Useful Links

Ontario Ministry of Education - www.edu.gov.on.ca

• At this site you will find information about EQAO testing, the Literacy and Numberacy Secretariat, new initiatives within the ministry, as well as advice for parents on education, health and safety.
   

Curriculum pages from the Ministry - www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/index.html

• By following this link, you will find the curriculum documents for elementary schools listed by both subject and grade.  This documents provide the blueprint for what our dedicated teachers are required to teach.
   

People for Education - www.peopleforeducation.com

• People for education is an independent, parent led organization working to support public education in Ontario's English, French and Catholic schools.  The website provides lots of tips and suggestions for parents as well as the results of their various research projects.
   

Ottawa Carleton District School Board - www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca

• This site provides information about public education in Ottawa.  There is a section specifically for parents with lots of relevant information.
   

Ottawa Student Transportation Authority - www.ottawaschoolbus.ca

• Here you will find information on busing such as bus routes and contact information.  Bus cancellations due to bad weather are posted on their home page - you may want to make this a favourite! 
   

Terry Fox Elementary School - www.terryfoxes.ocdsb.ca

• Go here to find general information about the school - phone number, address etc. as well as to see copies of all of the calendars and newsletters.  
   

Orleans Wood Elementary School - www.orleanswoodes.ocdsb.ca

• At this site you will find some general information about the school - contact information, address, school hours and more. 
   

Parent Bookstore - www.parentbooks.ca

• At this site you will find an extremely comprehensive selection of resources for both families and professsionals.   
   

The Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School Councils – www.ocasc.ca

• Here you will find the information on issues relevant to school councils and parents in the OCDSB. 
   

Internet Safe Use information - www.media-awareness.ca & www.iamsafe.ca

• This site offers parents and families guidelines on the safe use of the internet.