CSPA Supporting Ourselves and Eachother-January 27th
Supporting ourselves and each other!
With COVID-19 affecting every aspect of our lives, our OCSB Community is feeling the impact of the pandemic on their mental health. Small actions from recognizing stressors, to being there for a loved one can help support mental health and strengthen our communities during this difficult time. Join us January 27th for some wonderful sessions supporting our mental health and the mental health of our families.
For more information and to register: http://OttawaCSPA.eventbrite.com
Students of the Month
Each month, St. Josephine awards a Student of the Month Certificate and Chapters gift card to a student in each grade based on nominations submitted by teachers. Here are the criteria on which decisions are made:
Community and Citizenship-works on improving our world for the betterment of others
Character-qualities essential for being personally effective in a complex world including: grit, tenacity, perseverance, resilience, reliability, leadership, and honesty.
Communication-the student uses a variety of tools to connect with the right audience
Critical Thinking-the student applies information and knowledge in the real world
Collaboration-the student uses their talents and abilities while accepting, valuing and building upon the strengths that others bring to the table
Creativity-the student thinks outside the box, is resourceful, and takes risks to come up with innovative ideas and solutions to problems
Please select this link to view the winners of September's Student of the Month Awards.
Anxiety Resources for Parents
Please find below some links that you may find useful if you're looking for support from a psychologist in our community along with some tips on how to break the cycle of anxiety. Guidance counsellors are also available to ask/answer questions.
Retraining the Brain to Break the Cycle of Anxiety
https://walkincounselling.com/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca
https://ottawa-psychologists.org/
What you need to know about cyberbullying
This pamphlet outlines examples of cyberbullying and who students can turn to if being bullied.
Tips for parents to support virtual learning
Virtual learning is a new experience for all of us. Here are some Tips for Parents to help navigate this new learning landscape.