Fall/Winter 2013

Global Connections  the newsletter of the Ottawa-Carleton Education Network


OCENET launches its first International Education Info-Fair
The upcoming International Education Info-Fair on Saturday, April 12 at 440 Albert Street will introduce students, parents and educators to many facets of international education.
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OCENET professional development focuses on cultural competency
On January 17 all OCENET staff participated in a professional development workshop on the topic of intercultural competence.
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OCDSB International Certificate gains recognition
The new OCDSB International Certificate, which was piloted successfully in six local high schools last year, is now expanding to three more high schools each semester in a gradual “roll out” to secondary schools
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Life as an "International student" in high school
One of several students from Chile in the OCDSB, Fernanda won a scholarship to study in Canada. This has been her first time out of Chile and away from her close-knit family for an extended period.
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Meet OCENET: Minsook Kang
1. What are some of your roles at OCENET?
I work on Marketing and Communications at OCENET. I support our agents in Asian countries who recruit students who choose to attend local OCDSB schools as international students.
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Global Village Fest celebrates cultures at Adult High School
On November 6 the gym at Adult High School transformed into a global village with all of the students and staff participating in a huge celebration of each other’s cultural heritage.
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OCENET Tip Sheet #4: International Student & Teacher Exchanges/Teach Abroad
An international student exchange provides opportunities for students to visit another country as much more than a tourist.
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Did you know? Student scholarships available to OCDSB students through OCENET
OCDSB students should keep the following link on their radar to check for upcoming information about the Lynch-Getty Global Student Award which is presented to six deserving students...
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Thinking About Becoming A Homestay Host?
Among the many benefits of being a Homestay host : make a significant difference to the life of a student from another country...
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