CPHS 2025-2026
Important Information for Graduates
April 13, 2026
Hi Seniors,
It was great to meet with you this morning! We are so excited for you all as you prepare to move on to new adventures. 😊
As promised, here are the notes from our meeting. Hope they are helpful. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to pop into Guidance or to email.
GRADE 12 GRAD MEETING - April 2026.pdf
Remember, just over nine more weeks of classes... Keep working hard! You can do this!!
With our very best wishes,
Mrs. Anderson, Mme. Day and Ms. Shaw
Feb 6, 2026
Hello Grade 12’s,
We have started preparing for the 2026-2027 school year and we need your help with it. 😊
Please log into your myBlueprint account, myblueprint.ca/ucdsb, and select the “Not returning next year?” link. Enter your plans and press submit.
https://app.myblueprint.ca/?sdid=ucdsb
Alternatively, if you would like to return for another semester to CPHS, then you need to stop by the guidance office for a conversation. Before doing so, look at the attached course offering sheet and have in mind what courses you want to request and why you want to return. Please know that ‘not knowing’ what’s next after high school is not a great reason to return; we usually recommend trying something new is the best way to help find direction.
We hope second semester has begun well,
Mrs. Anderson, Mme. Day and Ms. Shaw
Mon., Feb 2, 2026
Hello Grads,
This email is for all students who are planning to attend Algonquin College and have an IEP. If this is not you, please disregard.
Mrs. Anderson
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Hello,
The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) will be hosting a drop-in style open house for prospective students who wish to register for academic accommodations at the post-secondary level. Students and their families are welcome to stop by to learn more about our services and register early for the upcoming fall term.
Students with a current IEP may wish to bring a copy along with primary disability documentation to the event. These documents will help with the registration process and identifying what academic accommodations and support services best meet the needs of the student.
Please share this registration link with your students - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cal-open-house-winter-2026-tickets-1980022955962?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Rebecca Sun, M.Ed.
Coordinator of Intake, Assessment and Outreach
Centre for Accessible Learning
T 613.727.4723 x7676
Algonquin College | 1385 Woodroffe Avenue | Ottawa | ON | K2G 1V8 | Canada
Fri., Jan 23, 2026
Hello Grads,
Algonquin College has shared some disappointing news. Please read the update below:
As you may have heard, Algonquin College is recommending the suspension of 30 academic programs, effective Fall 2026 to its Board of Governors at the February 23, 2026 meeting. If approved by the Board, no new learners will be admitted to these programs starting Fall 2026. This decision will not impact learners currently enrolled in these programs or those admitted for the Spring 2026 term. For those who have applied or been accepted into these programs for Fall 2026, additional information will be made available following the Board decision.
If you have students who have applied to only one program that has been recommended for suspension, they may wish to consider adding additional programs to their application prior to February 1. Programs added before February 1 will be considered equally. Any programs added to an application after February 1 are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The recommendation to suspend these programs was made after careful consideration and extensive efforts to address ongoing operational challenges. Recent changes in federal policy and provincial funding models, along with the need to ensure financial sustainability, were key factors.
Frequently asked questions have been prepared to provide further background on the financial realities Algonquin College is facing as well as additional information pertaining to program suspensions.
We recognize there are many of you that have applied to Algonquin College. Please read through the list of suspended programs. If the program you applied to is on this list, then come to guidance before February 1st and we can assist you in adding in an additional program to your application. We can also connect you with an Algonquin College recruiter if you have more questions.
Take care,
Mrs. Anderson, Mme. Day and Ms. Shaw
Mon., Jan 19, 2026
Good morning Grads!
This is an important reminder to fill out the Grad Gown Order Form by January 30th. To date, we have only received 55 responses, and we need to order the gowns within the next few weeks!
Please take a moment to fill out the survey now so that you don’t forget!
Payment of your Grad Fee (which also covers the cost of your gown/hat & tassel) will not be due until early April, so don’t let not having the Grad Fee now stop you from filling this out.
Fill out this form if you are graduating this year, even if you don’t intend to attend Commencement.
