Tips for Remote Learning
The following document has been created by the OCDSB to support families through the transition to remote learning. Tips for Remote Learning
UMOJA Conference
This conference, hosted by skills Ontario, is for Black youth and families to learn about post-secondary pathways leading to successful careers in skilled trades and technologies industries. Please click here to view the conference flyer.
Summer Employment Help
My name is Jinny Caron. I am a Provincial Youth Outreach Worker with BGC Ottawa. I am reaching out to everyone as I am sure many young people out there are looking for their first job, summer job or part time job. My role as a youth worker is to connect youth from the ages 12-24 to various services and resources out there. On that note, I will be offering a few employment sessions over the next few weeks related to the topics below. Please click on the link provided below to register for my workshops.
https://forms.gle/wAeDrVYjpzLo6YmU9
First session- Resume and reference workshop
January 18th from 11:45-12:45 and January 19th from 4pm-5pm
2nd session- Important skills to have in the labour market and First Impressions Workshop
January 25th from 11:45-12:45 and January 26th from 4pm-5pm
3rd session- Interview planning
February 1st from 11:45-12:45 and February 2 from 4pm-5pm
CW Walk for Wenjack News
In October, Cairine Wilson Secondary School held its second annual Walk for Wenjack to honour the legacy of Chanie Wenjack and raise awareness of the history of residential schools. Through the collaborative efforts of students and staff, the school became the #1 fundraising team in Canada for the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund this year. Please click here to read the full news article.
OCDSB Cares
OCDSB Cares is an anonymous reporting tool for students looking to share concerns about the health, well-being, and safety of themselves and/or others.
Please refer to this link for more information.
Attention Graduating Students of 2021/22!
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
The OSSLT requirement has been waived for graduating students in the 2021/22 school year.
Community Involvement Hours for 2021/22 Graduating Students
For students graduating in the 2021/22 school year, the community involvement graduation requirement has been reduced to a minimum of 20 hours of community involvement activities.
For more information about this and volunteer opportunities, please consult this link.
Please speak with your guidance counsellor if you have any questions.
CW Clothing Orders
This year's clothing sales are now live online. Order your new CW gear with our new logo and design on it. Here is the clickable link to the online store or you can copy/paste the following into a new web browser: https://vsp.net/boutique-cairine-wilson/
CW Food drive success!
This year's food drive was another huge success. Thank you for everyone involved. The CW Key Club collected $350 and 6500 items of food to donate to the Ottawa Food Bank.
CW Link Webpage
The CW Link Crew has made an amazing website with a ton of information they want to share with the rest of the CW community. On their webpage you'll find details on clubs, teams, sports seasons, special events, spirit days and much more. Please click on this link to visit the CW Link website.
Cairine Wilson Clubs are here! To see all of our club options please watch the following video.
Homework Support?
Are you interested in receiving support for your homework? Do you want to learn new study skills? The Literacy/Numeracy Program with OCDSB's Department of Continuing Education provides students in Grades 7-12 with a supervised opportunity to complete, review, practice and organize for greater success at school.
For more information, including registration for this program, please consult this link.
Contacting CWSS
Cairine Wilson Secondary School
613-824-4411
Unfortunately, due to COVID 19, if you need to reach a member of our administration, main office and student services team, please refer to the emails and extension #’s below and leave a message.
Administration
Principal (andrew.cumberland@ocdsb.ca) Ext 2000
V.Principal (darlene.laporte@ocdsb.ca) Ext 2001
V.Principal (guy.macdougall@ocdsb.ca) Ext 2002
Main Office
Off.Admin (valerie.james@ocdsb.ca) Ext 2003
Asst. OA (jacqueline.chaine@ocdsb.ca) Ext 2004
Off. Asst (marisa.riva-yuke@ocdsb.ca) Ext 2005
Guidance Department
Head of Guidance (L – Z) (russell.wolfe@ocdsb.ca) Ext. 2009
Guidance Counsellor (A – K) (jason.kirby@ocdsb.ca) Ext.2010
Office. Guidance Asst (donna.odonnell@ocdsb.ca) Ext. 2011