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Our vision is an Ottawa where all students thrive. Notre vision est une ville d’Ottawa où tous les élèves s’épanouissent. www.onfe-rope.ca
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Our #ClassroomGardens Manager, Simon McMillan, visited a Grade 4 classroom at Reine-des-Bois Catholic Elementary School. He helped students dive into the world of gardening, sparking curiosity as they prepared to grow fresh produce in their Garden Tower. We can’t wait to see how their garden grows!
A group of students and an adult gather around a tower garden in a school classroom, filling it with soil and smiling at the camera. Students and an adult stand around a tower garden while planting, smiling toward the camera in a bright school learning space.
December 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Notre gestionnaire du programme #JardinerEnClasse, Simon McMillan, a visité une classe de 4e année à 'l'école élémentaire catholique Reine-des-Bois. Il a aidé les élèves à plonger dans le monde du jardinage, éveillant leur curiosité!
A group of students and an adult gather around a tower garden in a school classroom, filling it with soil and smiling at the camera. Students and an adult stand around a tower garden while planting, smiling toward the camera in a bright school learning space.
December 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We're hiring!
Bilingual Program Coordinator – Volunteer Programs
Nous Embauchons!
Coordonnatrice ou coordonnateur de programme bilingue – Programmes de bénévolat

➡️ https://onferope.bamboohr.com/careers/51

#OttawaJobs
Purple hiring graphic from the Ottawa Network for Education displayed over an office background. Text reads: “We Are Hiring! Bilingual Program Coordinator – Volunteer Programs. Apply now at onfe-rope.ca/employment-opportunities.” Purple hiring graphic from the Réseau d’Ottawa pour l’éducation displayed over an office background. Text reads: “Nous embauchons. Coordonnatrice ou coordonnateur de programme bilingue – Programmes de bénévolat. Postuler maintenant : onfe-rope.ca/employment-opportunities.”
December 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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School food programs are about more than just providing hungry students with nutritious foods - it's about building community and reducing stigma. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

#FoodSecurity #SchoolFood
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December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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#JournéeInternationaleDesVolontaires – Chaque jour d’école, des bénévoles aident les élèves à renforcer leurs compétences essentielles, à comprendre de nouveaux concepts, à combler leurs lacunes d’apprentissage et à développer une plus grande confiance en eux.
A volunteer supports a student with schoolwork at a classroom desk, both writing in an open notebook. On the right side, a blue gradient panel displays the Ottawa Network for Education/ Réseau d’Ottawa pour l’éducation logo with large purple text reading “Journée internationale des volontaires.”
December 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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C’est #MardiJeDonne et votre impact peut aller deux fois plus loin. Grâce à un généreux donateur anonyme, tous les dons faits au ROPE aujourd’hui seront jumelés, dollar pour dollar, jusqu’à concurrence de 5 000 $. https://ottawanet.donorsupport.co/page/FUNFDTAXJJJ
Une main illustrée tient un cœur rouge portant les mots « Mardi je donne » avec une feuille d’érable. À droite, le logo du Réseau d’Ottawa pour l’éducation (ONFE/ROPE) apparaît au-dessus du texte « Chaque étudiant mérite la chance de prospérer ». En bas, trois enfants souriants—une en chandail rose, un en t-shirt bleu et une en salopette en denim—sont assis ensemble. Un bouton rouge indique « Faire un don ».
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Today is #GivingTuesday & your impact can go twice as far. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all donations made to ONFE today will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. You’re donation helps Ottawa students thrive. https://ow.ly/vxKU50Xz66Y
An illustrated hand holds a red heart with the words “Giving Tuesday” and a maple leaf. To the right, the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE/ROPE) logo appears above the text “Every student deserves the chance to thrive.” Below, three smiling children—one in a pink sweater, one in a blue T-shirt, and one in denim overalls—sit together. A red button reads “Donate.”
December 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Every school day, students arrive at school carrying more than backpacks. Many carry empty stomachs and quiet worries. But your donation helps change this. Be the reason a student thrives. https://ottawanet.donorsupport.co/page/FUNFDTAXJJJ

