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Mindtrust Leadership - Youth Leadership Program

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Mindtrust Youth Leadership Program (YLP) builds on the 20-year history of the very successful Mindtrust leadership programs for youth, with more than 1,200 total graduates. YLP responds to the need to develop next generation leaders and is intended for young, impact-driven, and demonstrated leaders with an interest in the future of leadership. YLP has been delivered eleven times since early 2020 in collaboration with local community organizations.


1. Why should you consider the Mindtrust Youth Leadership Program?

Throughout the program, you will expand your leadership skills and be encouraged to consider the impact that you can have as a leader throughout your own leadership journey. The program will allow you to engage directly with other youth, from a variety of backgrounds, that have an interest in developing their leadership skills, and to extend your network through discussions with community leaders acting as mentors for the program (Mindtrust Leaders).


2. When will the Youth Leadership Program be held?

The program will take place during the secondary school March Break (March 11th – 14th, 2024).


3. Where will the Youth Leadership Program be held?

The program will be held fully in-person at Bayview Yards.


4. How much does it cost?

The normal fee to attend is $375 per person. The fee will be waived for residents of Ottawa due to the generous support of our community partners.

*Transportation to in-person sessions will not be covered.


5. How many people will be admitted to the Program? Who is eligible?

There are 20 spots available to young leaders between 16 and 20 years of age. Preference will be given to those who are from disadvantaged/racialized communities. Should demand permit the possibility of a second cohort, a further 20 positions will be available.


6. What is Mindtrust?

Mindtrust is a not-for-profit corporation (charity) based in Ottawa, with the following mission: Mindtrust brings together youth leaders in the local community to learn, share experiences and support one another in the pursuit of leadership excellence.


Click here for 2024 MARCH BREAK PROGRAM REGISTRATION and more information. 

ELEARNING CLASSES -TIPS FOR SUCCESS 

If your student is enrolled in e-learning classes for semester 2, please see below for some important information.

Attendance Matters - THE 10/10 Rule

The most important time in class is the first ten minutes and the last ten minutes. Knowing this, we follow the 10/10 rule at Notre Dame.  We expect all students to be in class and focused on learning at this time.  


In the first ten minutes, teachers: set expectations; introduce lessons; begin routines; and establish the overall academic goals for the session.  In the last ten minutes, teachers will consolidate, highlight key moments from the day, and let students know how to prepare for the next class.  


You can see why these blocks of time are so important. It is also important to continue having conversations about being in class on time.  Thank you for supporting these conversations at home.  We know that your discussions are having a significant impact on the improving attendance rates that we have been experiencing. 

The Student  Achievement Plan: Calls to Action 

A Student Achievement Plan (SAP) establishes school priorities, goals and performance indicators to support continuous, quality improvement.  It is a standardized tool for schools to identify local actions that will lead to improved achievement, equity, well-being and transitions for all students.  Over the next few newsletters, we will share elements of our SAP with you. 


Each school in the OCSB selects at least one Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action and builds this into their SAP.  Calls to Action #62-65 are directly related to Education.  We provide every student with meaningful opportunities to learn about Indigenous peoples and participate in Indigenous-centered activities. If your child self-identifies as First Nation, Métis, or Inuit, we also provide further culturally-relevant programming to honour your child’s Indigenous ancestry and support their academic success.  For more information about Indigenous Education at the OCSB, click here.


Notre Dame has selected Call To Action 63


We are building capacity in our school by actions such as: making use and providing resources for use in our Restorative Practices room; creating opportunities for student exchanges with Indigenous students from the Northwest Territories; creating opportunities for staff and student learning through guest speakers and other opportunities; and implementing restorative practices and community circles.

Yearbooks on Sale

Yearbooks are selling fast. Login into your School Cash Online account to purchase one today. Yearbooks are for grade 7-12 students and arrive in June. 

Parent Portal & Forms

It is very important that all guardians/parents update and verify the following information in the “Parent Portal” ASAP.



Please note that this must be done each school year.  To update your information on the Parent Portal, please follow these instructions



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