On January 13, 2020, the Ontario Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), representing Catholic teachers across the province, gave notice that they will hold a one-day, province-wide full withdrawal of services (strike) on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. As OECTA represents all of our HCDSB elementary and secondary school teachers, a full withdrawal of services would mean that
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), representing Catholic teachers in Ontario, announced today that they will hold a one-day, province-wide full withdrawal of services on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. We are currently gathering information and will follow up with parents and guardians as soon as we have more to share. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” Gratitude Due to your generous support of our Angel Tree, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Matthew Church was able to help over 400 people, distributing over $33,000 in gift cards to our neighbor in need.
We were notified yesterday afternoon that the provincial negotiations with OECTA were adjourned, with no further meeting dates scheduled at this time. As a result, OECTA is moving ahead with the job action across the province, beginning Monday, January 13, 2020. All schools will remain OPEN, teachers will report to work, and student instruction will
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA), representing Catholic teachers across the province, will begin ‘job action’ as of Monday, January 13, 2020, if a provincial settlement is not reached by then. All schools will remain OPEN and student instruction will continue in our classrooms during this period of job action.
As a Catholic Community, we are called to learn about and live out our faith. Together in partnership with the home and church, our focus here at St. Mary is on developing the whole child – mind, body and spirit – as we strive to promote experiences that infuse our faith and help students encounter
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy New Year! Happy New Year to all our St. Mary families. We hope everyone had a wonderful break and enjoyed quality time with family and friends. We wish you all health, prosperity and peace in 2020!
Our HCDSB schools are NOT affected by the potential OSSTF job action on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. None of our HCDSB staff are members of OSSTF. All HCDSB schools will be OPEN and school buses will be running, as scheduled. At this time there is no pending labour disruption in our school board. If anything
“To you is born this day in David’s city a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 Christmas Concert – Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Our Christmas Concert is fast approaching and will take place on December 17th at 10 AM &1:15 PM. Please be advised that the school doors will be locked until 30 minutes
