February 13, 2025: Student transportation cancelled, OCDSB schools remain open

All school buses and vans serving the OCDSB will be cancelled on February 13, 2025, due to poor weather conditions. For students assigned to public transit (Presto), all 600-series school routes and any school trips on regular routes will not operate.

OCDSB schools will be open. Parents and caregivers are welcome to drop off their children at school and pick them up at regular bell times. The Extended Day Program will also be open for registered students.

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English Department

Colonel By's English Department provides students with courses from grade 9 through grade 12 in a variety of streams. In addition to our required courses, we offer the Writer’s Craft elective for creative writers in Grade 12 (see the link for the Grade 12 curriculum).

We endeavor to provide an array of voices and perspectives though the texts and resources used in class.  The Grade 11 course has a specific focus on Indigenous authors (see link to curriculum document). In addition to our course selections,  students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences like guest speakers, the annual Stratford Trip, and clubs which enhance communication skills like the Debate Club, Colonel By News, and various writing clubs.

Please click on the curriculum links and ManageBac for additional information, or contact one of our English Department Faculty members.

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