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this siteDiscover our School 3D Tour Academics & Support Student Life Parents Contact Discover our School 3D Tour Academics & Support Student Life Parents Contact More Discover our School 3D Tour Academics & Support Student Life Parents Contact Student Services, incl. Grad and Alumni Register for St. Patrick’s High School Grade 6 & 7 Program Information St Patrick’s HS slides Announcements Older Announcements Director Of Education Commendation Award Every year, the Director of Education has the privilege of acknowledging a select group of employees with a Commendation Award. This is the highest honour given to employees and is awarded for making an outstanding contribution to the Ottawa Catholic School Board . Congratulations to Sheila Cousineau and Linda LoFaro who received the 2024 Director of Education Commendation Award last night . We’re so blessed to have such dedicated staff and pleased to honour you both during Catholic Education Week. Principal Newsletter- April 2024 Principal’s Message Last week, our school came together in prayer for our beloved chaplain, Richmond Guillermo. After suffering cardiac arrest on Sunday, April 21st, Richmond was placed in the ICU. Over the past week and a half, we have prayed, written letters and cards and even gathered in his name. Being believers in the power of prayer, and praying for a miracle, I am happy to share that Richmond has been showing significant positive improvements. We ask for everyone’s continued prayers and strength - we truly do believe he can hear and feel them!!!! Next week marks the annual Catholic Education Week (CEW) in Ontario. This year’s celebration is entitled, Catholic Education: We Are Called To Love”. Please read the following Letter to Families and join us on Thursday, May 9th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm for our Open House. This is an opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful work our students and staff have been doing here at St Pat’s! On Tuesday evening, we will be celebrating VP Sheila Cousineau and Linda LoFaro after the OCSB CEW Mass where they will receive their Director of Education Commendation Award!!! To all families in our communities who recently celebrated Passover, may you have had a kosher and joyous Passover. Mme Al Koura Catholic School Council A quick reminder of the following date for our last meeting of the year: Monday, May 13th, 2024 - Virtual To join the May meeting virtually please email the school to get a link for the meeting. Uniforms We have noted a decline in student compliance when it comes to wearing the school uniform. I am sharing once again the expectations for all St Pat’s students on a daily basis to avoid having students being sent home or asking parents to bring uniform items to the school! Bottoms: black dress pants , black cargo pants , black skirt or SPH Kilt (black leggings may be worn under the skirt and/or kilt however NOT on their own). NO jeans or jogging pants are to be worn. Tops: Top Marks shirts are the only permitted tops on a daily basis. Grade 12 students are permitted to wear their Grad sweatshirt once they have received it. Spiritwear is to be worn ONLY on Wednesday - not every day of the week. Students are expected to be in proper uniform all day, every day. *** BLACK JEANS, LEGGINGS AND JOGGING PANTS ARE NOT considered uniform bottoms. *** Donation of used uniforms for families in need would be greatly appreciated to help replenish our Used Uniform supply. We ask that you support your child in arriving at school in proper uniform. St Pat’s Drama Club Presents Clue: On Stage” From April 11th to the 13th, the St. Pat’s Drama Club returned to the stage for a thrilling performance of Clue: On Stage. Under the guidance of our dedicated team of teachers and volunteers, the stage came alive with intrigue, laughter, and suspense. From the candlestick to the conservatory, every detail was meticulously crafted to transport the audience into a thrilling game of whodunit. The cast and crew worked tirelessly to bring this classic tale to life, and their hard work paid off in a performance that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. As the final curtain fell, applause filled the air, a testament to the talent and dedication of our students. On the Friday evening performance, the Ottawa Cappies critics attended to review the show for the Ottawa Citizen. All the reviews can be read on the Citizen website. Our school is proud to have showcased such a stellar performance. Keep an eye on the nominations that will be out very soon! We extend our gratitude to everyone who supported the production, from the performers to the behind-the-scenes crew and our enthusiastic audience. Together, we created a night of entertainment and mystery that will linger in our memories for years to come. Until the next mystery unfolds, we thank our cast, crew, and all who made ’Clue: On Stage’ an unforgettable success! Follow this link for the Cappies reviews in the Ottawa Citizen: https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappies/cappies-st-patricks-high-school-presents-a-captivating-production-of-clue-on-stage Cappies Nominations Nominations for this year’s Cappies Awards were announced on Wednesday evening. We are very proud to share that Clue: On Stage was nominated in 13 categories!!!!! Marketing & Publicity Special Effects & Technology Sound in a Play Props Lighting Sets Choreography Creativity Ensemble in a Play Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Play Comic Actor in a Male Role in a Play Lead Actor in a Male Role in a Play Critic’s Favorite Play Looking forward to the Cappies Ceremony on Sunday, June 2nd at the National Arts Center where the winners in each category will be announced. Go Irish!!!!!!! Math Competitions St. Patrick’s was well represented recently in two separate boardwide math competitions. On Thursday, April 18, grade 11/12 students Maya Al Ali, Nathaniel Decarie, Kaine Ezirigwe, Alexis Julian-Diaz, Priyadarshan Kharel, and Zahra Nazari competed at St. Paul High School. On Thursday, April 25, grade 9/10 students Nermin Abed Ali, Makayla Agyekum, Elena Ginblat, and Padi Odonkor-McClean competed at St. Pius X High School. Students worked hard through individual problems, team problems, team-relay problems, and logic puzzles. The students truly demonstrated the joy of the "productive struggle" in mathematics, and had a great time in the process. work Club Free homework clubs are running at the following branches of the Ottawa Public Library: Carlingwood, Ruth E Dickinson, Orleans, Cumberland, St. Laurent A new program will also be starting at the Greenboro branch within the next couple of weeks. The 9th Annual R&B Summit The 9th Annual R&B Summit, held on Thursday, April 25th, marked a significant event in our school’s calendar as we welcomed talented R&B students from across the board to showcase their musical abilities. This highly anticipated gathering brought together students and professional musicians from the community for a night of exceptional performances and artistic celebration. Each school participating in the summit delivered outstanding performances, highlighting the dedication and hard work these young musicians have invested throughout the year. Our very own St. Pat’s R&B Band, with their renditions of classics such as Walking on Sunshine, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Uptight, I’ll Be There, and Respect, captivated the audience and demonstrated their musical prowess with flair and skill. The event provided a platform for each student to shine, showcasing their phenomenal talents and passion for music. Their performances were a source of great pride for our school community, reflecting the commitment, excellence, and joy that define our music program at St. Pat’s. Looking ahead, we eagerly anticipate the upcoming Spring Concert on June 5th, where these talented students will once again grace the stage, inspiring us with their musical talents and dedication to their craft. Kiwanis Music Festival We are proud to announce that our St....