Today our students wore Pink to lift each other up to stop bullying and create a world where everyone feels valued and respected.

Student transportation is cancelled, and all HWCDSB schools, administration buildings, adult education centres and childcare centres are CLOSED today, Thursday, February 23, 2023, due to inclement weather. The HWCDSB Virtual School will operate as per usual.

A loud CRUNCH was heard through out our hallways as staff and students took part in the Great Big Crunch in support of healthy eating. Thank you to our Health Action Team for organizing. #GreatBigCrunch

OLOA grade 8 students presented a solemn demonstration of the Stations of the cross. What a beautiful way to prepare our hearts for Easter.

Yesterday we celebrated Happy Administrative Professional's Day for Mrs.Markoulis and Mrs. DosSantos. Thank you for all you do. We are truly blessed to have you both at OLOA

Today we acknowledge our Educational Assistants for all they do. Thank you for your endless compassion and dedication toward our students. We couldn't do it without you.

Thank you to our French teachers for organizing an amazing French Café. Thank you to all those from our community who have come to visit and support this event. HWCDSB Morris Hucal

This week we honored our Mother Mary with a beautiful May Crowning liturgy. Thanks to all who helped prepare our liturgy and to the many parents and guests who joined us. HWCDSB

Wishing all OLOA mothers on staff, in our community, and all moms a very Happy Mother's day.

Congratulations to our 2023 Grade 8 Graduates. We wish you all the best.

Our Thanksgiving food drive for the Good Shepherd was a huge success thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our school community. This will go a long way in helping those in need.

Our pizza day for grades FDK -4 students begins on Tuesday Oct. 17 and for grade 5-8 students begins on Thursday Oct. 19. Cash on line ordering is now closed.

Students at OLOA wore yellow today to support Walk to School Day, to help save the environment. As students walked to school they were met with music playing and our Eco team cheering them on. Thank you to our Eco team and staff leaders for organizing this event. #hwcdsb

It was a very Happy Halloween at OLOA, as students decorated pumpkins and danced at the Spook a Thon. #HappyHalloween

Our countdown to Christmas this week involved Joy day and a visit from Santa as well as hat day, Christmas bling day, a concert, and sweater day. Thanks to student council for organizing the week and Parent Council for serving hot chocolate during Joy Day. HWCDSB

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and all God's blessings.

Snuggle Up and Read was a great opportunity for our students to wear their pajamas and snuggle up with their favourite book in a reading nook created by grade 8 students. A great way to bring literacy to life. Thanks to our teacher librarian and grade 8s for organizing. HWCDSB

After learning about the rosary and making rosaries the OLOA Rosary club invited Father Andrew to come bless their rosaries. Fostering connection between church and school. HWCDSB