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Holy Redeemer School Council
The Holy Redeemer School Council is comprised of the school Principal and Vice-Principal, along with members representing parents/guardians, teaching staff, and the broader community. Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on important topics throughout the school year.
We are a dedicated group of parents and guardians working together to support our students, staff, and school community. From organizing much-loved events like the End-of-Year BBQ, school dances, school merchandise and Christmas Shopping Day, to running the school lunch program, our council plays an active role in making school life fun and enriching for everyone.
Beyond events, we work behind the scenes to secure grants for important initiatives—such as last year’s Paul Davis Internet Safety presentation—and to provide financial support for teacher-led classroom projects and activities. We’d love for you to get involved or reach out anytime! Contact us at: HolyRedParentCouncil@gmail.com.
2025-2026 School Council Members
Co-Chairs: Megan Mills and Allison Peterkin
Treasurer: Erin Stead
Co-Secretaries: Virginia Le Bihan, Emily Senft, Jess Hussey-Best
Parish Representative: Kelly Bean
CSPA Representative: Jacinta Kemboi
Members at Large: Deirdre Waud, Nicole Allward, Stephanie Park, Andrew Lee
Principal: Paul Gautreau
Vice-Principal: Les MacFarlane
Teacher Representative: TBD
2025/2026 Meeting Dates (Subject to Change)
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm ~ Minutes
Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:30pm ~ Agenda
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm
Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm
Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30pm
Sacramental Preparation Information for 2025-2026
Holy Redeemer Parish offers sacramental prepration programs for children to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. Please see these letters from the Parish with important information about sacramental preparation for the 2025-2026 school year.
First Eucharist Information (for Grade 2 and up)
Confirmation Information (for Grade 6)
Accessing the Parent Portal
If you don't have a Parent Portal account? Before you can use the Parent Portal, you must register so that we can verify your information. This ensures that only authorized parents/guardians are able to view their child’s report card. You only need to register once, even if you have more than one child in the OCSB. Your secure account will give you access to all of your children’s report card data. To register, you will need to provide the following information. To ensure privacy and security it must match the data that is on record with the school:
Email address of Parent/Guardian
First name of Parent/Guardian
Last name of Parent/Guardian
House Number (the number in the home address) of the youngest child in the family who is registered in an OCSB school
Birthdate of the youngest child in the family who is registered in an OCSB school
Step 1: Go to the school board’s website, www.ocsb.ca and scroll all the way down to the bottom. You will see the links to the different portals. Click on “Parent Portal” and follow the instructions to register.
Step 2: Activate your account. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link. Click the link in the email to set up your password and activate your Parent Portal account.
Step 3: Access the Parent Portal. There are two ways to access the Parent Portal: online through a web browser, or on a mobile device through an iOS or Android app. Both provide the same student information, but the app will allow you to receive notifications. Click the button on the Board website’s Parent Portal screen to go to the portal login screen. Or, if using your phone, click the Install App button in the bottom right corner of the login screen.
Troubleshooting Issues: If you are having difficulty getting into the Parent Portal there are normally three issues:
The email you are logging in with isn't the email that the school uses
For address they are only asking for your STREET number only.
You are asked to give the birth date of your youngest child AT THE SCHOOL.
There is a chat button at the bottom right corner and if you click that they can walk you through the steps.
For more information, please visit https://www.ocsb.ca/parents/
Bus Information
BUS COLOURS FOR 2025-2026
V 113 AM / A 04 PM ~ Pink
V 66 AM / V 76 PM ~ Red
A 01 ~ Blue
A 23 ~ Green
V 28 ~ Purple
Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA)
613-224-8800
Sign Up to Receive School Emails
School Messenger is the platform used by our school board to communicate with parents. Please sign up for School Messenger to make sure you will be receiving all communication from our school.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIP: Check your School Messenger preferences to ensure that you have selected “General”. This selection necessary for you to receive all regular school and board newsletters, notices and reminders.
OCSB Parent Organizations
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA)
The Ottawa Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all OCSB parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, social media, and email newsletters, they provide updates on education in Ottawa & Ontario, as well as tips, resources and information to help parents support their children in school. All parents are welcome and encouraged to join their e-mail list, follow them on social media @OttawaCSPA, and register to attend their meetings or events via EventBrite.
OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, the Director of Education, an elementary and high school principal, and other school board staff as required. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage, and enhance parent engagement at the school board level to improve student achievement and well-being. PIC is a subcommittee of CSPA, and parent members are appointed by CSPA.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The OCSB’s Special Education and Advisory Committee (SEAC) makes recommendations to the Board in respect of any matter affecting the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils.
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