme for the 2025 Jubilee Year. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

'Loving God Help us to work for a more just society that takes care of all of its citizens. Give us hearts of compassion so that we may stand for justice and dignity of all people.” #CatholicEducationWeek Day 4 theme: We Are Called To Love...As People of Justice. #onted #CEW2024

Grateful to participate in Ontario Catholic Student Youth Day OCSTA! Thank you Cadmus Delorme for sharing your story and reminding us that we are learning the truth. “When we inherit something, we have a responsibility to do something about it.” #bhnCalledToLove

Today is Ontario Catholic Student Youth Day! Students at Catholic Schools across Ontario will be participating in a Seminar hosted by the CDSB Student Trustee Leadership, David Beshai @ostaaeco, featuring keynote speaker @CadmusD and the annual Provincial Mass. #CEW2024 #onted

'Authentic mercy allows us to listen to others and not to cast judgement on them. Being merciful makes the world a more compassionate and hopeful place.” #CatholicEducationWeek Day 3 Theme: 'We Are Called to Love...As People of Mercy' #CEW2024 #onted Archdiocese of Toronto

'As we celebrate Catholic Education Week, may our love in action reveal to our world that we are people of justice and mercy.” #CatholicEducationWeek Day 2 Theme: 'We are Called to Love...As People of Faith' #CEW2024 #onted Archdiocese of Toronto

Congratulations to Stephanie Whittaker, #ALCDSB classroom teacher at Our Lady Mt. Carmel for being the recipient of the #CEW2024 Archbishop Francis J. Spence Catholic Teacher of the Year Award! For a full list of Award recipients please visit: bit.ly/3wuTYR8 #ALCDSB CEW

As hundreds of thousands of students across Ontario are this week participating in the OCSTA sponsored Catholic Education Week promotion, it’s fitting that the outstanding educator and musician who created the first Catholic Education Week song 15 years ago and a dozen more since

During the annual gathering of members at the #OCSTAAGM2024 , the Association was honoured to present Trustees Dan Dignard BHNCDSB and Jim McDade of Huron-Perth CDSB with the 2024 Trustee Awards of Merit in recognition of their outstanding service and leadership in Catholic Education.