General Announcements
Notre Dame spirit wear orders
Pick up in room 268 @ 1130 if you have not received it.
Director’s Christmas Card Design Contest 2025 (K-12) Theme:
"Building Bridges of Faith:
The Gift Born in Bethlehem."
Designs submitted must reflect our Christmas faith story, i.e. Nativity scene, Advent candles and religious Christmas symbols.
Santa Claus & other non-traditional representations will
not be considered
DEADLINE: Give your card design to
Ms Feeney
HS ART ROOM 204
by MONDAY NOV 24
NO late submissions
Art must be on 8 ½ X 11 inches paper, but can be either portrait or landscape. Use of technology and digital tools will be accepted via email. Don’t worry about folding the paper to make it like a card: the art will be photographed and made into cards later.
The art work can have a coloured background, but no words.
Calling all Cadets!
If you are part of Cadets and would
like to participate in this year’s
Remembrance Day Assembly, please come to a meeting
In room 246 Tuesday, November 4th at lunch.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
BAKE SALE
Thursday October 30
High school and ⅞ lunch
In the caf
Cash or tap accepted
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PROM
Looking for…
Do you have a family member or
relative who fought or has served
on behalf of the Canadian military?
Would you like to share their story?
Please submit:
To Ms. Mathieu at kimberly.mathieu@ocsb.ca
7/8 Announcements
Who Kidnapped Me!?
Find The Pumpkin!
There are 11 pumpkins hidden around the ⅞ wing
Return to Ms. O’Hara to collect 5 points to your homeroom!
Strategy of the Month - Think about what does a good in person assembly look like - building the success criteria?
As a class (Mon Per 1 class), can you work on the success criteria and be ready to share at the October MMA!
October MMA is coming up…Be sure to get your presentation to Mrs. K by Wednesday Oct 1st & be prepared to present on Monday Oct 6
WE SHARE BLACK JOY
WE SHARE BLACK EXCELLENCE
BSA MEETING EVERY WEDNESDAY
M. LAPEE’S CLASSROOM
Room #214 / BRING YOUR LUNCH
All boys interested in playing ⅞ Boys Basketball starting in January please check your student email and fill out the form Mr Johnson sent you.
Ottawa 67’s Field Trip
Game Day:
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Forms due:
Friday, Oct. 24
Bring to your MONDAY homeroom teacher.
Pay ONLY through SchoolCash Online
GAME
VIDEO
CLUB
Mr. Wallace’s room, 238, Tuesday at lunch
LEGO ROBOTICS CLUB ⅞ Every Tuesday at lunch, room 105 Bring your lunch starting Oct 14
⅞ Book & Chess Club
Every Wednesday in the LC at lunch from 12:25 - 1:05
Bring your lunch!
⅞ Boys/Girls Volleyball
Games: Monday, Nov 3rd and Thursday, Nov 6th
Next Practice: Tuesday, Nov 4th after school
Tournament: Wednesday, Nov 5th @ STFX
BUS LEAVES AT 7:50AM
See Mr. Volkmer and Mr. Sheedy if you can’t make it
DND CLub
Where: Mr. Volkmer’s room 241
When: Every Monday at Lunch, bring your food!
See Mr. Volkmer if you have any questions.
No Experience required!
Grade 7&8
ND after 3
Starts: October 14th
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
3 to 5:30
ND Salon
Jewelry Making
Ping Pong
Homework Help
Open Gym
Video Club
Arts & Crafts
Meetings every Thursday in �Ms. O’Hara’s Room at 12:40pm!
You are welcome to join us every Thursday at ⅞ lunch in room 243 for our Bible study.
BRING YOUR LUNCH!
High School Announcements
Varsity Girls Basketball Nov. 3rd @4pm
TAKE YOUR KIDS TO WORK DAY - Wednesday, November 5
REMINDER TO GRADE 9 STUDENT!!!!
GET YOUR FORMS IN BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
ALL Grade 9 students are expected to participate. Talk to a parent/guardian, another family member or a family friend about potential placements.
ND Leads - Meeting Thursday Oct. 30th @ lunch in Room 140
Email katie.aiston@ocsb.ca if you can’t attend.
Thursday October 30, 2025 @ lunch!
Knitting and Crocheting Club
See Ms. Sealy or Ms. Andreoli if you have
any questions!
Don’t forget to bring your lunch.
It’s TODAY @ Lunch in Room 246
See you then!
See poster on rm 103 for more info!
POST SECONDARY Info session
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
(Accelerated Honors Degree)
Grade 11-12 Students
November 10, 2025
11:35am (Lunch)
Room 247
BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION
NEXT GENERAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12
11:35AM-12:05PM
ROOM 247 - SWAG
Save the Date
PROM 2026
Friday May 29
National Arts Centre
O’Born Room
More info to follow
Prom Committee 2026
Next meeting:
MONDAY NOVEMBER 3
@ lunch in rm 103
Join us to be involved in fundraising and other important decisions about prom!
Use this QR code for ALL TRYOUTS
Choose the sport from the drop down menu to send your info to your coaches.
If you are looking for a fun way to get your community service hours and make a difference while doing it, become an NDPal, a Mentor for a Grade 7 or 8 student. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday at 11:30 in Student Services. Please see Ms. McGarrity in Student Services if you are interested but cannot attend.
NDPals
Do you self identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit?
If so, stop by room 266 on Thursdays at lunch to meet the Indigenous Student Association
Brown, Anthony (Coach AB)�Graduation Coach for Black Students
Student Services
Room 118-I
New to ND?
Headed to Post Secondary?
Need Scholarship Money?
Need assistance managing time?
Afternoon snack?
Schedule a visit with Coach AB
Looking for Tutors in Math, English, Science & French
Please see Ms. McGarrity in Student Services if you are interested.
The bonus is you will receive community service hours and make a difference for a fellow student
ND Fitness Room
For the Week of: October 27-31
Monday –Open 3:00pm - 4:00pm Ms. Gloade
Wednesday Open 3:00pm - 3:45pm Ms. Nandlal
Thursday– Open 3:00pm - 4:00pm Ms. Kennedy
***You must have a permission form and proper footwear.
Senior Boys’ Volleyball
TEAM PRACTICE:
Tues and Thurs @ 7am
TOURNEY: Wed all day
in BOTH gyms
Coaches:
Ms. Rodrigues (Rm 202) &
Ms. Smith
(Rm 140)
Finalists will be exhibited at the NATIONAL GALLERY! Start creating art early & spend time on your piece to make sure it’s well-developed!
(Come see Ms Feeney for support if you need)
Open to all OCSB students in Grades 9–12 who identify as Black or of Afro Descent
Junior Boys Basketball Practice Wednesday after school and Friday morning this week!