Principal's Newsletter October 2024
Principal’s Message
We are fast-approaching the end of our first month of the ‘24-’25 school year and happily welcome the Fall season! The beautiful weather has been greatly appreciated by students and staff alike as we continue to enjoy the outdoors for classes, lunches and after-school activities. A reminder to display good citizenship when out in the community by being respectful with all neighbours and local businesses/services when out and about.
For your convenience, reporting your child's absence via email is now our preferred method. A quick email to patrick.high@ocsb.ca lets us know your child is out and ensures a prompt and accurate attendance record. This helps avoid potential voicemail delays and allows you to easily include any important details about the absence in the message.
Take a moment to read through the various announcements below!
Stay Safe and Be Well!
Mme Al Koura
Catholic School Council
2024-2025 Catholic School Council Election
Our first Catholic School Council meeting took place on Monday, September 23rd at 7:00 pm. At that meeting, we elected our executive council. Let's welcome our Executive Council for the 2024-2025 Catholic School Council:
Co-Chairs - Dawn Eady-Dowdall & Stephanie Keane
Secretary - Kristen Lewis
CSPA Rep - Nadine Robinson
Lillian Suarez and Marwa Al-Adhan
The following two positions are still open: Fundraising Coordinator, and Treasurer. Please email the school if you are interested in fulfilling either position.
Our next meeting will be taking place on November 4th, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Learning Commons. A hybrid option will be available should you prefer to join us online. Please contact the school for a link to the meeting.
CSPA Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
Find links to meeting information, including agendas, minutes, recordings and more.
The first General meeting was held on September 25, 2024, please visit the hyperlink in the title to see the Agenda. The October General meeting will be on October 23, 2024 at 7pm @ Divine Infant. Register for meetings and events via EventBrite.
Smudging Ceremony
On Thursday, September 26th, the St Pat’s ISA welcomed Heather Godin and Alanna Trines (from the OCSB Indigenous Team) as well as Aunty Connie who led us in St Pat’s largest Smudging Ceremony. We gathered in the Mall where we were invited into the Smudging ritual followed by singing and drumming led by Ms. Trines. Members of our ISA were able to break bread together and to share in a cup of tea.
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Things are starting up for our grade 11 & 12 Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs. There are four SHSM programs at St. Patrick’s High School including Health & Wellness, Hospitality & Tourism, Information & Communication Technology, and Transportation. This fall, students will have the opportunity to participate in various certifications including, but not limited to, Customer Service, Fire Safety & Extinguisher Use training as well as First Aid, CPR-C, & AED training. Many SHSM students have also been invited to attend the Level Up! event where they will have the opportunity to interact with professionals in various trades and explore various career pathways. Students in these programs will be provided various certification and experiential learning opportunities throughout the year.
Grad Retreat
Yesterday, Thursday September 26, our Grade 12 students enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day at Britannia Beach for their Grad Retreat. The first of many events for their final year at St Pat’s. The day was filled with team building activities, and amazing talks from our guest speakers Paul Racine, the Pat’s football coach, and David Kajoba, our Black Grad Coach, and reflective letter writing which went in our Grad Time Capsule and will be opened right before graduation. The pizza lunch and sunshine made the day all the more memorable.
Meet the Teacher
I would like to thank all families that joined us on Meet the Teacher Night. It was such a wonderful opportunity to meet new families and reconnect with returning families. A special thank you to Linda LoFaro and her LARGE number of Staff and Student Volunteers that made our inaugural Meet the Teacher Night Barbecue an incredible success!
From Ms LoFaro: A huge thank you to our student volunteers for their boundless energy and enthusiasm—it truly made the event special. Once again, the Irish family, including students and staff, united to create a memorable experience, which we are looking forward to repeating next year!
High School Athletics
The start of a new school year brings the beginning of the Fall sports schedule.
Kicking off the season include the following teams: Varsity Football, Sr Boys Soccer, Jr Boys Soccer, X-Country, Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Girls Rugby 7's, Sr Boys Rugby 7's, Jr Boys Rugby 7's, Sr Boys Volleyball and Varsity Hockey. All team schedules and results can be seen on www.fatdog.ca.
