Media Releases

Students in Douglas and Eganville show their talents and share their joy

Posted: 31/01/2012

At the Catholic elementary schools in Douglas and Eganville, students have been spreading joy and good will this winter, not only in their classrooms, but also throughout their communities. Their activities have ranged from singing for seniors to raising funds for needy children, to sports and religious instruction, not to mention
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JR/SR 2012 Kindergarten Registration

Posted: 30/11/2011

JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

FOR SEPTEMBER 1, 2012,

JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 10, 2012 inclusive

2012 Kindergarten Registration

NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2012

The Ministry of Education’s full-day, everyday Early Learning Program continues to grow in our
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From snakes to compost and the chicken-dance, Catholic students are learning to lead

Posted: 25/10/2011

The Petawawa/Chalk River/Deep River community of schools has had an action-packed fall with activities that range from building teams to making compost and befriending reptiles.

Students at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Deep River have been building School Community Spirit Teams, says Principal Cheryl St. Elier. “Students are working together to build
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Students enthusiastic as Madawaska schools set spiritual, environmental goals for new year

Posted: 28/09/2011

The 2011–2012 school year opened with great enthusiasm and a bevy of activities throughout the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board.

The big event for September was the annual “Partridge Run” when 350 students from area schools converged on St. Mary’s Catholic School in Wilno to run the cross-country event and view
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Renfrew County Catholic students exceed provincial averages on annual EQAO Snapshot

Posted: 14/09/2011

The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board wishes to congratulate its pupils on their outstanding overall performance on the annual Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessments.

“We’re very happy with the results of the most recent assessments,” comments Chair Bob Schreader. “Surpassing the provincial target of 75% in five of the
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Renfrew County Catholic District School Board announces leadership team changes for 2011–2012

Posted: 07/09/2011

As the 2011–2012 school year begins, the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce several changes in principal and vice-principal staff positions at its community of schools.

Mark Searson will take over as Principal of Bishop Smith Catholic High School in Pembroke. Searson, who joined the RCCDSB in 2001,
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RCCDSB’s summer program gets high marks for participation, success rates

Posted: 07/09/2011

Increased student participation and a high success rate in the Credit Recovery Program have earned high marks for the RCCDSB’s summer school program this year. About 300 students from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 12 participated in the program, which was held at seven school sites across the board in July.

Participating
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Brennan Trainor selected Principal of St. Joseph’s Catholic High School

Posted: 11/07/2011

The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board is happy to announce the re-assignment of Brennan Trainor as the Principal of St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Renfrew beginning in September 2011.

He replaces Mark Searson who has been re-deployed as principal at Bishop Smith Catholic High School in Pembroke.

Trainor, who has been
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School bells still ring in July across the Catholic school system

Posted: 29/06/2011

Approximately 300 students are taking part once again in summer school literacy and numeracy courses and credit programs under the Principalship of Shelley Montgomery and Brennan Trainor.

Courses are offered to elementary students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 to enhance their reading and math skills. Secondary students can take advantage of the
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Renfrew County Catholic District School Board announces 2011-2012 Budget

Posted: 29/06/2011

The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) will invest $58.7 million in its faith-based education system in the 2011-2012 school year, according to the budget passed unanimously by board trustees on June 27, 2011.

“I’m pleased to present our school board’s annual budget,” says Bob Schreader, Chair of the Board. “My
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