About Us
Opened in 1975, Our Lady of Sorrows School is located in West Nipissing District. We have a student population of 250 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. It serves the communities of Sturgeon Falls, Nipissing First Nation (Garden Village), West Nipissing. Our Lady of Sorrows reflects that of a tri-cultural school:
- English
- French
- Ojibwe
Our school celebrates the tri-cultural nature of our community with a variety of special events and activities. The school offers regular programs as well as core and extended French Second Language programs, as well as a Native Second Language program which provides instruction in the Ojibwe language. We are very proud of the diversity representation from our community.
Promoting a Positive School Climate
Guiding Principles
- Everyone has a role to play in building a welcoming,positive and inclusive school climate.
- Building a positive school climate requires a focus on developing healthy and respectful relationships throughout the school community.
- Embed the principles of equity and inclusive education in all aspects of the learning environment to support the well being and achievement of all students.
- No single solution can guarentee the creation and maintenance of a positive school climate. It takes a collaborative effort!
- Refer to Handbook which outlines the Code of Behaviour, found in the Resources tab.
Safe Schools Initiatives
- Peace Keepers
- Indoor Social Skills recess
- Sensory rooms
- Buddy teacher/student
- 2nd step
- Steps to Respect
Mission
The Parents, Teachers and Students of Our Lady of Sorrows School foster and promote the development of the whole person --- spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional as a caring responsible individual within the Catholic Christian community, based on the Gospel values of Jesus Christ. Promote and support Positive Student Behaviour and provide the elements of a safe and welcoming environment based on Gospel values which promote a sense of belonging In order that learning can take place.
~ School News & Events ~
Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation Sessions(Posted:4/20/2012)
Registrations are now being accepted for full-day, every day JK and SK for September 2012. Call us for more information.
You may also view a complete schedule of Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation Sessions at www.npsc.ca .
Thank You for Celebrating Catholic Education Week(Posted:5/15/2012)
Students and staff from across our 13 Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic schools celebrated Catholic Education Week from May 6-11 with educational and faith-based activities.
Thank you friends, family, parishes and community patners who contributed to and participated in this event!
View photos from across our schools in the news release below.
New School Website(Posted:12/14/2011)
Welcome to the new Our Lady of Sorrows School website! Let us know what you think by sending us an email on our Contact Us page.
~ School Activities ~
Our Lady of Sorrows School has a number of events that occur throughout the school year. In addition to helping students achieve academic outcomes, school events instill a sense of community among our students, their families and staff.
Some of our events include:
- Safe Schools Initiatives
- Monthly Liturgical Celebrations
- Sacramental Preparations
- First Communion
- Reconciliation
- Rainbows
- Faith Ambassadors
- Confirmation
- Bake Sales
- Share Lent day (Penny Sale, Bake Sale & White Elephant Sale)
- Play Day and Carnival
- Public speaking
- Book Fair
- Career Fair
- Track and Field
- Recycle Program - Go Green Program
- Grade Eight Graduation
- Food Bank Drive
- Native Retreat Days
- Peer Helpers Club
- Intramural and extracurricular sports
- Cheer Leading Club
- Breakfast for Learning
- Living Rosary
- Planetarium visit
- Healthy Schools Initiatives (running club)
- Carnival
- Talent Show
- Science North Workshops
- Craft Club
- Kindergarten Year End Celebration
- Relay for Life
- Anti-bullying campaign
- Flag football
- Santa Fund telethon and choir
- Spirit Day
- Monthly running reading records
- Christmas Assembly
- Food Bank Collection
- Kindergarten Celebration
- Aboriginal Day Celebration
