OAPCE Blog
Restorative Practices
by E. Wylie, Executive OAPCE Communications, Director, Hamilton. What are Restorative Practices? We, as parents, often hear these new terms being used and don’t really know what they mean. Restorative Practices is an emerging social science where relationships are the primary focus. This quick video from the International Institute
The Power of Faith through Music
The Power of Faith through Music: Building a Connection with Children By Dianne Pawlowski, Director, Nippising Parry Sound Music has long been a powerful tool for teaching and connecting with people, especially children. Faith-based music holds a unique ability to instill spiritual messages and create a deeper connection to religious
TIPS FOR RAISING A READER
TIPS FOR RAISING A READER – By D. Garell-Teti, OAPCE Chair/Director Halton “Children are made readers in the laps of their parents” — Emilie Buchwald, award-winning children’s author As a new school year begins, parents often wonder how to support their children to become better readers. There are many reasons
OAPCE Advocates for Parental Engagement
No other Organization Champions Parental Engagement and Education Policy in Ontario like OAPCE. The Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE) is a recognized parent organization that advocates for and supports Catholic Education in the province of Ontario. Established in 1939, OAPCE works to provide information and resources to
The Importance of Catholic Education and OAPCE as its Advocate
The Importance of Catholic Education and OAPCE as its Advocate Proverbs 22:6 offers a powerful reminder: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” This verse underscores the lifelong impact of the education and guidance children receive
As We Walk Forward in Faith Together
As We Walk Forward in Faith Together 1 Peter 5:2-3 “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those