International Languages Secondary Program
Did you know that you can learn or master a language other than English and French while earning credits towards your high school diploma? The International Languages Secondary program with OCSB offers courses in languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Punjabi, Ukrainian and more. Classes are held virtually or in-person every Saturday morning, from 9 am to 12:30 pm. For more information, check out the brochure in the guidance counselors' office or visit 2023-2024 IL Secondary (Credit) program.T
Messaging from Ottawa Public Health
This information below was shared by our Communications Department on all the Board's social media channels, before the start of school. Now that we are a few weeks into the school year, could you please send this letter from Dr Etches to your families through your normal channel (next newsletter, etc)? It is provided in English and French.
LAUNCH 2024 - Virtual Education and Career Conference for Teens.
To support career exploration and pathway planning, grade 10-12 students across the Ottawa Catholic School Board will have the opportunity to visit a Virtual Education and Career Conference on Wednesday, November 6th. The fair runs from 9am to 8pm so students may also attend on their own time if desired.
The OCSB has partnered with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and the Peel District School Boards to provide students the opportunity to explore many post-secondary institutions, associations, employers, and unions, spanning all pathways. Students will be able to interact with representatives who will be available to answer questions through a combination of pre-recorded videos and live chats. Students will also be able to attend live presentations on a variety of topics, including scholarship application tips, budgeting for post secondary, careers in the trades, and many, many more. Please see a complete list of presentations here.
We are also excited to announce that we will also have a keynote address by Aubrey Noronha Aubrey Noronha (NA-ROW-NA) is a recognized Character Education and Safe Schools Speaker who believes in the possibility of a safer and more emotionally connected school culture. Through his work, Aubrey seeks to instill his hope for the future into the minds and hearts of youth and caring adults.
We encourage both students and parents to attend this event! Registration is now open, just click here to register.
High School Exams and RSTs
Our Grades 10-12 students will once again be completing RSTs and/or Exams as a part of the final assessment of their courses. Once again, Grade 9 students will only complete RSTs, they will NOT have exams as part of their final assessments. Please watch for an update regarding their schedule during that period.
RSTs will be completed in the final 2-3 weeks before exams. We ask that families please take note of the following dates and to avoid any non-essential travel or absences during those periods. It is critical that students complete the designated final assessments to be able to earn their credit.
Semester 1 RST Period January 6 - 22, 2024
Semester 1 Examinations (Grades 10-12) January 23 - 29, 2025
Semester 2 RST Period June 2 - 18, 2025
Second Semester Examinations (Grades 10-12) June 19 - 25, 2025
Important Dates
Please mark your calendars for key dates for the 2024-2025 school year!
Orange Shirt Day AND Dress Up Day
September 30, 2024
7/8 Immunization Clinic
October 1-3, 2024
H.S. Letters of Intervention
October 10, 2024
Opening Liturgies
October 10, 2024
PD Day
October 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Day
October 14, 2024
Grade 12 Grad Assembly (Period 1)
October 16, 2024
Leadership Camp
October 17-18, 2024
H.S. Parent-Teacher Interviews
October 17, 2024
Early Dismissal Grade 7-12
October 17, 2024
H.S. Fall Academic Award Ceremony
October 23, 2024
Photo Retakes
October 25, 2024
Have a great weekend!
Principal's Newsletter September 2024
Principal’s Message
It is the end of our first week of school and it was a busy one! We were so happy to welcome our students this week and to help them get settled into their new routines. We held our grade-level assemblies on Wednesday and Thursday, where we reviewed our Board’s new 3-Year Spiritual Theme (Year One is Open Doors), use of technology expectations, uniforms, new Cell Phone policy and many other day-to-day operational items. The Athletic program is already in full swing with fall sports team try-outs already happening. The school atmosphere is full of energy and we are happy to be back into the daily swing of things!!!!
Stay Safe and Be Well!
Mme Al Koura
Catholic School Council
A little reminder about the upcoming first Catholic School Council meeting.
Our first Catholic School Council meeting will take place on Monday, September 23rd at 7:00 pm. At this first meeting, we will elect our executive council; confirm the dates of our future meetings; and vote to pass the recently revised Constitution. Note: only executive members can vote. Click here to see a list of the eligible council positions.