Graduation Cap & Gown Preliminary Sizing (Class of 2026) – Fill out form
Thank you,
Mrs. Gagnon
Thurs., Dec 18, 2025
Good morning,
For those who missed having their Grad photos taken last week (or today, for Grade 8 students), or would like to have them taken over again, please note that retakes will be happening on January 9th, 2026.
Please take a moment to review the attachments and follow the link to sign up for a timeslot if you’re interested in having your photo taken.
Have a great day!
Wed., Dec. 3rd, 2025
Hello CPHS Graduating Students,
Below you will find information on one of Canada’s biggest Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarships…..Please read if you are going into one of these fields and are an exceptional student, leader and role model in our school and community.
What are Schulich Leader Scholarships?
Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. One hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $120,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $100,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship.
Student eligibility criteria:
1. Entrepreneurial-minded (exhibiting leadership, charisma, and creativity)
2. Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need
3. Intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:
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Technology
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Engineering
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Entrepreneurship and business enterprise
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Applied scientific research
We are NOT considering students who:
Partner Universities
AND UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH (newly added!)
The Online application includes:
- Contact information for two Referees who will upload reference letters in support of the nomination
All letters of reference and scholarship applications must be completed and received by the February 18, 2026 deadline.
Reference letter guidelines: Letters should be no longer than one page in length and addressed to the “Schulich Leader Scholarships Selection Committee”
Scholarship application deadline including reference letters, is February 18, 2026.
CPHS is beginning the process to select ONE successful candidate to nominate for this Award. If you are interested, you must put together a package that contains ALL but the last two bullets of the online application listed above (the Awards Committee already has your transcript information, and does not require your headshot). If selected, you must be willing to complete the full online application by February 18, 2026.
This complete application must be submitted to the guidance office by 8am on Wednesday January 7th, 2026.
If you would like more information on this scholarship before submitting your application to guidance, please check out their website.
https://schulichleaders.com/#apply select 
in the top right-hand corner.
We thank those students who have already expressed interest in this award and look forward to receiving your application.
Sincerely,
Mme. Day, and the Graduation Awards Committee
Tues., Dec. 2nd, 2025
Hi again Grads,
Here is another place to look for scholarships.....there are lots of scholarships available to search this month. 🙂
Mrs. A
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With the holiday break approaching, we wanted to share a list of scholarships currently available and those that will be available over the break. There are over 1,200 awards totalling over $5,600,000 in value in these awards.
Not all awards will apply to all students. Students should create a profile on ScholarTree to get a list customized to them and weekly email reminders of deadlines. Students can use the "Applications Open" filter only to see those scholarships currently accepting applications at the top left of their scholarship list. As a reminder, ScholarTree has always been and will continue to be 100% free to students. We generate revenue by charging Scholarship Providers to host their scholarships on our site.
Have a great day,
Brit Garon
Co-Founder, CEO
ScholarTree
m: 647-927-1643
w:scholartree.ca e: brit.garon@scholartree.ca
Tues., Dec. 2nd, 2025
Hello Grads,
Below is a December Scholarship Newsletter. It's never too early or late to start your scholarship search. These are but a few that are available and only one of the sites I have shared with you; I'm hoping they might get you thinking about it.
Have a great week,
Mrs. Anderson
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Fri., Nov. 21st, 2025
Good morning everyone,
The Graduation Photo Days for our Grade 12 students are December 8th & 9th. Please take a look at the attached flyer for some helpful tips to prepare for your best photo, and to get the link to book your time slot! You will need a timeslot to have your photos taken, and there is a $35 fee payable directly to PhotoVisions.
Just like in September, you will be given a card with a code on it so that you or your parents can view your photos later.
Have a great day,
Mrs. Gagnon
Thurs., Nov. 6th, 2025
Hello Grads,
If you are unsure about your plans for next year and may be considering a GAP year. Discover Year is holding an Info Sessions in Ottawa on November 18th. Please check out the info below for more details.
Mrs. Anderson
Interested in learning more about Discover Year?
