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School Council
The Holy Redeemer School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing parents/guardians, teaching staff, and community representatives. School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:
local calendar of events and activities
school code of student behavior
school curriculum and program goals
selection of the Principal through the identification of a profile-type for the school
school budget priorities
school-community communication strategy ie methods of reporting to parents and the community
extra-curricular activities in the school
MEETINGS: Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday every month at 6:30pm.
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chair: Allison Peterkin
Vice-Chair: vaacant
Treasurer : Erin Stead
Secretary: Suzana McNeil / Mary Munene
Parish Rep: vacant
CSPA Rep : Krista Blakely
Parent Reps: Kelly Bean, Emily Senft, Debby Babarinsa, Megan Mills, Jess Hussey Best, Duane Naipaul, Amy Cummer
Principal/Vice-Principal: Paul Gautreau/Jennifer Divell
Teacher Rep: Erin McStravick
Our School Council needs your voice, your input, your contribution to make the school better for all students, including yours! If you are interested in joining us or helping out, please contact the school.
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
V 113 AM / E 111 PM ~ Pink
V 66 AM / V133 PM ~ Red
E 109 ~ Blue
V 25 ~ 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.
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)
Weekly Prayers of Intercession
We're starting something new at Holy Redeemer. Each week, our school community will use these prayers of intercession during our morning prayer. Please join us by using them your own personal prayers as well.
June 22: Lord, as this school year comes to a close, we thank you for all that we have learned and experienced. We pray that you will bless us this week, and watch over us during the summer months. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Please join us by including this prayer in your prayers this coming week.
June 15: This week we ask for the Holy Sprit’s guidance in following Jesus more closely every day. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Please join us by including this prayer in your prayers this coming week.
April 21: Risen Lord, help us to live lives full of compassion and mercy, as did your faithful servant, Pope Francis. Please join us by including this prayer in your prayers this coming week.
April 13: As we reflect on Jesus’ triumphant arrival in Jerusalem on a donkey to shouts of 'Hosanna!', we pray that we glorify You through our words and actions. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this coming week.
April 6: We pray for our continued Lenten journey, and the opportunity we have to enter into a new and deeper life with Christ. We also pray for all students who are preparing to make their First Communion. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this coming week. (adapted from https://livingwithchrist.ca/)
March 30: We pray for all those who are preparing to receive sacraments of initiation. May they feel the love of the Lord through the support of the Catholic community. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this coming week.
March 23: In this time of Lent, we pray that we may be inspired to renew our relationships with God and with one another. May we be signs of hope in our world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this coming week.
March 3:This week, as we enter the season of Lent, may we grow in faith, courage and wisdom as we reflect on Jesus' great sacrifice. With faith-filled hearts, we ask our loving and merciful God. Amen. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this coming week.
February 24: This week, we ask our loving and Merciful God to grant Pope Francis strength and healing. May Your divine grace rest upon him, restore his health and fill him with renewed vigor to continue leading Your Church with compassion and wisdom. We offer this prayer in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this coming week. (adapted from https://cafod.org)
February 17: This week, we pray for families. We pray that the Holy Spirit fills every home with abundant love, caring, laughter, learning and joy. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this coming week.
February 10: This week, we pray that the Blessed Virgin helps us to listen, to hear and to respond to the call of the Lord. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this coming week.
February 3: This week, as we celebrate Black History Month, we are reminded that all people are created in the image of God. Help us to always treat others with respect and dignity. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this coming week.
January 20: This week we pray for the Church. Nourished by and faithful to God's Word, that we may be witnesses to the Good News of Jesus Christ. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this coming week.
January 12 This week we pray that God fills our school community with His Spirit, so that our words and actions will always be an extension of Jesus’ love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this week.
January 6 As we begin this Jubilee Year, may we be “Pilgrims of Hope” and look to the year ahead with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this week.
December 15 May your Advent journey be filled with many blessings and may you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
December 8 As we prepare for Christmas, we pray for God’s forgiveness for the times when we have done wrong, when we have hurt other people or damaged our earth. May God’s love lead us to make a change and to live differently. Merciful God, hear our prayer. Please join us by including this prayer in your own personal prayers this week.
December 1 This week marks the start of Advent. We ask our Lord to energize our bodies and fill our hearts with your spirit as we prepare for the birth of Jesus. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
November 24 We pray that when the day is dark and dreary, we can be a light for others, just like Jesus is a light for us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
November 18 This week is Bullying Awareness Week. We pray that God will open our hearts and help us to show kindness to everyone in our school, regardless of whether they are our best friends or not. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
November 11 This week, we pray for our veterans and their families. We also pray for all our loved ones who have died in the hope of resurrection. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
November 4 This week, we pray for the courage to respond to the needs of the people we see around us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
October 28 Friday is All Saints Day. This week we pray that we might hear and answer God’s call, just like the saints did. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
October 21 This harvest, we pray for a world where all people may have everything they need to eat. Lord, in your mercy…
Inspired by: https://cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-resources/weekly-intercessions
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