Students across Ottawa Catholic School Board schools wrapped up the last week of October with Halloween celebrations, a student vote and academic awards, the Ottawa Catholic School Board said in its weekly Friday Feeling recap published Oct. 30.
The board described a week where "there's a little extra magic in the air," with pumpkins, costumes and school spirit taking on a spooky twist as the month drew to a close.
Creativity was on full display as students explored makerspaces and libraries, admired decorated jack-o-lanterns and took part in a glow-in-the-dark dance party. Halloween costumes gave students another chance to let their imaginations loose, turning familiar school spaces into a colourful celebration of characters and creative ideas.
Effort celebrated on the field and in the classroom
The same spirit carried over to the football field, where students played hard, tried their best and had fun together, the board said.
Academic awards also gave students a well-deserved moment to shine, recognizing the hard work and perseverance behind their accomplishments. The board noted there were "no magic spells here, just effort, encouragement and plenty of reasons to cheer."
Learning beyond the Halloween fun
Beyond the Halloween excitement, students explored local candidates and cast ballots through a student vote, discovering how their voices can help shape a community.
Media Literacy Week invited a closer look at the messages around us, the board said, because appearances don't always tell the whole story. Educators also teamed up to support French oral language learning, helping students grow more comfortable finding their words and joining the conversation.
Writing under the board's theme of "Nourish New Beginnings," the post reminded readers that a little courage and a welcoming community can make trying something new feel less scary — whether students are stepping onto the field, speaking up or sharing their Halloween creativity.
The board closed its recap with a wish for a weekend with more treats than tricks and plenty of OCSB spirit.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board also acknowledged that its schools are located on the ancestral, traditional and unceded Indigenous territory of the Algonquin Peoples.