We would love to meet you at our upcoming Information Session in Ottawa! Join us to learn how Discover Year helps young adults build self-awareness, confidence, communication skills and resilience, and how you (or your child) could benefit from a purposeful gap year!
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Tom Brown Hall (141 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4T1)
RSVP Here
We look forward to meeting you!
- Meet with current and past Discover Year students, parents and staff
- Ask questions and hear about students' experiences
- Learn about the who, what, where, when and why of a Discover Year
- Find out how you could benefit from a purposeful gap year
Wed., Nov. 5, 2025
Tues., Oct 7, 2025
Hello Bears,
Ottawa U has asked us to share information about their upcoming open house. If you are planning on applying to Ottawa U, I encourage you to attend their open house on October 25th.
Take care,
Mrs. Anderson
University of Ottawa's Open House on October 25
The University of Ottawa's Open House is taking place October 25. This very useful event is happening on our campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We invite you to learn about the Open House, to see our detailed schedule of activities and the key information to fully participate in the day. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
We would truly appreciate it if you could share this invitation with your students.
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We’re pleased to invite you to the University of Ottawa campus for our Open House on Saturday, October 25.
Join us from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to:
- Explore our welcoming, state of the art campus in the heart of Ottawa.
- Talk with our students about their experience at university.
- Learn about your prospects with our 550 programs, each of which can meet your goals and expectations.
- Ask your questions to our acclaimed professors.
- Discover what makes the University of Ottawa one of the 10 best universities in Canada.
- Have a chance to win a $2,000 scholarship (registration and participation required).
Discover our community, where you can find your place and experience a world of new possibilities. Register for the Open House.
We look forward to welcoming you to our campus,
The University of Ottawa Liaison Team
Fri., Oct. 3, 2025
Hello Grads,
For those students who are thinking a GAP YEAR is in their future please keep reading. Having a plan during your Gap year is a good idea. Discover Year is a company that helps you with this plan and encourages working an volunteering experiences, learning new items, travel and so much more.
Discover Year has an upcoming Virtual Info Session.
Do you know any students who are considering taking a gap year after high school? We would love to meet them at our upcoming Info Session!
WHEN: Tuesday, October 14th from 7:00-9:00 pm ET
WHERE: Online via Zoom
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Meet and Greet: Meet Discover Year students, alumni, parents and staff
- Discover Year 101: The what, how, where and when of a Discover Year
- Q&A: Hear what our students, alumni and parents have to say about their experiences at Discover Year
Sign up using the following LINK
https://discoveryear.ca/events/
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. Anderson
Wed., Oct. 1, 2025
Hello Grads,
I have disappointing news; I was unable to get a bus to take students to the College Information Program (CIP) at St. Lawrence at the end of October. Bussing is just not available. Please consider attending this wonderful opportunity with your parents or classmates (your parents would need to approve your absence from school).
Here are the details:
College Information Program (CIP)
St. Lawrence College - Brockville Campus: Tuesday October 28th from 9:00 – 10:30 am.
All Colleges from Ontario will be in attendance. You can speak to admission counsellors and ask questions.
Get a tour of St. Lawrence College.
Alternatively, the CIP Program will also be at other locations including Algonquin College
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/news/cip/cip-schedule
Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus: Monday October 27, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus: Monday October 27, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
If you are interested in St. Lawrence College and can't make it to the CIP event or want to see their other campus's, here are their Fall Open House Dates:
Friday November 7th - Brockville Campus
Saturday November 8th – Cornwall Campus
Saturday November 15th – Kingston Campus
I hope you're having a great week,
Mrs. Anderson
Mon., Sept. 29, 2025
Hi Grads,
As you may know, Support Staff across Ontario Colleges are currently on strike. This disruption has impacted planned school visits and limited colleges ability to offer the in-person support usually offered.
While their recruitment team is unavailable, Algonquin College has put some helpful resources to support you as you guide your students navigate their post-secondary journey.
Virtual Algonquin College Presentation
Live Q&A Sessions
On-Demand Webinars
Virtual Tour
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Students can explore our campuses online through our
virtual tour. In-person tours will resume once the labour dispute has been resolved.
