New Award Recognizes Contribution and Commitment to International Learning and Cooperation of Alex Getty and Ron Lynch – Former OCENET Board Members
Available to all students in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board in Grades 11–12 in the 2009/2010 school year. Deadline for Submission of Essays is March 30, 2010 In June 2010, four Grade 11-12 students who have demonstrated leadership in their community through involvement in groups, events, and activities that foster cross-cultural learning and understanding within both school and community will receive the Lynch-Getty Award. Two Canadian and two international fee-paying students will receive an award valued at $1000. The award is to be used upon graduation towards secondary or post-secondary education, or a volunteer experience outside Canada.
The award honours the legacy of Alex Getty and Ron Lynch, who believed that learning to communicate and act globally was important in creating a world where people strive to understand and help those near and far. OCENET hopes this award will further motivate and encourage students to participate in international exchange programs, intercultural clubs, international volunteer programs, peer tutoring, student organizations, charity groups, and community associations – initiatives that result in improved cultural understanding.
Please click here for the LYNCH-GETTY GLOBAL STUDENT AWARD Application Form
May 13, 2008
OCENET $1 MILLION CONTRIBUTION TO OCDSB
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board received a cheque for one million dollars from the Ottawa-Carleton Education Network (OCENET) at its May 13 Board Meeting. Director of Education, Dr. Lorne Rachlis says the money is in addition to the two million dollars that OCENET annually contributes to the District. The million dollar bonus is a result of profits made over the last eight years, according to OCENET Executive Director, Geoff Best.
Dr. Rachlis told those in attendance that OCENET’s objective is to provide international students with an opportunity to experience quality education in the Nation’s Capital. He described the program as mutually beneficial. He jokingly added, “That he hoped it would take less than eight years for the next million dollar bonus cheque to arrive.” The funds received from OCENET are used to supplement and enhance the unique programming that is offered by OCDSB.
Source: News Brief from the Boardroom