O’Gorman High School Athletics 9th Annual Dinner Auction

2010-03-01 Timmins

The OHS Athletic Department is looking for your support. The 9th Annual O’Gorman High School Athletic Dinner Auction will take place Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at the Dante Club.

Schools Raise Funds to Help Haiti

2010-02-19 Northeastern Ontario

The devastating earthquake that changed the lives of the people of Haiti has taken place over a month ago, but the students and staff of each school within the Northeastern Catholic District School Board have not forgotten the Haitian victims.  With $9,203.19 raised to date, the fundraising efforts are still going on.

O’Gorman High School Grade 8 Information Session on February 16th

2010-02-07 Timmins

O’Gorman High School would like to invite all current Grade 8 Students and their parents to attend an Information Session on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 starting at 6:30 pm to ease the transition into Grade 9.

The theme of “Ease The Transition Into Grade 9” will be highlighted throughout the evening with presentations and school tours.

St. Patrick School in Cobalt Makes Donation to Help Victims of Earthquake in Haiti

2010-01-16 Cobalt

The St. Patrick School Youth Group presents a cheque for
$500 to Fr. John Lemire as a donation to be sent to Development and Peace to assist the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Four hundred dollars was raised through fundraising efforts of the St. Patrick Youth Group and $100 was added from St. Patrick School Staff.

Junior Kindergarten Registration on Monday, January 18th

2010-01-15 Timmins

The Northeastern Catholic District School Board would like to remind all parents with children born in 2006 to register their children for Junior Kindergarten on this coming Monday, January 18th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Your neighbourhood Catholic schools will be open to assist you with the registration process.
Please remember to bring with you your child’s birth and baptismal certificates, Immunization Card and Health Card.

Board of Trustees Chair and Vice-Chair Appointments for NCDSB

2010-01-13 Timmins

The Northeastern Catholic District School Board held elections at their annual inaugural meeting on Friday, December 18th, for the position of Chair and Vice-Chair.
Rick Brassard was acclaimed Chair of the Board for the 3rd year in a row and Martin Drainville was elected as Vice-Chair for the period of 2009-2010.

St. Paul School Selected as New Early Learning Program Site

2010-01-14 Timmins

The Northeastern Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that St. Paul School in Timmins, ON has been selected as our Early Learning Program site for 2010-2011.  In September of 2010, kindergarten students will benefit from a partnership between a classroom Teacher and a registered Early Childhood Educator.

Junior Kindergarten Registration

2010-01-11 Timmins

Doors will be open to welcome families for Junior Kindergarten Registration at Northeastern Catholic District School Board schools on Monday, January 18th from 9:00am to 4pm.

Northeastern Catholic DSB Welcomes its Fourteenth School

2009-09-28 Timmins

On September 1st, 2009, the Northeastern Catholic District School Board welcomed its fourteenth school - Bishop Belleau Catholic School - to its Catholic education family. In addition to this new change, the Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Allen to the position of Principal at Bishop Belleau Catholic School.

Trillium North Program Experiences Successful First Year!

2009-09-06 Timmins The Northeastern Catholic District School Board, in partnership with the Trillium Provincial Demonstration School program, piloted an alternative education program for the North at O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School (OICS) in Timmins.

Northeastern Catholic District School Board Appoints New Student Success Leader

2009-08-28 Timmins The Northeastern Catholic District School Board is getting ready for another wonderful school year with the announcement of a new addition to the Senior Administration staff of the Board. James Michaud was appointed the position of Student Success Leader starting August 24th, 2009.

Transportation Changes

Timmins, June 23rd, 2009:North East Tri-Board Student Transportation is proud to announce the issuance of "home stops" for JK/SK students and the launch of new pupil transportation management software for the 2009-2010 school year.

Beyond the Call: A Multimedia Production of the Heroic

Cobalt, June 2009:St. Patrick School in Cobalt, as part of their Writer's on the Wall production series, recently wrote and performed "Beyond the Call: A Multimedia

Catholic Education - Good News for All

Timmins, May 1st, 2009: During Catholic Education week from May 3 to May 9, the Northeastern Catholic District School Board will be celebrating what Catholic education means to our students, to our community and to the province.