If you are unable to attend this first meeting but have an interest in one of the council positions, please send an email to the school office with a subject line of “re Catholic School Council” and indicate your position of interest by no later than 3 pm on Monday, September 23rd.
This meeting will be hybrid. For virtual attendance, please email the school to get a link for the meeting and for those joining in-person, meet us in the Learning Commons.
We look forward to working with you this upcoming school year.
International Languages Secondary Program
Did you know that you can learn or master a language other than English and French while earning credits towards your high school diploma? The International Languages Secondary program with OCSB offers courses in languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Punjabi, Ukrainian and more. Classes are held virtually or in-person every Saturday morning, from 9 am to 12:30 pm. For more information, check out the brochure in the guidance counselors' office or visit 2023-2024 IL Secondary (Credit) program.T
Uniforms
A reminder to all parents that students are expected to be in full uniform on the first day of school. Parents are encouraged to submit their uniform orders in asap (if not already done). Here is the LINK for Top Marks in case you have not ordered yet!!! A reminder that black jeans, black jogging pants and black leggings (when worn without the skirt/kilt on top) are NOT acceptable uniform bottoms. The Top Marks top is a mandatory uniform item, to be worn daily - NOT under a non-unform top. More details are found in the Student Handbook as well as on our School Website.
We are counting on parental support to encourage your child/ren to be respectful of the uniform expectations.
Used Uniforms
Families who might have gently used uniform pieces at home, be it that your child has outgrown them and/or they no longer need them, are being asked to consider donating these items to the school. Our office would greatly appreciate the donations so that we can support other families within our community.
Lunch Time
A gentle reminder that although local businesses are happy to welcome our High School students in their establishments at lunch, students must be mindful of their behaviour so as to represent our school community with pride.
St Pat’s students are also reminded not to be found on our neighbouring school’s (Ridgemont) property at any time of our and/or their school day.
Lockers
We have already received many opt-in requests for lockers from our Grade 11 and 12 students. In case you missed it in last week’s newsletter, here is the link to the form. Students must be logged into their OCSBStudent account to be able to access and complete the form. Starting September 9th, lockers will be randomly assigned through my.studentinfo.ca for those who are assigned one. Lockers will be assigned based on first come, first served basis or individual needs of the student.
Meet the Teacher
REMINDER: You are invited to our Meet the Teacher event that will be taking place on Thursday, September 19th. This year, we will begin with a Family BBQ between 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. The Meet the Teacher will run between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This is an opportunity to meet your child/children’s teachers. An opening gathering will take place at 5:00 in the cafeteria before you can meet Intermediate staff in the 7/8 gym and the High School staff (for both Semester 1 and 2) in the main gym. Please use this LINK to pre-order your BBQ items using School Cash Online. We look forward to seeing and meeting you!
High School Exams and RSTs
Our Grades 10-12 students will once again be completing RSTs and/or Exams as a part of the final assessment of their courses. Once again, Grade 9 students will only complete RSTs, they will NOT have exams as part of their final assessments. Please watch for an update regarding their schedule during that period.
RSTs will be completed in the final 2-3 weeks before exams. We ask that families please take note of the following dates and to avoid any non-essential travel or absences during those periods. It is critical that students complete the designated final assessments to be able to earn their credit.
Semester 1 RST Period January 6 - 22, 2024
Semester 1 Examinations (Grades 10-12) January 23 - 29, 2025
Semester 2 RST Period June 2 - 18, 2025
Second Semester Examinations (Grades 10-12) June 19 - 25, 2025
Important Dates
Please mark your calendars for key dates for the 2024-2025 school year!
Last Day to Request Course Changes for Semester 1
September 11, 2024
Picture Day
September 12, 2024
Meet the Teacher
September 19, 2024
PD Day
October 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Day
October 14, 2024
Have a great weekend!
Principal's Newsletter August 2024
Principal’s Message
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable summer and is ready to welcome the 2024-2025 school year. This year, we begin Year 1 of our Board’s new 3-year Spiritual Theme: We are called to Open Doors, Build Bridges, Nourish New Beginnings. “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock…” (Rev 3:20) As we OPEN our DOORS on September 3rd, our first day of school, the Irish family will be welcoming many new students and staff! We are growing in numbers and have even added a few more portables.
