Author Archives: Whitney McCarthy Kelsey

Flag Rugby for Kids — The Ottawa Irish Rugby Club

For kids aged 6 to 13 If you were unable to attend the parent information meeting tonight but your child is still interested in seeing what Flag Rugby is all about, there will be a Mini Clinic on Saturday, May … Continue reading

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Proposed Bell Time Changes: Public Consultation

Dear Parents, Attached is information on the plan of the Ottawa Student Transit Authority (OSTA) to make bell times fifteen minutes later at Alta Vista Public School beginning in September 2015 (i.e. school days would be 9:15-3:45 instead of 9:00-3:30 as they are … Continue reading

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Kindergarten Play Structure Update

We are still accepting donations in support of the kindergarten playground structure. We remain about $9000 short of our goal, but are very confident that we will meet that goal. For information on how to donate, please visit our website … Continue reading

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KidyKode Workshops

Although not a council event, an AVPS parent has shared the following information on KidyKode workshops, starting March 22nd, 2014 at Rideau High School. These are free workshops teaching kids computational thinking concepts using the popular visual programming language Scratch.  More details … Continue reading

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