Discover our School
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 Family of Schools
We are an elementary school offering grades JK-6.
After Grade 6, our students attend St. Patrick's High School.
School Day Schedule — Grades 1-6
Gates will be opened at 9 am.
Kindergarten students will make their way to their classrooms where they will be greeted by their Educators.
Grade 1-6 students will play in the back school yard and will be supervised by Educators.
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Morning Bell Rings at 9:15 am (Gates will be closed) (Late Arrivals will need to sign in at the Office)
Block 1: 9:15-10:30
Recess 10:30-10:45
Block 2: 10:45-12:00
Lunch 12:00-1:00
(40 mins outdoor and 20 mins eat)
Block 3: 1:00-2:15
Recess 2:15-2:30
Block 4: 2:30-3:45
Dismissal is at 3:45 pm at the gates.
Childcare
The Ottawa Catholic Child Care Corporation operates a licensed child care program in our school with before and after school spaces for children 4-12 years. There is also a Preschool program for children 2.5-4 years. Visit Heron Gate School Age Program for more information.
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
The Centre is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during the school year. We are closed on school PD days.
For more information please email prince.peace.earlyon@ocsb.ca
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.
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