This year, we are welcoming a new member to our Administration team: Mme Paula Joly. Mme Joly is joining us after serving the St Paul High School community as Vice-Principal for over 6 years. Mme Joly will be working with families with last names starting with A - D. Welcome to the Irish Family!
I am happy to share the news that our Technology department is undergoing a major renovation. The Transportation and Construction classrooms are being updated and modernized to meet the changing needs of these programs. At the moment, the Transportation classroom is undergoing this construction and we hope to have it back online by the Second Semester.
I would also like to thank our Custodial Staff, Office and Support staff as well as our Guidance Team for their continued dedication to complete all summer tasks so that we are prepared to welcome your children on Tuesday.
There are many important points in this first Newsletter and I kindly ask you to take a few moments to go through the various points.
Stay Safe and Be Well!
Mme Al Koura
Catholic School Council
Welcome/Bienvenue to our new and returning families to the 2024/2025 school year!
Our first Catholic School Council meeting will take place on Monday, September 23rd at 7:00 pm. At this first meeting, we will elect our executive council; confirm the dates of our future meetings; and vote to pass the recently revised Constitution. Note: only executive members can vote. Click here to see a list of the eligible council positions.
If you are unable to attend this first meeting but have an interest in one of the council positions, please send an email to the school office with a subject line of “re Catholic School Council” and indicate your position of interest by no later than 3 pm on Monday, September 23rd.
This meeting will be hybrid. For virtual attendance, please email the school to get a link for the meeting and for those joining in-person, meet us in the Learning Commons.
We look forward to working with you this upcoming school year.
First Day Procedures
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3rd. Students in Grade 7 are to report to the 7/8 Gym while students in Grade 8 are to report to Gym C in the Main building. They will meet their Homeroom teachers there before proceeding to their homerooms. Students should receive a communication from Homeroom teachers later this week to confirm who they should be looking for when they arrive in their respective spaces.
High School Student schedules will be available from MyStudentInfo.ca after 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31st. For students who do not have access to MyStudentInfo.ca, they can report to the Mall/Atrium where they can get their schedule from a member of Student Services.
All eLearning students must report to the Learning Commons to check-in. They will be required to attend an orientation. The orientation is essential to ensure that you are able to login and have access to the correct course. eLearning uses different tools than Hapara, so you will want a quick tour to help you navigate the online learning environment.
In case you didn't see it, here is the LINK for the letter that was sent home earlier this week with some important first day information.
Bell Schedule
7-8
Entrance Bell
8:25 am
Period 1
8:30 am - 9:25 am
Period 2
9:30 am - 10:20 am
Period 3
10:25 am - 11:15 am
Period 4
11:20 am - 12:10 pm
Lunch
12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
Period 5
12:55 pm - 1:45 pm
Period 6
1:50 pm - 2:40 pm
9-12
Entrance Bell
8:25 am
Homeroom
8:30 am - 8:40 am
Period 1
8:40 am - 9:55 am
Period 2
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Lunch
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Period 3
12:05 pm - 1:20 pm
Period 4
1:25 pm - 2:40 pm
Uniforms
A reminder to all parents that students are expected to be in full uniform on the first day of school. Parents are encouraged to submit their uniform orders in asap (if not already done). Here is the LINK for Top Marks in case you have not ordered yet!!! A reminder that black jeans, black jogging pants and black leggings (when worn without the skirt/kilt on top) are NOT acceptable uniform bottoms. Let’s start off the 2024-2025 school year in proper uniform!!!!!t Services - Welcome, High School Schedules and Course Changes
The Student Services Department looks forward to welcoming students and working with parents this school year. We invite you to visit the Student Services section of our school website (sph.ocsb.ca) for important information on Grade 7-12 programming, Community Service Hours Opportunities and Graduation & Post-Secondary information. Appointment requests forms can also be accessed through this site. Please note: dates and information will be updated throughout the school year as they become available.
High School Schedules (Grades 9-12)
Schedules for the current school year will be finalized the week before school.
Returning students are asked to check their MySPH portal to view an updated schedule on Monday evening (September 2nd). Students can go directly to their Period 1 class on Tuesday morning. Updated schedules will be refreshed in the system by Saturday evening.
