May 9 2025 O'Neill CVI Communications

Dear Parents/Guardians,

A lot has happened these past 2 weeks, so let us share a few messages, events, and dates before we head into the weekend;

Last week we had a successful and amazing Performing Arts trip to Boston last week.  We saw some breathtaking performances, participated in a few singing and dancing workshops showing off our incredible talents, all the while learning a little bit of Boston history along the way. It was an incredible week and pictures have been posted to our O’Neill CVI PA instagram account. A huge thank you to Ms. Collins, Ms. Allison, Ms. Hunter and Mr. Billings and our students for making it such a memorable one!

This week was Children’s Mental Health week and our Positive School Climate (PSC) team  has been sharing daily ways in which we support our mental health and well-being. On Wednesday, our PSC team ran many activities outside on our front lawn including bracelet-making, chalk designs, and skipping to help us focus on our physical and mental health and reminded us to take time for ourselves. On Thursday, Mya M., Diana S., and Gabrielle H., along with Ms. Connolly, showcased O'Neill's Positive School Climate Mental Health activities to students from all over Durham at the Stomping Out Stigma - Mental Health Conference!! Pictures can be found on our social media and remember Redhawks, prioritize yourself and your mental well-being.

A HUGE Congratulations to the O’Neill Robotics Team for winning 1st Place at the Skills Ontario Provincial Championships this past Tuesday. We recognize and congratulate Muhammad Ammar A., Jakob H., Dylan H., Dean D., and Wang Chun L., for all their incredible work this past school year as they finished off the 2025 season as Provincial Champions! Amazing work Redhawks!.And a huge thank you also goes to Mr. Snelgrove for all your guidance and support! Pictures coming soon to our Instagram.

Congratulations go to Liz P., Mya C., and Hekmatullah N. for winning the April Character Trait award for TEAMWORK! We saw all of you working cooperatively with others, valuing the opinions of others and encouraging others to participate in classroom activities, clubs and sports. Well done Redhawks!

Last night was the OCVI Performing Arts Spring Finale and it was truly an amazing showcase of student’s talents, both vocally and instrumentally. All performances were beautifully accomplished and the night ended with all students coming together for one big performance of Baba Yetu. A HUGE thank you to Ms. Collins, Ms. Allison, Ms. Hunter and Mr. Billings for your extraordinary direction and guidance.

REMINDERS: Community Events

PARENT/CAREGIVER EVENT: Supporting Children and Youth to Thrive

Positive School Climates with Family and Community Engagement Department presents: Supporting our Children and Youth to Thrive.

The Durham District School Board invites all to join us in this engaging and interactive in-person event where we will hear from Dr. Jean M. Clinton, Clinical Professor at McMaster University, who will share her knowledge and expertise with families on how through compassion, connection, and hope we can create the conditions for our children to flourish and thrive at all times, including when challenges arise.

When: Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Where: DDSB Education Centre, 400 Taunton Road , East, Whitby

*Only 200 in-person spots are available. A virtual viewing option will be available for those who are not able to attend in-person*

*Register now!-see attached for QR code

Food, raffle prizes, and community resources will be provided!

On Wednesday, May 14^th, 2025 and Wednesday, June 11^th, The Anti-Oppression Department will be hosting the spring community engagement event for the Compendium of Action for Black Student Success 2.0.

The Living Compendium-Community Engagement Evenings-May 14th & June 11th

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) will be hosting an in-person community engagement for the Compendium of Action for Black Student Success 2.0.

One of the commitments made in the Compendium of Action for Black Student Success 2.0 was to connect with and report back to the community twice a year to share and discuss the work we are doing to implement the action items of the Compendium. 

This event will be family focussed and will occur in two locations - one will be in the south at Maxwell Heights SS at 1100 Coldstream Drive, Oshawa and the other will take place in the north at Uxbridge SS, 127 Planks Ln, Uxbridge, Ontario.Parents/Caregivers will have an opportunity to sign up for 2 workshop sessions - details can be found within the link below.

 South Durham Event

Where: Maxwell Heights Secondary School in Oshawa

When: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 North Durham Event

Where: Uxbridge Secondary School in Uxbridge

When: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 SIGN UP LINK

Where to find more information? Follow us on Social Media

School: @oneillcvioshawa on Instagram

Athletics: @oneill_redhawks on Instagram

Activities/Leadership: @ocvi_activities on Instagram

Performing Arts: @ocvipa on Instagram

General School Info: https://oneillcvi.ddsb.ca/en/index.aspx

Upcoming Important Dates

Thank you,
The Admin Team of O’Neill CVI

Attachments

Supporting our Children and Youth to Thrive Register Now Flyer

The Living Compendium-Community Engagement Evening_JUNE 11

The Living Compendium-Community Engagement Evening_MAY 14