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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Technology & Fine Arts

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Technology & Fine Arts Department

Colonel By's Technology and Fine Arts Department provides students with a diverse offering of courses including Communications and New Media Courses, which include  CougarVision, Film, and Journalism, Computer Science, Integrated Technology, and Design Technology. Additionally we boast a rich and diverse offering in Fine Arts, Music, and Music Theatre; all of which provide exceptional experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

In addition to the many outstanding courses students have the opportunity to participate in a myriad of opportunities including competitions, workshops,The Will Phee Film Festival, Robotics ClubPhotography Club and The Virtual Classroom Initiative (regular international video-conferences with students and expert mentors from all over the world), The CB Musical, Art Showcases, Band and Music Performances and Concerts to name but a few. 

Colonel By offers a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program in Digital Broadcasting with a Focus on Television and Film Production. Students interested in learning more about this program or wishing to apply should contact Scott Virgo by email: scott.virgo@ocdsb.ca

Please feel free to contact any of the technology teachers or visit ManageBac for detailed information on each course offering.

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