Team Mozambique Leaves for Africa

Timmins, May 1st, 2009:The Northeastern Catholic District School Board would like to wish our "Team Mozambique" safe travels as they embark on their journey to Africa on May 3rd, 2009.

New Director of Education Appointed

Timmins, April 21st, 2009: The Northeastern Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Sheculski to the position of Director of Education effective July 1st, 2009. Mr. Sheculski brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the position having worked as Superintendent of Leadership and Faith Development, Program Principal, School Principal, Department Head, Guidance Counselor and Teacher at the elementary, intermediate and secondary levels.

Financial Services Department to Receive Provincial Award

Timmins, March 30th, 2009: The Northeastern Catholic District School Board is proud to announce that our Board’s Finance Department will receive the Employer Service Excellence Award from the Teachers’ Pension Plan in May. This award is only presented to the top three of 194 organizations within the province of Ontario.

Interim Director of Education Appointed

Timmins, March 28th, 2009: The Northeastern Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Tricia Stefanic Weltz has been appointed Interim Director of Education. Mrs. Weltz will assume the role of Interim Director of Education effective April 1st, 2009 and will remain at the helm until such time as a new Director of Education has been selected.

Director of Education Retires After 30 Years in Education

After 30 years in education, Paul Toffanello recently announced his plans to retire from his position as Director of Education for the Northeastern Catholic District School Board.

Catholic Schools Raise over $34,400 for Mozambique

Since September 2008, Northeastern Catholic District School Board schools and board staff have been raising funds to assist the missions of the Consolata Missionaries in Mozambique, Africa. After months of fundraising activities and events, the Board is thrilled to announce that we have surpassed the original goal of $30,000 by raising over $34,400.

Chair and Vice-Chair Appointments at the Northeastern Catholic District School Board

Timmins, January: The Northeastern Catholic District School Board held elections at their annual inaugural meeting on Friday, December 12th, for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair. Rick Brassard was acclaimed Chair for the second year in a row and Colleen Landers will also serve as Vice-Chair for the period of 2008-2009.

Collective Bargaining Success

Timmins, December: The Northeastern Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that a new four-year collective agreement between the Board and the Northeastern Unit, Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA), has been ratified. As well, a collective agreement with the Canadian Union for Public Employees (CUPE), Local 4681, was also approved.

Professional Development for Custodians

Timmins, November:The Northeastern Catholic District School Board's Manager of Plant, Bob Landry, facilitated a workshop to all custodians focused on the Board's commitment to ensuring the health and safety of all staff, students and service providers.

National Book Week : November 15th - 22nd, 2008

Timmins, November:The Curriculum Team wants to share their favourite children's books to highlight the importance of literacy in the lives of our students. They have also included an additional resource for our educators to support the recent TD Book Give Away "Too Many Books!" donated to Grade 1 students across Canada.

St. Paul School Open House

Timmins, October: St. Paul School's Open House and Community Information Night welcomed a large number of friends and families on October 2nd from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. It was a night for families to come to the school and meet their child's teacher, enjoy some refreshments, as well as learn about our community partners.

Changes to Senior Administration Staff

Timmins, October: The Northeastern Catholic District School Board is announcing some recent changes at the Senior Administration level of the board.

Project Mozambique

Timmins, October: The Northeastern Catholic District School Board is issuing a challenge to all students and staff members to raise funds to assist the missions in the country of Mozambique.

Teacher Learning and Leadership Program Funding Approved

05/08/08 - Beverly Montminy, Grades One/Two Teacher at Holy Family School in Englehart, is excited about a new initiative by the Ministry of Education - The Teacher Learning and Leadership Program (TLLP).

OHS Grade Twelve Students Present a "Novel" Symposium

03/26/08 - Grade 12 students at O'Gorman High School were presented an assignment to read a fictional novel, write an essay and introduce their novel at a symposium held on March 26th & 28th.