Students who are new to the school will not be able to access MySPH and are asked to come to Student Services for a copy of their schedule. Volunteers will be available to help students find their classes and to answer any questions.
If a student has a blank on their schedule or needs to drop a course taken in Summer school, they are asked to come to Student Services during the blank period to select a course. If a student’s blank is in Semester 2, they are asked to complete a course change request form.
Students should ensure the following:
They have a full schedule - 8 courses for the year. Grade 12 students can have one study period/spare per semester if it works as part of their graduation plan.
They have all course prerequisites for the courses on their schedule.
Graduating students have all courses required for post-secondary (Ontario universities require a minimum of six 4U or 4M level courses, Ontario Colleges require a Grade 12 English for all programs)- research website is available on the Student Services section of the school website.
High School Schedule Changes (Grades 9-12)
An online course change request form will be available on the school website (Student Services section) on Tuesday, September 3rd to address any issues with schedules. The form will be open until Wednesday, September 11th (8:00pm). Course changes will be made based on availability and prioritized for the following reasons:
Incomplete schedule (blanks) due to conflicts with selected courses
Missing a prerequisite course for a current course
Pathway/level change (priority to Grade 12 students)
As was communicated during course selection, we are not able to make any changes to Grade 9 & 10 elective courses.
Guidance counsellors will respond to requests by email and will make appointments when needed. Students must check their school email for a response to their course change request.
It is very important that students continue to follow their current schedules until a guidance counsellor has communicated with them. We will do our best to accommodate course change requests when possible.
Student Appointments (Grades 7-12)
Guidance counsellors will be focused on scheduling in the first week of school. An online appointment request form will be available on Tuesday, September 10th for students wanting to meet with their counsellor for academic, career or personal counselling. The form will be on the school website (Student Services section).
New Cell Phone Policy
At the end of the last school year, the Minister of Education announced new expectations on Cell Phone use at schools. As such, the OCSB has updated our Board’s School Code of Conduct to align with this new direction.
This past Tuesday, parents received a communication from the Board with these updates and we would like to remind you that we expect students to arrive at school ready to learn and be respectful of these expectations.
For the 2024-2025 school year, Grades 7 and 8 students will have to secure their phones in their locker during class time. They can access their telephones before school, at lunch and after school. Teachers will communicate with students if/when access to cell phones will be permitted - only for academic purposes.
Grades 9 -12 students must keep their cell phones on silent and OUT OF SIGHT during class time. This means students cannot check their phones for messages, reply to messages or access social media platforms during class time.
Mobile devices can only be used:
for educational purposes, as directed by an educator;
for health and medical purposes (which must be identified in advance);
to support special education needs (included as part of the student’s programming).
If students do not comply with the mobile devices restrictions above, the mobile device must be immediately surrendered to school staff. Failure to surrender the mobile device, by any student, will result in the student being sent to the Principal/Designate and may result in further consequences.
Transportation
St Patrick’s students who are eligible for transportation use OC Transpo to get to school and home. To confirm if your child is eligible for a Presto Pass, please check this website https://ostabusplanner.ottawaschoolbus.ca/TransportationEligibility
Please note that Presto Passes are issued through OSTA for the school year and eligibility is based on distance from school. Last week, the school sent out a message regarding early distribution of Presto Passes for families who would like to pay school fees early. If you did not get a chance to pick up your Presto Pass at that time, they will be handed out next week.
It is crucial for students to register their Presto Passes online in case cards become lost. If cards are not registered we are unable to replace them if lost. You can register your card on their website here or use one of the chromebooks we will have available when you pick up your Presto Pass.
Pick Up and Drop-Offs
To ensure students, staff and parents’ safety, we ask parents to exercise extra caution when picking up and dropping off your child/ren. Please be alert to pedestrians and follow the flow of traffic. Please consider making arrangements to pick-up or drop-off your child down the street at the plaza to avoid congestion in the parking lots. If picking up your child/ren from the Heron Rd parking lot, please do not block our Special Transportation vehicles or the OC Transpo busses route but not entering into the loop.
Students can access the building after 8:00 a.m. (not before) and as such, we encourage you to not drop them off before that time.
