Jean Piaget, a clinical psychologist specializing in child development once said,"The goal of education is not to increase the amount of knowledge but to create the possibilities for a child to invent and discover, to create [individuals] who are capable of doing new things."We as teachers strive to teach students how to learn and think. We want them to take risks and understand that mistakes provide opportunities for inquiry and learning. I would like to thank you for taking the first step by enrolling your child at St. Mary's School. This will provide your child with education that respects the universal values of all faiths deeply rooted in Catholic principles. The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) has again adopted a Board-wide Spiritual Theme to guide the school board community through the years 2021-2024. This year we focus on "Gratitude" |
Our Board's Spiritual Theme:“My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”
– James 1: 2-3 (NRSV) |