Today, on Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating the caring educators who help our youngest learners grow, discover and feel like they belong. Meet Nasim, an Early Childhood Educator at the OCSB! For Nasim, working in early learning is an opportunity to be a voice and advocate for children. She values building meaningful relationships with her students, recognizing their individual strengths and creating a classroom where they feel valued, heard and capable. Creativity is also a big part of Nasim’s classroom. She puts care and thought into creating meaningful learning experiences, finding engaging ways for students to learn about the world around them, recognize days that matter and develop confidence, independence and empathy along the way. Her passion for education extends beyond the Kindergarten classroom. Nasim is also a Part-Time College Professor at Algonquin College, where she teaches and supports future educators as they prepare to begin their own careers. From helping some of our youngest students learn and grow to sharing her experience with the next generation of educators, teaching and learning are woven into so much of what she does. Nasim also values the opportunities she has had to continue learning and growing as an educator at the OCSB, and the collaboration and professional learning that have helped strengthen her practice. Today, we celebrate Nasim and all of the Child Care Workers and Early Childhood Educators across the #OCSB who bring care, creativity and enthusiasm to their classrooms every day. Thank you for all you do! 💙 👏 #BeOCSB #OCSB #ECEAppreciationDay #ocsbNewBeginnings #ECEappreciation @ChildCareON

🎃 🧡 For five years, Mrs. Lindsay Carter has been bringing the magic of the pumpkin patch right to her Kindergarten students! With more than 150 pumpkins, colourful flowers and plenty of fall fun, she's creating unforgettable memories and making sure every child gets to experience the joy of the season. 🍂 It's more than just pumpkins. It's about kindness, inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for every student. 💛 🔗Read the full story about this heartwarming tradition and the educator making it happen: ocsb.ca/2026/10/20/the-gourd… #OCSB #ocsbBeCommunity #ocsbNewBeginnings

The Ottawa Catholic School Board joins Catholics around the world in praying for Pope Leo XIV following the news of his lung cancer diagnosis. We are grateful to hear that his surgery was successful, and we pray for his continued healing, strength and recovery. ❤️🙏 As a Catholic school community, we hold the Holy Father in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. May he find comfort in his faith and in the love and support of the many people praying for him around the world. 🕊️ May God bless Pope Leo XIV and guide him on his journey to recovery. #ocsbNewBeginnings #PrayForPopeLeo #PrayTogether #OCSB

🧡 Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, while reflecting on the lasting impacts of the Residential School System. Across our schools, students continue to learn about Truth and Reconciliation and reflect on what it means for all of us. These conversations help build understanding and remind us why this learning must continue throughout the year. Every Child Matters. 🧡 #OCSB #ocsbReconciliAction #EveryChildMatters #ocsbIndigenous