Discover our School
Our school respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the ancestral, traditional and unceded Indigenous territory of the Algonquin Peoples,
on whose territory we pray, learn, play and work.
The OCSB acknowledges the suffering experienced by Indigenous peoples in Canada's Residential Schools and is committed to Truth and Reconciliation. Read the OCSB Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action to learn more.
Our Family of Schools
We are an elementary school offering grades JK-6.
After grade 6, please see the details regarding the New Fernbank Temporary Accommodation Plan on our homepage.
School Day Schedule — Grades 1-6
Yard supervision — 9:00 - 9:15
Block 1 — 9:15 - 10:30
Morning Recess — 10:30 - 10:45
Block 2 — 10:45 - 12:00
Lunch — 12:00 - 1:00
Block 3 — 1:00 - 2:15
Afternoon Recess — 2:15 - 2:30
Block 4 — 2:30 - 3:45
Childcare
The Ottawa Catholic Child Care Corporation operates a licensed child care program in our school with before and after school spaces for children 4-12 years.
There are also Toddler and Preschool programs for children 18 months - 4 years.
Visit Fernbank Crossing Early Learning Centre for more information. Register through the City of Ottawa Child Care Registry and Waitlist.
Spiritual Theme
The OCSB's spiritual theme for 2021-2024 is: Gratitude rooted in Joy, fills us with Hope
In each of the next three school years, our school will focus on a different aspect of the Spiritual Theme: Gratitude, Joy and Hope.
“My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”
– James 1: 2-3 (NRSV)
Transportation
All school bus transportation is provided by the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA). Visit the Transportation page of the OCSB website for more information