2016-17 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition Now Open

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  • 2016-17 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition Now Open

    ​Do you know a terrific teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2016‑17 Prime Minister’s Award! This program honours innovative and outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators who are helping prepare Canadian youth for the challenges of tomorrow. Looking for inspiration? Check out some of our previous teaching and…

  • Extended Registration for Healthy Schools Certification

    Registration for Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification has been extended to October 28, 2016, at 12 p.m. Since Healthy Schools Certification is an annual process, all schools that participated last year will need to register again for the 2016-2017 year. Click here to register for Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification. Click here to view the HS Certification 2016-2017…

  • Commemorate Women’s History Month

    ​October is Women’s History Month in Canada! It is a time for Canadians to celebrate the achievements of women and girls as trailblazers throughout our history and a time to learn about the contributions women have made that have shaped our way of life. To celebrate and honour the contributions of women, join ELLE Canada and Equal Voice…

  • Ministry of Education Update

    ​Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memorandum SB31. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on financial matters) Ministry of Education Memoranda B and SB Memoranda

  • Welcome to new Deputy Ministers

    ​The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association is extending a warm welcome to two new Deputy Ministers. Bruce Rodrigues, Chief Executive Officer of the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), has been appointed Ontario’s Deputy Minister of Education. He will remain with the provincial agency until the middle of October before taking his new role with…

  • OPSBA September 2016 Board of Directors Meeting

    The OPSBA Board of Directors held a meeting on September 30 and October 1, 2016. Education policy issues that were discussed at the meeting are summarized below. Traditional Territory Acknowledgement First Nations Director Peter Garrow acknowledged that the meeting was situated upon the traditional lands of the Wendat, Anishinabek, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the Mississaugas…

  • High school entrepreneurship competition returns for fifth year

    On Sept. 30, the Government of Ontario and Ontario Centres of Excellence launched the fifth year of the Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch competition, an event which helps foster high school entrepreneurs.

  • Health & Safety Training from the Public Services Health & Safety Association

    ​ Looking to provide occupational health and safety training at your school board? Look no further than the Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA). Established in 2009, the PSHSA is a not-for-profit association created by the amalgamation of three health and safety leaders – the Education Safety Association of Ontario, the Municipal Health and Safety Association and the…

  • Orange Shirt Day is September 30!

    This Friday, schools and school boards across Ontario and Canada will observe Orange Shirt Day to honour and remember the children who attended Residential Schools. In 1973, six-year-old Phyllis Webstad entered the St. Joseph Mission Residential School, outside of Williams Lake, B.C. For the first day of school, Phyllis wore a brand new orange shirt given to her by…

  • EQAO takes the leap from paper to online assessment

    ​ Over the coming weeks, EQAO will be providing school boards with ongoing information about how to prepare for the October 20 province-wide trial of the OSSLT as they move from paper to online assessments. EQAO’s CEO, Bruce Rodrigues delivered a video message and information regarding the October 20 assessment, including frequently asked questions, is…

  • Ministry of Education Update

    ​ Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education Memoranda SB 26 to 30. OPSBA Summaries 2016 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2016 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on financial matters) Ministry of Education Memoranda B and SB Memoranda

  • 2016 High School Chef Competition

    ​ The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in partnership with FoodShare Toronto, is once again presenting its Royal Winter Fair High School Chef Competition for Ontario high schools. Schools are invited to submit recipes that meet the following criteria: Feature local, seasonal Ontario produce Work as an easy, fast food option for high school cafeterias Meet…