Mrs. Costa

A life long learner with various interests and passions and the most wonderful of all is facilitating young learners! 😃

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

Our #ocsbFamily celebrates the joy of Easter and the promise of new life through Christ's Resurrection. ✝️

May the Risen Lord guide us as we build bridges of compassion, unity, and love in our schools and communities. 💜

#EasterSunday #HeIsRisen #ocsbBuildsBridges #ocsbLent

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

This Lent, we are called to build bridges of healing. 💜 Dr. Richard Bolduc reflects on supporting mental health through mind, body, and spirit. Acts of care strengthen belonging across #OCSB.

Read more: https://t.co/1OsPBIvouM

#BuildBridges #MentalHealth #Lent

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

🥞 Today, our #OCSB community celebrates #ShroveTuesday. It's a meaningful time of reflection, gratitude, and preparation for Lent, and a reminder to keep building bridges through kindness, understanding, and care in our schools. 💜🙏 #ocsbLent #ocsbBuildsBridges #ocsbBeCommunity

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

Today, we recognize #HaveAHeartDay! This day reminds us of the importance of equity for Indigenous children, and of ensuring they have the supports and services they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Equity is essential. 🧡

🔗 https://t.co/PlD88CDOXi
@ocsbIndigenous @ocsbEquity

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

A good laugh can spark connection, ease stress, and make learning feel lighter.
Humour helps build community and sometimes… it just makes the day better. 💛😄
#ocsbBeCommunity #ocsbBuildsBridges

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

🌱 Mental wellness is strengthened when people feel connected and valued. In his latest blog, Dr. Bolduc reminds us that solidarity, attentive listening 👂, and small acts of care 💛 help ensure no one feels alone.
👉 https://t.co/6rBFSZmifX
#ocsbBuildsBridges #ocsbBeCommunity

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

At the #OCSB, compassion moves us to act. 💛
This November, we’re reflecting on how small acts of kindness can build bridges of hope and connection.
Read our latest reflection: Building Bridges of Action
👉 https://t.co/4t0TlAh5vU
#ocsbBuildsBridges #CompassionInAction #ocsbHope

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

💙 Where is compassion needed most right now?
This November, the #OCSB invites you to choose mercy in action - caring for others and yourself.

👉Read more from Dr. Bolduc 🌿
https://t.co/zJaU2GyZtX

#ocsbCompassion #ocsbBeWell #ocsbFaithInAction

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

🌅 November is #IndigenousEducationMonth, a time for deep listening, learning, and building bridges.
At the #OCSB, we walk together on the path of #TruthAndReconciliation, guided by respect, humility, and hope 🧡.
#ocsbBuildsBridges @ocsbindigenous

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

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At #OCSB, we honour that our schools stand on unceded Algonquin Anishinabeg territory.
Together with @ocsbindigenous & local partners, we learn, listen & build bridges through reconciliation, respect & relationship. 🧡🪶

https://t.co/6jgA5q3cIB

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! 🍎
At the #OCSB, our teachers are loved for everything from their big hearts… to their smelly feet! 🧦😂
(kidding!)

Thanks for keeping our kids safe, smiling, and inspired every single day. ❤️
#BeOCSB @StBenedictOCSB

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

🌹✨ As we honour Our Lady of the Rosary today, we are reminded that the rosary is more than words - it is a school of prayer. 📿 Each bead leads us deeper into God’s presence, filling our hearts with peace 🕊️ and guiding us in faith. 🙏

#ocsbFaith #ocsbBuildsBridges

[Mrs. Costa @MsCosta22]

RIP Sacred Pope Francis! 😢🙏 Thank you for reminding us that we are all equal humans on this earth and through your acts of kindness you have made a difference in this world. We will never forget you! 💖

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

[Mrs. Costa @MsCosta22]

What a beautiful way to celebrate Black History Month @StBenedictOCSB! The students really enjoyed the African beats & dancing to the rhythm. Let's continue to celebrate diversity & the many contributions black ancestry has made to society. #OCSBcommunity #OCSBBlackHistoryMonth

[Mrs. Costa @MsCosta22]

Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake! 🐍🎉🎊 @StBenedictOCSB #OCSBcommunity #OCSB #OCSBMulticulturalism

[Mrs. Costa @MsCosta22]

What a wonderful day @StBenedictOCSB of #OCSBCollaboration! We loved working & learning together about Canadian History! 🇨🇦 #OCSBdeeplearning #Ocsbcommunity #OCSBSocialStudies

[Lina D'Ettorre @MrsLDettorre]

⁦@StBenedictOCSB⁩ Joyful Anticipation of Baby Jesus!

[Mrs. Costa @MsCosta22]

Thank you #OECTAOttawa for recognizing & celebrating my 20 plus years of teaching with #OCSB! It was a wonderful evening! 🥰 It is true time flies when you follow your passions. Thank you God for taking me on this journey as an educator! 🙏❤️ #OCSBGrateful #OCSBcommunity

[Catholic Teachers @OECTAProv]

#CatholicTeachers are happy to see Ontario sign on to the National School Food Program!

Nutrition fuels learning. Every #OntEd student deserves a healthy start to their school day, and now 160,000 more of them have the chance to get it! 🍎🔋

https://t.co/YkSmaVllTi

[Ottawa Catholic School Board @OttCatholicSB]

🌟November begins with All Saints’ Day on Nov 1 and All Souls’ Day on Nov 2. As we pray this month, we remember the saints in heaven and the souls of the departed. We honour them with our prayers and unite with them in spirit.🙏❤️ #ocsbFaith #ocsbBeCommunity #ocsbBeWell @ocsbRE