Prayer

As we close the doors on another school year, we pause to look back with grateful hearts. Thank you for the blessings of these past months: for the knowledge gained, the friendships deepened, the challenges overcome, and the laughter shared within our classrooms and hallways.

We ask your special blessing upon our students. Protect them over these next few weeks. May their summer be a time of rest, discovery, and joyful play. Keep them safe as they explore the world, and help them to return to us in the fall refreshed and eager to learn.

We pray for our staff. Thank you for their tireless dedication, patience, and love. Grant them a well-deserved season of rest to renew their spirits and recharge their minds.

Finally, we pray for our school families. May this summer break bring opportunities for rest, quality time together, and beautiful memories.

Guide our steps, watch over our journeys, and keep us always in your care.

Amen.                               

Next Year - Are you moving or changing schools?

To help with our planning for the upcoming school year, please inform us if your child will not be attending St. Dominic school next year. This includes students who may be moving out of our school boundaries or transferring to another school. Please contact the school office with this information.  Thank you in advance for your attention to this. 

French during the summer?

Are you looking at supporting your child’s french language development during the summer months?  If so, have a look at the following document  prepared by the OCSB’s French department. 

Preparing for Next Year

If you’d like to get a head start on preparing for the upcoming school year, the supply lists for each division are now ready! Purchasing items over the summer is completely optional, but it's a great way to skip the late-August rush. You can find the specific links for your child's division below to help ensure they have everything they need for a smooth first day back. 

Kindergarten

Primary (Gr 1-3)

Junior (Gr 4-6)

Return to School

For the upcoming school year, our return to classes follows a staggered schedule designed to help students transition smoothly. Students in Grades 1 through 6 will begin their school year on September 1st. For Senior Kindergarten (SK) students, literacy screenings will take place by appointment on September 1st, as outlined in previously sent communications, with full class instruction beginning for all SK students on September 2nd. Junior Kindergarten (JK) students and their parents will have a scheduled meeting on either the second or third day of school, with their first full day of instruction occurring on the following day. Appointments for these JK visits will be sent by email in late August.

Class Lists

Our staff dedicate significant time and care to the creation of class lists, ensuring that each placement is thoughtfully considered. Please note that students will find out their specific class assignment on the first day of school.

Transportation

Free Summer Trips for Youth Aged 11 - 18, OC Transpo Summer Change of Access

Please find the flyer for OC Transpo’s Free Summer Trips for Youth Aged 11-18 initiative linked here. We kindly ask for your assistance in distributing this information to your students and families before the summer break.

Important Details:

To ensure a smooth transition, we’d like to clarify the following points:

• Existing Cards REMAIN ACTIVE: Existing student cards will continue to work for free transit until September 1st. Students do not need a new card if they already have an active OSTA student pass.

• No Summer Replacements: OSTA will not be able to replace any lost cards over the summer. If a student loses their card, they will need to purchase a new PRESTO card.

• Proof of Age Required: When setting up or updating a PRESTO card, students must bring a valid proof of age to have their fare type set to the "Youth" discount.

• Timeline: Starting September 1, students with PRESTO cards can ride free after 5 pm weekends and holidays. Eligible students will receive new student passes from OSTA that will work any time.

Invitation: Register for OSTA’s First Rider Event for Newly Registered Families

Riding a school bus is an important aspect of your child’s education journey. As part of this journey, Ottawa Student Transportation invites you to attend their First Rider Event held on Sunday, August 23, 2026. All newly registered students are welcome!

First Rider is a great opportunity for your child(ren) to learn about being safe on their way to and from school. This integrated 45-minute session provides elementary school-age children and their families with the essential skills to navigate their commute safely. Combining hands-on bus training with interactive pedestrian practice, this comprehensive program ensures a confident start to the school year.

For more details and to register, visit OSTA online.

Staff Farewells

With the end of the school year, we say goodbye to some of our beloved and valued staff. We  wish Mrs. Fyfe, Mrs. Nawal, Mrs. Linda, Mrs. Louise, Mrs. Angella, Mrs. Ashley, Mrs. Anna and Mr. Graham all well  in their new endeavours.

School Council News

As the school year comes to a close, School Council would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make our End-of-Year Family Picnic such a wonderful success. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm helped create a memorable event for our school community.

We would also like to thank our dedicated parent volunteers who generously gave their time throughout the year, including those who helped make Pizza Days run smoothly. Your support is greatly appreciated and plays an important role in enhancing the experience of our students.

On behalf of School Council, thank you for your continued support and involvement. We wish all of our students, families, staff, and volunteers a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break. We look forward to seeing you again in the fall!

Happy Summer!
School Council

Please see this letter for details on our upcoming Summer Play Day

Our school uses SafeArrival to report student absences. SafeArrival is designed to make it easier, faster, and more convenient for families to report absences and late arrivals.

With SafeArrival, there’s no need to call the school and leave a message. Instead, you can quickly and securely report your child’s absence in one of three ways:

• Using the SM Home App: Download and install the SM Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

• Online: Visit home.schoolmessenger.ca.

• Phone: Call the toll-free number 1-844-478-2598 and follow the prompts

Further detailed instructions are available on the OCSB website.