St. Patrick's School Gives Local Soldier a Hero's Welcome

03/25/08 - Remi Desbiens, a soldier with the Canadian Royal 22nd Regimen, shared the story of his seven month mission in Afghanistan with students of St. Patrick's School.

School Prayer & Upcoming Activities for St. Patrick's Day

03/12/08 - St. Patrick School in Kapusaking has written a school prayer and has planned various activities for St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17, 2008.

Students at St. Patrick School in Cobalt Embrace P.A.L.S Program

02/04/08 - Students from grades four to six at St. Patrick School, Cobalt, received training from the Temiskaming Heart Health Project to implement the P.A.L.S. program.

NCDSB Celebrates The 2008 Lent Season

02/04/08 - Take a moment to review our 2008 Lent Season document which highlights the many events happening in our schools between now and Easter.

Andrea Beck, Author & Illustrator of the "Elliot Moose" Series, Visits Holy Family School

01/28/08 - Holy Family School in Englehart, benefited from the knowledge and wisdom of Canadian author, Andrea Beck, who started her career as an author nine years ago.

Aileen Wright Student Heads to National Figure Skating Competition

01/18/08 - Cassandra, grade seven student at Aileen Wright English Catholic School, heads to Ottawa January 30th to February 2nd to participate in her first Junior National Figure Skating Competition.

"You are the Light of the World" is adopted as the New NCDSB Theme

01/11/08 - January 15th marks the official launch of our new Board Theme: "You are the Light of the World". Liturgical celebrations were held in all of our Catholic schools as well as the Board office.

NCDSB Board of Trustees Welcome New Chair For 2008

01/11/08 - Elections were held during the Board of Trustees annual inaugural meeting in December for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board.

A Student's Personal Story on Breast Cancer Wins Writing Contest

11/28/07 - Berverley, a Grade 7 student at Aileen Wright English Catholic School, recently had the opportunity to share how she has been personally affected by breast cancer.

Vow of Silence For "Free The Children"

11/26/07 - The Grade 6 students at English Catholic Central School raised $840 for 'Free the Children' by taking a 24 hour vow of silence by wearing surgical masks.

The Curriculum Team of the NCDSB Celebrates Children's Book Week

11/21/07 - The Curriculum Team of the NCDSB helped to celebrate Children's Book Week (November 17-24) by sharing their favorite children's stories.

French Immersion Comes Alive at O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School

11/13/07 - Mrs. Harkins' Grade Eight French Immersion class at O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School was given the task of creating a flag that best represents their French Immersion program.

Engaging Parents: Catholic School Symposium

11/13/07 - The Engaging Parents Symposium was held on November 3rd at O'Gorman High School in Timmins, with over 100 parents, community members, Clergy, teachers, principals and administrative staff attending.

Trustees Visit Our Catholic Schools

11/06/07 - While touring our Catholic schools, the Trustees of the Northeastern Catholic District School Board saw first hand the many successes that take place every day.

Two New Vice-Principals Hired for 2007-08

10/29/07 - The NCDSB is pleased to announce two Vice-Principal appointments for the 2007-2008 school year for Sharon Maisonneuve and Betty Pichette.

St. Paul School Partners With Timmins Public Library to Promote Literacy

10/15/07 - Over fifty parents and students attended St. Paul School's first Literacy Night at the Timmins Public Library on October 3rd. The workshop was designed to provide practical ideas to increase literacy skills in children.

NCDSB Hosts Cross Country Meet For District Schools

10/05/07 - The NCDSB hosted a cross country running meet for district schools to further promote healthy, active living for all students.

OHS Link Leaders Roll Out The Welcome Mat For Grade 9 Students

09/04/07 - O'Gorman High School started the school year by implementing a new and powerful transition program for grade nine students called Link Crew.

