OCSB Continuing & Community Education

Continuing & Community Education at the Ottawa Catholic School Board. We provide learning opportunities for all ages in welcoming and supportive environments.

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🌟🇭🇰 #ocsbInternational student Gigi has made a lasting impact at her school, @StPiusXOCSB, with her leadership, creativity, and commitment to building community through the Welcoming Club and Asian Student Association.

🎥 Watch the full video: https://t.co/fimaLBNBh7

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Yoruba End of the Year Celebration for the ILE Virtual Program grades 4-8, singing O Canada in Yoruba @OCSBContEd

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This #IndigenousHeritageMonth we'd like to shine the spotlight on our Indigenous students!

Pride, connection, and community were at the heart of the OCSB's inaugural Indigenous Student Forum. 🧡

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/XkROpGecVS

#IndigenousEducation #ocsbBuildsBridges

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🇵🇭🇮🇹🇵🇹 Celebrating the cultures, traditions, and contributions that help make our communities stronger. This June, we proudly recognize Filipino, Italian, and Portuguese Heritage Month!

#ocsbBeCommunity #FilipinoHeritageMonth #ItalianHeritageMonth #PortugueseHeritageMonth

[OCSB Continuing & Community Education @OCSBContEd]

💙🌍 Today we celebrate the families and caregivers who help children learn and grow.

This year’s theme, “Families, Inequalities and Child Well-being,” reminds us of the importance of creating supportive, inclusive communities where every child can thrive.

#ocsbBeCommunity

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🌷 Learning beyond the classroom!

Our CLB 3/4 Adult English Language students recently visited Commissioners Park to explore Ottawa’s history, connect with the community, and practice their English in a real-world setting.

#ocsbBeCommunity #ocsbContEd

[OCSB Continuing & Community Education @OCSBContEd]

🌷 Smiles, surprises, and Mother’s Day joy! Students in the Mandarin program at All Saints High School enjoyed fun activity tables and a special surprise draw, with garden décor prizes to bring home to their families. A wonderful way to celebrate community and student engagement!

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Happy #MothersDay! 💕🌸

Today, we celebrate the love, care, and gentle strength of mothers and mother figures who nurture and guide with open hearts. Your compassion shapes our students, our schools, and our communities across the #OCSB. 💖

#ocsbBeCommunity #Gratitude

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🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Director of Education Commendation Award recipients!

Your care, leadership, and commitment make a lasting difference in our schools and communities. It is an honour to celebrate you during #CEW2026.

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[OCSB Continuing & Community Education @OCSBContEd]

🇳🇱🇨🇦 Today, we recognize Dutch Heritage Day! This is a time to honour the history, culture, and contributions of Dutch Canadians.

We are proud to offer Dutch through our #ocsbContEd International Languages Program, connecting students to language and culture.

#ocsbBeCommunity

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May is Speech and Hearing Month, a time to recognize the importance of communication in every student’s learning and well-being. 💬🦻

At the #OCSB, we celebrate the many ways our students listen, express themselves, and thrive each day. 💜

#InclusiveEducation #ocsbBeWell

[OCSB Continuing & Community Education @OCSBContEd]

Throughout May, we are proud to highlight Asian, Dutch, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate and honour the traditions, perspectives, and contributions of these communities.
#ocsbBeCommunity

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🔬💥 Our #ocsbInternational students recently spent a day discovering hands-on exhibits at the Canada Science and Technology Museum before gearing up for some high-energy laser tag. From learning through play to building friendships, it was a day full of fun and new experiences!

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Wishing the Bahá’í community a joyful Ridván! 🌸 A time of renewal, unity and hope for all.

#ocsbBeCommunity #Ridvan

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🌾✨ Happy Vaisakhi to all who celebrate!

Students in our Punjabi class at St. Matthew High School celebrated Vaisakhi together with music and dance. Joined by peers from the Spanish and Mandarin classes, it was a joyful and inclusive celebration!

#ocsbBeCommunity

[OCSB Continuing & Community Education @OCSBContEd]

🌷✨ Celebrating Orthodox Easter in our International Languages program!

This weekend, students in our Bulgarian classes prepared with care and creativity, sharing beautiful traditions and handmade creations to mark this special occasion.

#ocsbBeCommunity #OrthodoxEaster

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On #OrthodoxEaster, #OCSB celebrates the message of hope, renewal, and new life! ✨

Wishing all who celebrate a blessed and peaceful Easter. Христос воскрес!

#Easter #Faith #Renewal #ocsbBeCommunity

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On the International #DayofPink and every day, #OCSB stands against homophobia, transphobia, discrimination, and bullying. 💖

We are committed to creating safe, inclusive schools where every student feels seen, valued, and supported. 🙏

#ocsbBeCommunity #ocsbBuildsBridges

[OCSB Continuing & Community Education @OCSBContEd]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Happy Tartan Day! Today, we recognize and honour Scottish heritage, culture, and traditions around the world.

Tartan patterns tell stories of family, history, and identity, and serve as a symbol of pride and connection for many.

#ocsbBeCommunity #TartanDay

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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