Lunch Time
We are very happy to have the cafeteria service return this fall. Our cafeteria accepts cash and tap cards.
7/8 students cannot leave school property at lunchtime (exception: if they are being signed out by a parent/guardian).
High School students can eat their lunch in the cafeteria, the Mall, or on the outdoors grounds. Students who chose to go off property at lunch time must ensure they return to school in time for the start of their afternoon course. We remind our students to be courteous and respectful when visiting their establishments. Let’s be good community members!
The cafeteria service will only be available to serve students until 8:30 am and/or during their respective lunch block. We ask that students NOT leave class to access the cafeteria service.
The Breakfast program will resume. It will be a “Grab ‘N Go.” Information on how to access the program will be shared with students in the first few days.
Lockers
Students in Grade 7-10 will be assigned a locker by their homeroom teachers on the first day. Students must bring a combination lock to receive their assigned locker. We recommend students practice using their lock if they have not used one before.
Unfortunately, at this time, we do not have enough lockers for ALL of our Grade 11 and 12 students. We will be assigning lockers to our senior students via opt-in. If you would like a locker, please fill out this form. Starting September 9th, lockers will be randomly assigned through my.studentinfo.ca for those who receive one. Lockers will be assigned based on first come, first served or individual needs of the student.
Meet the Teacher
You are invited to our Meet the Teacher event that will be taking place on Thursday, September 19th. This year, we will begin with a Family BBQ between 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. The Meet the Teacher will run between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This is an opportunity to meet your child/children’s teachers. An opening gathering will take place at 5:00 in the cafeteria before you can meet Intermediate staff in the 7/8 gym and the High School staff (for both Semester 1 and 2) in the main gym. Please look for a communication shortly to pre-order your BBQ items. You can pay using School Cash Online.
High School Exams and RSTs
Our Grades 10-12 students will once again be completing RSTs and/or Exams as a part of the final assessment of their courses. Once again, Grade 9 students will only complete RSTs, they will NOT have exams as part of their final assessments. Please watch for an update regarding their schedule during that period.
RSTs will be completed in the final 2-3 weeks before exams. We ask that families please take note of the following dates and to avoid any non-essential travel or absences during those periods. It is critical that students complete the designated final assessments to be able to earn their credit.
Semester 1 RST Period January 6 - 22, 2024
Semester 1 Examinations (Grades 10-12) January 23 - 29, 2025
Semester 2 RST Period June 2 - 18, 2025
Second Semester Examinations (Grades 10-12) June 19 - 25, 2025
Student Fees
The fees for 2024-2025 school year are $45 and $30 for any additional siblings. A reminder that this fee also covers the Yearbook, which will be available at the end of the school year.
Immunization Surveillance
For the 2024-2025 school year, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) will be resuming their review of student immunization records as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act. Students may be at risk of suspension if their records are not updated within the given timeframe. Please read this Immunization Letter from OPH to ensure your child is up-to-date on their immunizations.
Important Dates
Please mark your calendars for key dates for the 2024-2025 school year!
First Day of School
September 3, 2024
Last Day to Request Course Changes for Semester 1
September 11, 2024
Picture Day
September 12, 2024
Meet the Teacher
September 19, 2024
PD Day
October 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Day
October 14, 2024
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!
Early Student Fees and Presto Card Day
Dear Parents and Guardians:
The new school year is almost here. I hope you have had a great summer break.
We are offering 3 dates next week for students wishing to pay their student fees early, (online or in person) to pick up their presto cards before the first day of school.
Students who do not wish to pay their student fee early or are out of town on these days will receive their presto cards on the first day of school.
The $45.00 student fee includes the purchase of a yearbook and subsidized student events and activities that take place throughout the year. We are encouraging students to pay online using https://www.schoolcashonline.com if possible and to bring their receipt for presto card pick up.
If you have more than one student attending St. Pat’s, the fee for any additional students is $30 per student, i.e. 2 students total fees would be $75 or 3 students would pay $105.
If you do not have a school cash online account please create one and add your student to your profile.
If you are coming in person to pay your fees, please note that the school now has the ability to accept any form of electronic payment i.e. debit and credit card payments.