NCDSB Educators Sharpen Their Pencils in Preparation for Back-To-School

08/29/07 - On August 27th and 28th a group of Northereastern Catholic DSB educators from gathered for one of the four Summer Institute programs.

A Unique Summer Vet Camp Experience For Students

07/12/07 - Sarah Hall, Nicholas Sheculski, and Cody Daggett are aspiring veterinarians who took part in the 2007 AVC Vet Camp in Prince Edward Island this summer.

2007 Summer Bulletin

07/11/07 - The NCDSB 2007 Summer Bulletin highlights the many success stories and events that took place throughout our schools during the 2006-2007 school year.

O'Gorman Announces The 2007 Alumni and Founders Award Recipients

06/25/07 - Tom Evans and Sister Catherine Fairbairn were named as the Alumni Award and Founders Award recepients for 2007. O'Gorman High School presents these awards annually.

Sacred Heart Catholic School in Kirkland Lake Welcomes New Principal

06/18/07 - Matthew Turner has been appointed to the position of Principal at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Kirkland Lake for September 2007.

Relay For Life at O'Gorman High School Raises Over $72,000

06/18/07 - Relay For Life, a twelve hour fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, took place on June 15th at O'Gorman High School, raising more than $72,000.

School Uniforms For Aileen Wright English Catholic School

06/18/07 - Aileen Wright English Catholic School in Cochrane will begin the 2007-2008 school year sporting new trendy fashions, as new school uniforms have been introduced.

The NCDSB Welcomes New Manager of Financial Services

05/25/07 - Mary-Lou Pollon has been selected for the position of Manager of Financial Services effective June 4, 2007. Mrs. Pollon will be responsible for the management of the Board's financial services.

Preparing For A Strong Start in School Leadership For September

05/25/07 - Lori Hurtubise has been appointed to the position of Principal at English Catholic Central School in New Liskeard. The NCDSB has also announced other Principal assignments for September 2007.

Congratulations To Timmins Community Pride Award Recipients From O'Gorman High School

05/28/07 - Louis Clausi, teacher at OHS, has received a Timmins Community Pride Award for Teacher of The Year. Kristine Villeneuve also received an award for Young Volunteer of The Year (11 to 14 years).

The 2007 Writing Forum Celebrates Young Authors

05/22/07 - The 2007 Annual Writing Forum was held May 1st at Northern College for 50 students from the Board, featuring Canadian Author, Maggie L. Wood.

NCDSB 2007 Writing Forum Winners

05/22/07 - Winners of the 2007 Northeastern Catholic District School Board Writing Contest from Junior/Senior Kindergarten up to Grade 12.

Celebrating Earth Day At St. Joseph School

04/20/07 - The students at St. Joseph School are concerned about our earth and want to take the necessary steps to "Save the Earth".

Student Success At Northeastern Catholic District School Board

04/20/07 - Glenn Sheculski, Program Principal for Northeastern Catholic District School Board, is actively working at ensuring "Student Success" for each student in our schools.

Link Crew Program Launched At O'Gorman High School

04/20/07 - This program aims to ease the transition for Grade 9 students in their new secondary school and provide a structure in which students will make real connections with each other.

O'Gorman Intermediate's New Addition is Officially Opened

02/28/07 - Minister of Education, Kathleen Wynne, makes a special visit to officially open the new school addition that was built last summer.

Ash Wednesday Marks the Beginning of Lent

02/21/07 - To celebrate Ash Wednesday, the O'Gorman High School Art Club painted a mural of a person looking out a window, taking time to reflect on life while God shines his light.

Jim Watson and David Ramsay visit St. Anne English Catholic School

02/01/07 - Jim Watson, Minister of Health Promotion, and David Ramsay, MP for Temiskaming and Cochrane, highlight the success of the pilot fruit and vegetable project.

St. Paul Student Wins "I Am Thankful" Scholastic Contest

01/26/07 - Regan Harper, grade one student at St. Paul School, recently won first place in the Scholastic SeeSaw Book Club's "I Am Thankful" contest.

