Dear parents/guardians,

Back by popular demand - The White Elephant Sale on Thursday,  December 11th 2025!

The White Elephant Sale gives students a chance to buy Christmas gifts for their family. 

We would appreciate donations of items (toys, ornaments, household items, etc.). Please look around your home for items that you no longer need and bring them to school.  Spread the word to grand-parents and neighbours who might also have items to donate.  All items must be brought to school by Tuesday, December 9th to be sorted and organized.  We are also accepting donations of wrapping paper and gift bags.  

The  Grade 6 students will wrap the presents that the students buy. On December 11th, please send in money (prices range from $0.50 to $5.00)  and a shopping bag for transport of gifts home.  The purpose of the sale is to raise money for the St. Basil’s Food Cupboard and the Grade 6 end of year activities. 

If you are interested in volunteering on the day of the event, please make sure that you have filled out the volunteer application and current police records check.  You can find more information at https://www.ocsb.ca/contact/volunteers/ Please email Mrs. Farrell at susan.farrell@ocsb.ca to volunteer. 

Thank you!

St. Daniel Weekly Update

November 24 - November 28, 2025

Prayer

Loving God,

Help us to be builders of bridges, connecting hearts with compassion and care. Guide our actions to be full of love as we work together, hand in hand. May our small acts of compassion change the world and bring peace and joy to all we meet.

Amen   

Twelfth  Week of School

This week, our collective prayers focused on practical steps our school community can take to eliminate bullying, both within the school grounds and beyond. We opened the week with a liturgy that acknowledged and offered prayers for those who have been harmed by others, and to God, asking for support for individuals who are struggling inwardly, so that they may be empowered to choose new ways of behaving and expressing fraternal love.

It is wonderful to see that the colder weather has not diminished the Junior students' passion for soccer. Despite the recent snowfall and dipping temperatures, a spirited game can still be found during nearly every recess period. The commitment to the sport is truly heartwarming, though the players' speed and agility have understandably been impacted. The addition of snowpants, bulky winter coats, and heavy boots has certainly necessitated a slower, more deliberate style of play, transforming the high-speed sprints of autumn into a more tactical, perhaps even comedic, waddle across the snowy field. Nevertheless, the excitement and teamwork remain as vibrant as ever, proving that a little winter weather is no match for the love of the game. We encourage all students to dress warmly to continue enjoying their outdoor activities.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the St. Daniel Community for its outstanding support of events like the annual White Elephant sale. The constant collection of items in the bin outside the office demonstrates the community's commitment, making this day a favorite for both students and staff. On behalf of the Grade 6 students and the entire school, thank you.

Parent-teacher interviews are a vital component of our educational partnership. This dedicated time allows us to discuss student progress and collaboratively determine strategies to continue and enhance their learning journey. We emphasize that this open communication must be maintained throughout the entire year, as continuous partnership is one of the most essential ways we can support our students' success.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the St. Daniel Lions for the dedication and effort invested in their Anti-Bullying posters. The messages conveyed by these posters are highly valuable to our school-wide commitment to anti-bullying.

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Game On Christmas Camp

December 29-31 / 2025  Frank Ryan CS

Features:

A camp with active participation and the FOCUS ON FUN!

For Girls & Boys Ages 7-13; 9:00am-4:00pm

We will play a variety of sports like: Basketball, Tchoukball, Floorball, Badminton, Target Games & many other great activities.

Professional Physical Educators as instructors

Help Develop Fundamental Movement Skills & Basic Sports Skills

Limited number of campers - register early to avoid disappointment

Pizza Lunch on the final day

Includes Before-Care from 8:30-9:00am & After-Care from 4:00-4:30pm

To Register - Game On Registration - December 2025

St. Daniel Catholic School Council  

Next Meeting:  January 28, 2026   6:30 PM Learning Commons

St. Daniel Christmas Concert 

Save the date!!!!  December 18, 2025.  The concert will begin at 1:30 and should end by 3:30.  

St. Paul High School Market

Please see information regarding St. Paul High School Market.

Council Christmas Event!

