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Our school respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the ancestral, traditional and unceded Indigenous territory of the Algonquin Peoples,
on whose territory we pray, learn, play and work.
The OCSB acknowledges the suffering experienced by Indigenous peoples in Canada's Residential Schools and is committed to Truth and Reconciliation. Read the OCSB Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action to learn more.
Our Mascot
Our school mascot is the St. Thomas More Wolf Pack.
The Wolf Pack represents: strength, bravery, humility, spirit and a deep devotion to family. Wolves travel in packs, work together and are devoted to the wellness of their pack. These qualities greatly represent our STM family.
Our Family of Schools
We are an elementary school offering grades JK-6.
After grade 6, our students attend either St. Patrick's High School or St. Francis Xavier High School.
School Day Schedule — Grades 1-6
Block 1 — 8:35 - 9:50 am
Morning Recess — 9:50 - 10:05 am
Block 2 —10:05 - 11:20 am
Lunch —11:20 - 12:20 pm
Block 3 — 12:20 - 1:35 pm
Afternoon Recess — 1:35 - 1:50 pm
Block 4 — 1:50 - 3:05 pm
Please note that Kindergarten has the same start and end times as other grades.
Extended Day Program & Child Care
The OCSB operates a before and after-school Extended Day Program (EDP) at our school. Families can choose from the following three enrollment options:
Before school (morning program)
After school (afternoon program), or
Both (Before and After programs).
The program may also operate on select PD Days and March Break, if there is sufficient enrollment, available space, and staffing. For complete details on eligibility, fees, and how to register, please visit the Child Care and Extended Day Programs page on the OCSB website.
Our school also houses an EarlyON Child and Family Centre, offering free programs for families and caregivers with children 0 to 6 years old. Visit the EarlyON Centre to:
Learn and play with your child
Connect with families in your community
Access information, resources and referrals from early childhood professionals
Discuss topics such as play-based learning, child development, school readiness, parenting and community services
Spiritual Theme
The OCSB's spiritual theme for 2024-2027 is: We are called to open doors, build bridges, and nourish new beginnings. It is rooted in Revelation 3:20, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock…”
In each of the next three school years, our school will focus on a different aspect of the Spiritual Theme: Opening doors, Building bridges, and Nourishing new beginnings.
Our Parish
St. Bernard Church
1720 St. Bernard Street, Gloucester
Phone: 613-738-1943
Transportation
All school bus transportation is provided by the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA). Visit the Transportation page of the OCSB website for more information
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