Junior Kindergarten Registration For September 2007

01/12/07 - Junior Kindergarten Registration at Northeastern Catholic District School Board schools took place on Monday, January 15, 2007.

Teachers Tackle Differentiated Instruction From 'A' To 'Z'

11/17/06 - With curriculum documents and resources in hand, teachers convened at various locations to take part in a day of professional development and dialogue.

English Separate Electors Select Trustees For 4-Year Term

11/14/06 - The NCDSB is pleased to welcome new faces as well as returning incumbents around the Board table as a result of the 2006 trustee election held on November 13th.

Catholic Students Honour Veterans This Week

11/09/06 - Students and staff of the NCDSB honoured the people, men and women, who have made sacrifices by serving and giving their lives for our great country.

Later Literacy In Third Year of Implementation At NCDSB Schools

11/08/06 - The Later Literacy Program is now in its third year of implementation at NCDSB schools to support students who have fallen behind in their reading abilities.

Trustees Get Sneak Preview of New Gym and Facilities At O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School

10/30/06 - Trustees were treated to a sneak preview of the brand new gymnasium that will be opening at O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School.

Students Witness Spiritual Growth of Their Teacher

10/24/06 - Students and staff at Aileen Wright English Catholic School in Cochrane celebrated their mass in honour of teacher Debora Fleming who converted to Catholicism earlier this year.

New Teachers At NCDSB Complete First Phase of Induction Program

10/17/06 - New teachers from the Northeastern Catholic District School Board gathered at St. Paul School in Timmins last week to take part in our New Teacher Orientation Day.

Catholic Teachers To Take Part In Lighthearted 'Catechism Class'

09/28/06 - Teachers and principals with the Northeastern Catholic District School Board received an 'untraditional' lesson on Catholicism with the international hit comedy "Late Nite Catechism".

Aileen Wright English Catholic School Celebrates 25 Years

09/25/06 - The student choir at Aileen Wright English Catholic School has been rehearsing musical selections in preparation for a silver celebration of their school's 25th anniversary.

Students To Benefit From More Daily Physical Activity

09/08/06 - As the new school year begins, students can expect to become more physically active with the integration of Daily Physical Activity (DPA) into the curriculum.

Catholic Students Welcome New Computers As School Year Begins

09/07/06 - As students streamed back into classrooms this week, they couldn't help but be excited to find the latest in computer technology in their school labs.

New Leadership In Place At Aileen Wright English Catholic School

09/01/06 - As students returned to school at Aileen Wright English Catholic School in Cochrane, they were greeted by a new principal with a familiar face, Andrea Iserhoff.

Catholic Students Graduating With Solid Faith Formation

06/30/06 - Grade 8 students from throughout the Board have reached a milestone in their learning journey, their graduation.

Board Celebrates Retiring Colleagues

06/23/06 - The Northeastern Catholic District School Board held a special reception in honour of retirees who gathered for a celebratory luncheon in Timmins.

Colton Family Donation To Support Literacy At O'Gorman High School

05/31/06 - The students at O'Gorman High School will see the school library collection expanded, thanks to a substantial financial contribution in memory of James and Rose Colton.

OHS Resource Centre Named In Honour of The Late Father Leonard Della Badia

05/31/06 - Supporter and spiritual leader, Father Leonard Della Badia, was honoured during the official dedication of the Father Leonard Della Badia Resource Centre at O'Gorman High School.

Heroic Efforts of Grade 9 Phys Ed Class and Staff Members Recognized

05/30/06 - A grade 9 class at OHS demonstrated their ability to respond to an emergency, when their supply teacher collapsed in the middle of their physical education class on March 31.

Claire Lamarre-Goyer Named 'Principal of The Year' By Provincial Association

05/17/06 - Claire Lamarre-Goyer was selected by her peers as Catholic Principal of the Year at the annual conference of the Catholic Principals Council of Ontario (CPCO).

'SMART' Technology Revolutionizing Program Delivery At NCDSB

05/12/06 - The NCDSB has recently launched SMART technology by purchasing four SMART Boards to run a pilot project in our Catholic schools.

