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CISBC Launches Committed to Bully-Free School Initiative

The Catholic Independent Schools of British Columbia are in the midst of promoting a campaign which sees them publically committed to anti-bullying policies.

The CISBC rolled out a Bully-Free School initiative earlier this year, which brings together an online presence for anti-bullying strategies as well as resources for families and educators. More >>

Join together to celebrate Catholic Education

This week marks an important time to reflect on the gifts that Catholic education brings people around the world – and close to home. 

This week, May 5 to May 12, is being celebrated across the globe as World Catholic Education Week.  More >>

Halifax’s Our Lady of Schools closing its doors

Our Lady of Schools in Halifax, NS is suspending operations. After the school’s graduation in June, Our Lady of Schools won’t be open to accept students in the fall. With the need to find a new location and low registration forecasted for next year, the school’s board decided earlier this month not the re-open in September 2013. More >>

Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools superintendent receives national Indigenous Educator award

Gordon Martell was recently awarded with a national honour for his passion and leadership in advancing Indigenous students. Martell, a superintendent at Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, was given a Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Award from Indspire in mid-March. The honour is given to people who take on leadership roles in the educational community that foster achievement among kindergarten to Grade 12 students. More >>

Greg McNally is a familiar name around many
tables in Catholic education across Canada. From committees to curriculums and from local school boards to national events, McNally has become a respected leader throughout his 40 years in education.

For his outstanding commitment to Catholic education in the country, McNally has been chosen as the 2013 recipient for the Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association Justice
James Higgins Award. More >>

End of March signals deadline for tuition assistance applications

Sharpen those pencils! The deadline for
applying to receive CCSTA Endowment Funding for the 2013-2014 school year is nearly here.

Applications for receiving the tuition assistance will be accepted until March 31.
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OCSTA covers new ground with Faith in Our Future campaign

The Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association is employing a unique combination of strategies to increase the reach of its proactive public awareness campaign, Faith in Our Future.

Mid-way through the campaign, which culminates in May, Faith in Our Future is
proving popular and receiving positive feedback. But it’s the way in which the campaign is being carried out that is distinctive for the association. More >>

ACSTA offers unique document to educate about becoming a Catholic school trustee

If interested in running for the position of Catholic school trustee in Alberta, the Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association is making getting more information about the process easy. More >>

CCSTA convention plans to Embrace the Spirit

Although the CCSTA/ACCEC 2013 Conference isn’t on the calendar until June, it’s never too early to register for the inspiring and informative event.

This year, the annual general meeting and convention is being hosted by the Archdiocese of Winnipeg Catholic Schools, the Catholic Schools Commission of the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface and the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg and is being staged June 6 to 8.  More >>

Thousands of students in Catholic schools across Canada received exciting news last week: they were part of breaking a world record.

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Inaugural conference focuses on Catholic health and education in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association and the Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan broke new ground in the fall, joining forces to host a conference celebrating Catholic health and education in the province. More >>

St. Bonaventure’s College donates $600 to Toonies

St. Bonaventure’s College is paying it forward. The school’s tag line “From Here to a Just World” speaks to the importance of justice as a right for all families. Nowhere is that more apparent than at the college.
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Catching up with Father John
Reflections at the mid-way point of his role in Rome

Father John van den Hengel left a legacy of spiritual leadership with CCSTA three years ago, after being called to the Vatican in Rome. Since then, he has had many unique opportunities to make solid contributions, even accepting more responsibility, while still having a hand in education. More >>