Faith Walks

Faith Walks Enhancing Catholic Principals’ Council Ontario PQP Courses

Sandra Donaghue, Principal at St. Veronica Elementary School – Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board – has introduced a unique experience when she delivers the CPCO Principal’s Qualification Program. Candidates visit various areas in her school on their Faith Walk to see various displays of Catholic icons; pictures of students during prayers, communion and confirmation; photos displayed in the form of a cross; bulletin board displays; words and quotations from the Bible; religious icons in the community; and paintings that depict the importance of faith in Catholic schools.

“Enter to learn and prepare to serve.”

… St. Veronica Elementary School

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Vice-principals Using CPCO eLearning

Vice-principals at York CDSB
Using CPCO eLearning Resources

Principal Angela Di Prima has reviewed hundreds of online resources to construct the content for workshops she delivers to vice-principals at York Catholic District School Board. The challenge is to whittle that down to the very few she needs to deliver successful and faith-based professional learning. That’s where the CPCO eLearning portal provided some of the rich content she was seeking.

She has used the George Couros module wherein he outlines why leaders in education should embrace social media to further develop relevant, respectful relationships with students, parents, educators and communities. In fact, Couros is scheduled to present to the members of the YCDSB 21^st Century teams of teachers and administrators in April.

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Aviation and Aerospace Program

The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB) has partnered with the local aviation and aerospace industry to offer a unique training experience. Fourteen grade 11 students arrived at the Peterborough Airport with enthusiasm, eagerness, and excitement while also feeling a bit scared of this brand new experience.

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Share Your Story

CPCO encourages associates to submit ideas for our Share Your Story blog category. Simply email your story idea and a brief description to CPCO Communications & Technology Officer Jacob Chouinard.

Jacob will work with your school board communications staff to develop the article for our blog. We look forward to hearing from you!