Young Authors Participate In 2nd Annual Writing Forum

05/05/06 - Students from throughout the district gathered at the Timmins Public Library to take part in the NCDSB 2nd Annual Writing Forum.

Students Focus On Ecological Consciousness For Catholic Education Week 2006

05/04/06 - Respect for all of God's creation is the focus in our Catholic schools this week, as students and staff celebrate Catholic Education Week.

Student Scientists Excel At Recent Fair and Olympics

04/12/06 - Our Catholic students deserve a round of applause for their recent participation and triumphs at the annual Science Fair and Science Olympics.

Karen Rowe Appointed As Assistant To The Director of Education

03/22/06 - The NCDSB is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Rowe to the position of Assistant to the Director of Education.

Robert Munsch Returns For 2nd Visit

03/08/06 - Thanks to the efforts of Jackie Livingston, Robert Munsch returned for a second visit, much to the delight of students and the community.

Students With Learning Disabilities To Benefit From New Technology

03/01/06 - New assistive technologies will soon be helping students with learning disabilities as teachers throughout the Board received hands-on training.

Boys' Literacy Expert Addresses Teachers

02/15/06 - Literacy was at the forefront of the agenda as the NCDSB welcomed world renowned expert David Booth to share his wealth of knowledge with educators.

Rick Brassard Takes Oath Of Allegiance As Catholic Trustee

01/30/06 - Rick Brassard was appointed as a Board Trustee for the region of Kirkland Lake, Englehart and surrounding areas at the public Board meeting held on January 30, 2006.

Trustee Brenda Hevenor Relocating To International Peace Garden

12/17/05 - The NCDSB would like to announce, with regret, the resignation of Brenda Hevenor as Trustee of the Board, effective December 17, 2005.

Catholic Students Celebrating The Birth of Our Saviour

12/15/05 - In the spirit of the holiday season, students at all English Catholic schools are busy praying, giving, singing and performing as they prepare for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Catholic Students Pay Tribute To Veterans

11/11/05 - Students from Aileen Wright English Catholic School gathered for a liturgical service along with representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion and from the Knights of Columbus.

Family Math Night Builds Early Numeracy Skills Essential To Math Success

11/03/05 - Math is as easy as 1, 2, 3 for a group of junior kindergarten to grade 1 students at St. Patrick School in Cobalt who graduated from Family Math Night.

Sonja Dunn Builds Literacy Skills At St. Jerome School

10/20/05 - Students at St. Jerome School felt their favorite story characters come to life thanks to special guest Sonja Dunn, who is a poet, actor, storyteller and television performer.

NCDSB Welcomes Provincial Counterparts To City With A Heart Of Gold

09/30/05 - Student Success was at the forefront of the agenda at the Regional Meeting of Catholic trustees organized by the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association (OCSTA).

St. Pat's Graduates Featured In New Robert Munsch Book

09/23/05 - Renowned children's author Robert Munsch returned to St. Patrick School in Cobalt with his latest published book, "I'm So Embarrassed", which features two graduates the school.

Board Organizes Orientation Day For New Teachers

09/19/05 - A group of new teachers recently took part in the NCDSB's "New Teacher Orientation" to provide them with guidance in starting their teaching careers in the Catholic school system.

Board Launches Relief Efforts For Hurricane Katrina Victims

09/09/05 - Catholic students and staff responded with prayer intentions to those in need of assistance as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.

Balanced Budget In Place As Catholic Students Return To School

09/08/05 - As students return to school, they can rest assured that the books are balanced and that resources are in place to meet their learning needs.

"Cool" Labs A Welcome Addition For Catholic Students

09/02/05 - Catholic students were given a warm welcome into their school community, and a cool greeting in their computer labs.

Grade Nine Orientation at O'Gorman High School

09/01/05 - "Welcome To O'Gorman - Welcome To Success" is the message shared by Principal John D'Alessandri at the Gr. 9 Orientation Session.