Fall Open House - Saturday, November 8 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Students can register now to stay informed about our upcoming Open House. It's a great opportunity to explore programs, speak with faculty and staff, tour our campus and labs, and learn more about student services.
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If you are thinking about applying to Algonquin College, I hope you take advantage of some of the offerings above.
Take care,
Your Guidance Team
Mrs. Anderson, Mme. Day and Ms. Shaw
Wed., Sept. 24, 2025
Hello, Graduating Bears and Graduating Bears Parents and Guardians.
As promised, here is the PowerPoint from our post-secondary info session from Monday evening and our re-do this morning for students only. It was wonderful to have so many in attendance and we hope it has helped spark your journey into what the future holds.
We've also attached an electronic copy of the form for community involvement hours. We have hard copies in the Guidance office also.
The Guidance Team is always here to help if you have questions!
All the Best,
Mrs. Anderson, Mme. Day, and Ms. Shaw
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Wed., Sept. 17, 2025
Hello Graduating Bears,
This program is new to me, but I thought it would be worthwhile to share; Guidance from current university student mentors on university applications, essays, scholarships and more is a wonderful opportunity to take advantage of. If you do choose to reach out to this organization, I would love to hear about your experience and determine if it's worth sharing with future CPHS graduating classes too.
Check out the details below.
Bridge to Campus a student-led, non-profit organization that helps high school students across Canada build connections with university students, as they prepare for the transition to post-secondary education.
Since the launch of the organization, they have been able to pair mentees from Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and beyond with mentors who share personalized advice on applications, scholarships, campus life, and career pathways.
Our Services (All free of charge)
- 1-on-1 Mentorship: Your students would be paired with a university mentor who provides tailored guidance and support on university applications, admission essays and ask any questions that they may have. This year, our mentors will be from McGill University, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo and Queen's University. This service is completely online, and meetings are conducted through platforms such as Zoom.
- Themed Webinars: Interactive panels with current university students covering topics such as university applications, choosing the right program, financial aid, dorm selection and more.
- Essay Review Service: Online essay review service where your students have the opportunity to submit their scholarship essay to be peer-reviewed by our pool of mentors across the university students we work with.
We understand the importance of protecting students’ privacy and ensuring safe online interactions, so we have created a Privacy Policy, which outlines the measures we take to safeguard high school students participating in our services. This includes strict guidelines for mentor–mentee communication, protocols to protect student information, as well as procedures to be in place in case of mistreatment.
You can learn more about the organization at www.bridgetocampus.net.
Take care,
Mrs. Anderson
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Tues., Sept. 9, 2025
Good afternoon, Grade 12s and Grade 12 Parent and Guardians.
We will be holding a Post-Secondary Information night for all graduating Bears on Monday September 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons, Mme. Day and I will be doing a presentation on the post-secondary planning and application process. This presentation is geared towards parents/guardians, but students are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
We will be doing a second run-through on Tuesday September 23rd -- for students only -- at 9:05 a.m., also in the Learning Commons. If you'd like to attend, you must clear it with your teacher. To sign up, please email Ms. Shaw ([email protected]) or you can pop into Guidance and ask her to add your name to the list. Please do your best to sign up in advance.
Should you not be able to attend either presentation, we will post the slide show to the website in the near future so that you can access the information.
I hope the school year has started well for you,
Mrs. Anderson
Tues., Sept. 9, 2025
Hi Graduating Bears,
Algonquin College is one of the schools we have many students attend after graduation.
Here are the important dates you should know about.
Ottawa Campus
- College Information Program: Monday, October 27, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Fall Open House: Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm
- Discovery Evening: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm
- Spring Open House: Saturday, March 28, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm
Pembroke Campus
- Fall Open House: Monday, October 20, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm
- College Information Program: Monday, October 27, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm
- Spring Open House: Saturday, March 14, 2025 (Time TBD)
Algonquin looks forward to connecting with students in the 2025-2026 academic year. Algonquin College events can also be found here algonquincollege.com/events.
I hope the first few days of school have gone well for you thus far.
Mrs. Anderson, Mme. Day and Ms. Shaw