OECTA will offer both the Foundational and Specialized Programs in the 2017-2018 school year. Please note that the online application process for the Foundational Program will open on September 5, 2017 and close on September 17, 2017. Information about the programs can be found...
NOTICE: The first Finance Committee meeting for the 2017-2018 school year will be held on Thursday August 31, 1:00pm at the Unit office. The committee assists in the preparation and review of the draft budget and approved budget. All members are welcome to attend.
Each year, bursaries of up to $1,000.00 are awarded to individual members. These bursaries are named the Joan Kamps Memorial Bursaries. Members currently in the pre-degree categories who are taking undergraduate courses shall be given priority as applicants. Members who wish to pursue post-graduate...
This year, once again through the joint committee of the Political Advisory and Catholic Advocacy, the Unit had a prayer/poem contest. The Unit received several entries and it was great to see members participating. We have very talented writers and it was a very...
The ministry has released a document that will assist kindergarten teachers to find necessary resources to support communicating about learning. This document can be found in the Member Section of this website in the Documents area under Resources
After new information released by the Ministry pertaining to the implementation of the new Kindergarten Communication of Learning relating to Growing Success, and communication between the Board and the Unit, and the Association with the government, the implementation of the Communication of Learning will...
We have recently received a notice from the OECTA Provincial office regarding the Ministry releasing new information on December 20 pertaining to the implementation of the new Kindergarten Communication of Learning relating to Growing Success. The Unit continues to have discussion with the Board...
On December 3rd 2016, Dufferin-Peel (OECTA) Elementary Unit along with Dufferin-Peel Secondary Unit hosted its 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga. Christmas spirit was high among the nearly 300 members and their families that attended the special holiday...
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is commemorated in Canada each year on December 6. This day reminds us to consider the women and girls for whom violence is...
Oecta is proud to sponsor the annual Young Author’s Award. These awards recognize excellence in writing. Oecta will be accepting a variety of writing pieces: short stories, poems, nonfiction articles and reports in either English or French. All entries will be judged on the...