St. Philip Updates

Construction Update

This week construction on the gym continued as the crews worked on installation of the stage, basketball nets, and curtain. The flooring is scheduled to be installed next week. Work on the new Kindergarten wing, the new multipurpose room, and the new 2-story addition continued. Window frames and windows were added to the new Kindergarten wing, and steel supports were installed to support the walls of the new Kindergarten classrooms. Plumbing, electrical, drywall, and flooring of the Kindergarten wing is coming up.

Completion of Online Forms

Please visit the Parent Portal to complete the Verification Form, the Technology Agreement, and the Media Consent forms using the following link: https://www.ocsb.ca/parents/parent-portal/. 

Students need to have all three forms completed each year. 

If you need help accessing the Parent Portal please view the following video: How to Login to Parent Portal

If you need help filling out the forms online please view the following video: How to Fill Out Forms on Parent Portal.

School Photos

School Photos will take place October 9th.

Student Arrivals

Please be aware that students are not to be on the yard before supervision starts at 9:05AM. Students should not be opening the gate and letting themselves into the yard until there is an educator at the gate to welcome them to school. 

Students who arrive late to school are to come to the front office with a parent to sign them in so we can welcome them and ensure their attendance is updated appropriately.

Terry Fox 2026

This year we will be running our Terry Fox event on Thursday October 1st. Please click on the following link to donate: https://schools.terryfox.ca/132147 . 

Stay tuned for details on how we will participate as a school!

Parent Community Presentation: Paul Davis

Sacred Heart High School is pleased to welcome Paul Davis on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for a presentation to the parent community. Parents from St. Philip School are welcome to attend.

Paul will explore important topics related to students’ online lives, including smartphones, social media, cyberbullying, and online gaming.

We encourage parents and guardians to attend this informative evening and learn more about supporting their children in navigating the digital world safely and responsibly.

Parent Council

Our first School Council meeting of the 2026-27 school year will take place on Monday September 21st at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to attend!

Community Corner

Please click on the following link for this week’s Upcoming Community Events.

Thank you for your continued support! 

Jennifer Murphy, Principal

Shawn Bedard, Vice Principal

Susan Goslin, Vice Principal