Aileen Wright English Catholic School Welcomes New Principal

08/23/05 - Renee Closs has been appointed as principal of Aileen Wright English Catholic School in Cochrane for the 2005-06 school year.

New Leadership In Place For The St. Joseph School Community

08/05/05 - The NCDSB is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Roslyn Gauthier as principal of St. Joseph School, effective September 2005.

New Gymnasium Approved at O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School

06/25/05 - The Board is excited to announce the construction of a new modern full-size gymnasium at O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School.

Catholic Board and OECTA Reach Tentative Agreement

06/07/05 - A tenative aggreement with the Northeastern Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association has been reached.

Board Welcomes Funding For School Libraries

06/01/05 - NCDSB school libraries will feature new books and learning resources in September, thanks to a recent investment by the Ministry of Education.

O'Gorman High School Presents "Little Shop of Horrors"

05/10/05 - O'Gorman High School recently presented their musical production of "Little Shop of Horrors", a gleefully gruesome musical adaptation of a 1960's dark comedy/horror film.

Celebrating Catholic Education Week 2005

05/02/05 - Catholic Education Week was celebrated by the Northeastern Catholic District School Board during the week of May 1-6.

Catholic Trustee Colleen Landers To Receive National Award

04/19/05 - Chair of the Board Colleen Landers has been selected to receive a nation al award of merit from the Canadian Standards Association.

Principal Transfers and Appointments Are Announced

04/05/05 - NCDSB is pleased to announce principal transfers and appointments for 2005-2006 school year.

Holy Week: A Time of Spiritual Reflection For Catholic Students

03/24/05 - Students and staff of the NCDSB have been celebrating their faith through various Holy Week activites as part of the Easter season.

Grade 4 & 5 Teachers Gain 'Expert'ise In Literacy and Math

03/23/05 - Grade 4 & 5 teachers gathered for two days to familiarize themselves with the Expert Panel Reports released by the Ministry of Education.

OECTA Qualified Occasional Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement

03/21/05 - NCDSB and the Northeastern Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association representing qualified occasional teachers reached a tentative agreement.

Students of O'Gorman High School Are Climbing Steps To Success

03/11/05 - A new door has opened for high school students who have struggled to succeed in a traditional school environment with the Steps To Success program.

Lisa Yee Appointed Vice-Principal of O'Gorman High School

02/21/05 - NCDSB is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Yee to the position of vice-principal of O'Gorman High School.

O'Gorman Students Have Rare Opportunity To Stock Their Classroom Library

02/16/05 - Students at O'Gorman High School had an opportunity to help design their course, which included an educational field trip to Coles The Book People.

Former NHL Player Larry Hillman Star of Holy Family School Career Day

02/15/05 - Holy Family School in Englehart hosted a Career Day on February 15th, with several guest speakers, including former NHL player and coach Larry Hillman.

Students and Staff Launch Fundraising Campaign For Tsunami Relief Efforts

01/07/05 - A system-wide fundraising campaign to assist in the relief effort in South Asia has been initiated with each school community being encouraged to participate.

Love of Children and Professional Attitude Are Key To Success

12/18/04 - Director of Education Paul Toffanello is happy to present his first Director's Annual Report which outlines the Board's successes over the past year.

Tri-Board Transportation Consortium In The Works

12/01/04 - The CSDNE, DSBONE, and NCDSB are taking the first steps towards a Transportation Consortium which will oversee student busing for the three boards.

NCDSB Launches 2nd Annual Writing Contest

11/27/04 - On your mark, get set, write! That is the message being sent to students as they are invited to participate in NCDSB's 2nd Annual Writing Contest.

Collective Agreement is Ratified With OECTA Teachers Bargaining Unit

11/27/04 - NCDSB and the Northeastern Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement.

OICS Students Campaign Against Sexual Exploitation of Children

11/19/04 - Students at O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School have launched a chapter of "Free The Children" to raise awareness about child labour and sexual exploitation.