Save the date!!! On Thursday, November 27th, the Parent Council will be hosting a Christmas Event at the school beginning at 6:00 PM and going until 8:00 PM. Please see information.

White Elephant Sale

Dear parents/guardians,

Back by popular demand - The White Elephant Sale on Thursday,  December 11th 2025!

The White Elephant Sale gives students a chance to buy Christmas gifts for their family. 

We would appreciate donations of items (toys, ornaments, household items, etc.). Please look around your home for items that you no longer need and bring them to school.  Spread the word to grand-parents and neighbours who might also have items to donate.  All items must be brought to school by Tuesday, December 9th to be sorted and organized.  We are also accepting donations of wrapping paper and gift bags.  

The  Grade 6 students will wrap the presents that the students buy. On December 11th, please send in money (prices range from $0.50 to $5.00)  and a shopping bag for transport of gifts home.  The purpose of the sale is to raise money for the St. Basil’s Food Cupboard and the Grade 6 end of year activities. 

If you are interested in volunteering on the day of the event, please make sure that you have filled out the volunteer application and current police records check.  You can find more information at https://www.ocsb.ca/contact/volunteers/ Please email Mrs. Farrell at susan.farrell@ocsb.ca to volunteer. 

Thank you!

REMINDERS

Arrival / Dismissal Drop off / Pick up

Please be aware of the procedures that are in place for dismissal and pick up.  To promote the safety of our students at St Daniel Catholic School, we have developed and implemented a plan to ensure the safe arrival and dismissal of our children. Parents and school staff have a vital role in this process. 

ARRIVAL: Children enter the gate which is located at the east end of the school . They do so between 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Students will then proceed to the schoolyard. No adults are allowed on the school yard before, during or after school. Educators will be in these designated areas.  At 9:15 when the bell rings, students will line up with classes, and then they will proceed into the school through their designated door, and be escorted with their teacher to their classroom.  In the case of inclement weather, students will enter the school from designated doors, and be directed by staff to their classrooms. We ask for your full cooperation as the safety and security of our children is a whole school approach.  

Dismissal:  Everyone will be dismissed from their classrooms between 3:38 - 3:45pm.  When the buses arrive, kinders will start boarding buses at 3:40, followed by Grades 1-6 students.  EDP students will leave at 3:44 to walk directly to EDP.  Walkers will leave at 3:44 to leave school for home.  

Drop Off /Pick UP If you are driving your child to school in the morning or picking them up at dismissal time, we ask you to park your car away from the school and WALK-A-BLOCK. We ask that you do not enter the Bus drop off zone, these are off limits to all cars between 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM and  3:30 PM - 4:00 PM .

Volunteers

Snowsuit Fund

The Snowsuit Fund provides new snowsuits to children aged 0-15 who are Ottawa residents and considered low-income. Eligibility criteria include proof of the child's age, household income, and address. Families can apply for the program by appointment only through the Snowsuit Fund website. There is a nominal $10 fee to help cover administrative costs.

Breakfast Program

All students are invited to attend the breakfast program.  If you do not want your child to participate in the breakfast program, kindly contact your teacher with this request.

School Messenger

 Please sign up for School messenger to make sure you will be receiving all communication from our school. If this is not completed you may miss out on receiving some important announcements from our school. School Messenger

Parent Portal: 

Please visit Login - enCompass to access your students information and in future their report cards.  Please review the contact information listed.  If any changes need to be made please email Daniel@ocsb.ca with the new updates.  

Office Administrator 

Please take note that oftentimes you will not be able to speak to our Office Administrators 30 minutes before the end of school bell at 3:45 PM. This is a very busy time.  Requests to have students be removed from the bus or ready for you to pick them up early should be done in the morning,  by communication in the agenda or a voicemail message before 12:00 PM.  Please understand that these types of requests may not be addressed if you are calling late. We would kindly ask that if you are requesting a pick up at 3:30, please wait until 3:45.

Thank you 

Important Dates

November 24      Anti Bullying Magic Show

November 27      Council Christmas Event

Future Dates

December 11        White Elephant Sale

December 18        St. Daniel Christmas Concert

Triduum Schedule