This year we are offering 3 dates for this event:
Tuesday August 27th - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm : Grades 7 and 8
Wednesday August 28th - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm : Grades 9 and 10
Thursday August 29th - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm : Grades 11 and 12
This will take place in the main gym, the entrance will be at the side of the building near the main parking area.
If you have students in different grades, you can pay their student fees and pick up their presto cards on the same day, you do not have to come on multiple days.
School Year Checklist for Parents/Guardians
We are excited to welcome you back to school very soon! Parents/Guardians we've created a checklist for you to reference before the start of school, ensuring you and your child don't miss out on any exciting news and opportunities we have here at St. Patrick's. If you have any questions or need further assistance please don't hesitate to reach out to us or visit our website for more information.
Complete School Forms for 24/25 on Parent Portal Helpful Hints
Update Your Contact Information on Parent Portal Helpful Hints
We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, September 3.
Letter of Attendance Requests -- 48 Hours Notice Required
Please be advised that due to the volume of requests being received , the Main Office will require 48 hours to complete a letter of attendance . If you require a letter confirming the attendance of your child at St. Patrick's High School, please contact the office via email at patrick.high@ocsb.ca or call us directly at 613-733-0501. When making the request, please include your child's full name and grade as well as your contact information.
School Uniform Policy
SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
The school uniform at St. Patrick’s High School is both a source of pride and identification for the school. By registering at St. Patrick’s, a student is agreeing to uphold the uniform regulations from the time they arrive at school until the end of the school day, including the lunch break. Students who fail to comply with school uniform expectations may be sent home to change into the school uniform or they may be assigned a consequence.
Uniform clothing is ordered through TOP MARKS, our supplier. Orders are placed through the company, and clothing is sent directly to students’ homes by courier.
Our Supplier information is below:
Top Marks www.topmarks.ca
St Patrick’s High School code PAT02
Toll free 1-800-667-7105 (customer service)
**School Uniform consists of garments produced by TOP MARKS for St. Patrick’s High School. All tops will bear a St. Patrick’s logo. All bottoms will bear the TOP MARKS tag.**
UNIFORM INCLUDES
black pants
Tartan skort
black skort
black cargo shorts,
white polo shirt / white blouse or white long or short sleeve shirt with St Patrick’s school logo
St. Patrick’s V-neck sweater, Crew neck sweater, or rugby shirt are permitted; older versions of the uniform (i.e. the St. Patrick's Intermediate hooded sweatshirt) are no longer part of the uniform
7/8 physical education uniform includes black gym shorts and a grey t-shirt and is mandatory for all grade 7 and 8 students.
PLEASE NOTE
solid black tights or leggings may be worn under uniform skirts or kilts; pants, jeans or sweatpants are not permitted under the kilt
REMINDERS
students may wear a plain white T-shirt under a uniform shirt or blouse; wearing a hooded sweatshirt under a school long- or short-sleeved shirt is not permitted
girls may wear a plain white ladies’ camisole under a uniform shirt or blouse; (plain white implies no writing, no logos, no diagrams)
camisoles may not be worn with sweater cardigans unless under a TOP MARKS shirt or Blouse;
skirts and kilts must be worn at a respectable length and such that undergarments are not visible;
Pants and shorts are worn such that undergarments are not visible;
shirts, blouses, and sweater must be worn so shoulders and torsos are covered;
Hats and bandanas are not permitted;
the last Monday of each month (with the exception of June) may be designated a “Dress Up Day” to support a designated charity. Students are reminded to exercise good taste in the selection of their “dress up” apparel.
every Wednesday is designated St. Patrick’s Spirit Day. Students may wear their St. Patrick’s school team or club shirt, with proper uniform bottoms;
students must be in proper uniform for any off-site excursions or activities unless otherwise approved by Administration;
Clothing or accessories that are deemed to be gang related in the opinion of Ottawa Police are unacceptable and not allowed in the school;
any clothing or accessory that is deemed to be inappropriate in the opinion of the Administration is unacceptable and is not allowed in the school.
Wearing clothing with culturally insensitive messages or images is not in keeping with our Catholic value of promoting a safe, caring and inclusive school community. All students are encouraged to wear respectful clothing at all times when on school property or on a school related activity.