Sacred Heart School Launches Technological & Family Studies Programs

11/15/04 - Grade 7 & 8 students at Sacred Heart School in Kirkland Lake are honing new skills this year thanks to a sizeable Board investment in their school.

O'Gorman Students Access State-of-The-Art Patient Simulator

11/04/04 - A group of grade 12 students from OHS had the opportunity to experience first hand the pressures and challenges of critical care in an air ambulance.

NCDSB Hosts Northern Ontario Catholic Curriculum Cooperative

11/04/04 - Principals from as far as North Bay and Moosonee met with their peers from other English Catholic School Boards for a conference on leadership and the law.

Unearthing The Roots of Catholic Education

10/30/04 - The NCDSB is proud to announce the public release of Tracing Our Roots: A Historical Overview of the Northeastern Catholic District School Board.

Helping Students Share Their Passion For Reading

10/28/04 - A group of grade 3 students from Sacred Heart School in Timmins have launched a new book club with the support of Coles The Book People store.

Teachers Inspired To Become 'Merchants of Hope'

10/04/04 - Teachers from NCDSB and DSBONE were inspired to become "Merchant of Hope" by renowned speaker Dr. Crystal Kuykendall.

Martin Drainville Sworn In As Catholic Board Trustee

09/28/04 - Martin Drainville was appointed as trustee for the region of Haileybury, New Liskeard, Cobalt, Coleman, Temagami, Latchford and surrounding areas.

New Teachers At Catholic Board Receive Faith Orientation

09/20/04 - Twenty-eight teachers gathered at Sacred Heart Church to take part in training that will facilitate their integration as Catholic educators.

'Math Motivator' John Mighton Presents At Summer Institutes

08/31/04 - Renowned mathematician John Mighton presented his Junior Undiscovered Mathematical Prodigies (JUMP) approach at the Summer Institutes.

Catholic Schools To Welcome Students With Great Expectations

08/26/04 - With two weeks remaining before school starts, finishing touches are being put on summer projects and learning sessions for principals and teachers.

Toffanello Assumes Directorship of NCDSB

07/27/04 - Superintendent of Education Paul Toffanello has recently been appointed to position of Director of Education for the NCDSB.

Trustee Charlie Angus Resigns To Pursue Career as MP

07/22/04 - Catholic Board Trustee Charlie Angus was elected to the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Timmins-James Bay in last month's federal election.

NCDSB and CSCDGR Reach Agreement For Kirkland Lake

07/21/04 - An agreement has been reached with the Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières regarding the exchange of parcels of land in Kirkland Lake.

Rural Education Strategy For 2003-2004 School Year

06/29/04 - The Northeastern Catholic District School Board was allocated new funding for the Ministry's Rural Education Strategy intiative.

Director of Education Larry Yaguchi Announces Retirement

05/13/04 - Effective April 30, 2005, Director of Education Larry Yaguchi will retire from a 32 year career devoted to the education of youth.

Chang Places First In Public Speaking Competition

03/12/04 - Victoria Chang, a Grade 8 student at O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School, placed first in the zone final Public Speaking Competition.

Cochrane Hosts Fun Curling Day

03/03/04 - A day of fun was had for those participating in the First Annual NCDSB Fun Curling Day that took place in Cochrane on February 21, 2004.

Inaugural Board Meeting Held For New Term

12/15/03 - The Northeastern Catholic District School Board's Inaugual Board Meeting took place on Saturday, December 13, 2003.

O'Gorman High School Knights Launch New Website

11/24/03 - O'Gorman High School has added a new section to their website highlighting their basketball teams and upcoming tournaments.

New Board Trustees Are Welcomed

11/11/03 - The results from the Trustee elections during the municipal election have been announced for the Northeastern Catholic District School Board.

St. Jerome School Welcomes Early Reading Strategy Funding

09/22/03 - The Ministry of Education has selected St. Jerome School in Kirkland Lake to receive additional assistance through the Ontario Early Reading Strategy.