#GivingTuesdayCA
An illustrated hand holds a large red heart with the words “Giving Tuesday” and a maple leaf. To the right are the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) and ROPE logos along with the text “Every student deserves the chance to thrive.” At the bottom, a smiling educator stands with a group of diverse, happy children. A red button reads “Donate.”
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Chaque jour d’école, des élèves arrivent avec plus que leurs sacs à dos. Plusieurs arrivent le ventre vide, avec des inquiétudes silencieuses. Mais votre don aide à changer cela. Soyez la raison pour laquelle un élève s’épanouit. https://ottawanet.donorsupport.co/page/FUNFDTAXJJJ
Une main illustrée tient un grand cœur rouge portant les mots « Mardi je donne » avec une feuille d’érable. À droite, le logo du Réseau d’Ottawa pour l’éducation (ONFE/ROPE) et le texte « Chaque étudiant mérite la chance de prospérer ». En bas, un groupe d’enfants souriants est accompagné d’un éducateur. Un bouton rouge indique « Faire un don ».
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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When you support ONFE, not only do you help ensure thousands of children start their school day with a nutritious meal, you also provide hands-on learning through #ClassroomGardens. This #GivingTuesdayCA, be the reason a student thrives: https://ottawanet.donorsupport.co/page/FUNFDTAXJJJ
A red heart with the text “Giving Tuesday” sits above a stylized hand. The headline reads “Be the reason a student thrives.” On the left, one photo shows a group of smiling elementary students standing around a hydroponic garden tower filled with leafy greens. Another photo shows a student tending to a round hydroponic unit in a classroom with large arched windows. The text explains that donations support ONFE’s Classroom Garden Program. A red button reads “Donate Now.”
November 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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ROPE est profondément reconnaissant du généreux soutien de Proud To Be Me. Leur contribution renforce le programme Bénévoles en éducation, qui offre un soutien essentiel en classe, du tutorat individuel et de l’aide pour nos coordonnateurs de petits déjeuners scolaires. Merci!
Graphic featuring the “Proud to be Me” logo on the left with a pink heart and the text “THANK YOU! MERCI!” below it. On the right, a smiling woman in a sparkly rose-gold dress stands beside a smiling man in a suit and tie, who is holding an envelope. The background is a light, modern design with subtle dots and curved lines.
November 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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ONFE is truly grateful for the generous support of #ProudToBeMe. Their contribution strengthens ONFE’s #VolunteersInEducation program, which provides essential classroom support, one-on-one tutoring, and assistance for our School Breakfast Program Coordinators. Thank you!
Graphic featuring the “Proud to be Me” logo on the left with a pink heart and the text “THANK YOU! MERCI!” below it. On the right, a smiling woman in a sparkly rose-gold dress stands beside a smiling man in a suit and tie, who is holding an envelope. The background is a light, modern design with subtle dots and curved lines.
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Votre don du #MardiJeDonne peut aider à recruter, former et jumeler des bénévoles avec les classes qui en ont le plus besoin. Faites un don aujourd’hui et soyez la raison pour laquelle un élève d’Ottawa s’épanouit : https://ow.ly/yJIX50XvY4H
Graphique Mardi je donne du Réseau d’Ottawa pour l’éducation. Un cœur rouge avec « Mardi je donne » repose sur une main. Le titre dit « Soyez la raison pour laquelle un élève s’épanouit. » Le texte explique que les dons au programme Bénévoles en éducation placent des bénévoles attentionnés auprès des élèves. Deux photos montrent des bénévoles avec des élèves. Un bouton rouge indique « Faire un don ».
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Are you ready to smile? The Senators Community Foundation has teamed up with Tim Hortons for the #HolidaySmileCookie Campaign, running until November 23rd. 100% of proceeds from each Cookie sold will go to support causes here in Ottawa, including ONFE! Grab a cookie today! 🙂🍪
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Since launching in September @SteveMacleanPS dedicated #SchoolBreakfastProgram team has gone above and beyond to create a warm, welcoming space where students can start their day nourished & ready to learn. https://ow.ly/fLnB50XrS4T
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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When you take part in ONFE’s Dine & Donate program, local restaurants give back a portion of their proceeds to support ONFE’s School Breakfast Program — helping ensure no child in Ottawa starts their school day hungry. https://onfe-rope.ca/how-to-get-involved/dine-and-donate/
Graphic promoting the Ottawa Network for Education’s Dine & Donate | Dînez et donnez campaign. At the top is the ONFE 40th anniversary logo. Below, logos of participating restaurants are displayed: Apothecary Cocktail Lounge, The Grand Pizzeria & Bar, Zak’s Diner, Métropolitain Brasserie Restaurant, and Starling Restaurant & Bar. The background features a light gradient from purple to white with small tomato slices and decorative food skewers on forks along the bottom.
November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Lorsque vous participez au programme Dîner et Donner, des restaurants locaux remettent une partie de leurs profits pour soutenir le Programme des petits déjeuners dans les écoles — contribuant ainsi à faire en sorte qu’aucun enfant ne commence sa journée d’école le ventre vide.
Graphic promoting the Ottawa Network for Education’s Dine & Donate | Dînez et donnez campaign. At the top is the ONFE 40th anniversary logo. Below, logos of participating restaurants are displayed: Apothecary Cocktail Lounge, The Grand Pizzeria & Bar, Zak’s Diner, Métropolitain Brasserie Restaurant, and Starling Restaurant & Bar. The background features a light gradient from purple to white with small tomato slices and decorative food skewers on forks along the bottom.
November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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This #GivingTuesday, you have the power to change a student’s school day - and their future. Be the reason a student starts the day nourished and ready to learn: https://ottawanet.donorsupport.co/page/FUNFDTAXJJJ
Graphic from the Ottawa Network for Education for Giving Tuesday. In the top left, a hand holds a red heart with the words “Giving Tuesday.” The main text reads: “Be the reason a student thrives.” Below, it says: “Your donation to ONFE’s School Breakfast Program ensures no student learns on an empty stomach.” Two photos of students are shown: one of a young girl serving food, and one of a boy in an orange shirt cooking pancakes. A red button reads “Donate.”
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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En cette journée du #MardiJeDonne, vous avez le pouvoir de transformer la journée — et l’avenir — d’un élève. Soyez la raison pour laquelle un élève commence sa journée nourri et prêt à apprendre : https://ow.ly/RCE950XoFXO
Graphique du Réseau d’Ottawa pour l’éducation pour Mardi je donne. En haut à gauche, une main tient un cœur rouge avec le texte « Mardi je donne ». Le texte principal indique : « Soyez la raison pour laquelle un élève s’épanouit. » En dessous, le texte explique : « Votre don au Programme des petits déjeuners dans les écoles du ROPE garantit qu’aucun élève n’apprenne le ventre vide. » Deux photos d’élèves sont incluses : une jeune fille sert de la nourriture et un garçon en chandail orange prépare des crêpes. Un bouton rouge indique : « Faire un don ».
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Remembrance Day | Jour du Souvenir

Today, we pause to remember. Aujourd’hui, nous prenons un moment pour nous souvenir.

Lest we forget.
Nous nous souviendrons.
Graphic for Remembrance Day featuring the Ottawa Network for Education logo at the top. The text reads “Lest we forget / Nous nous souviendrons” in purple cursive font. Below the text, four red poppies with long green stems are arranged in a row against a light textured background with a subtle dotted pattern near the bottom.
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Whether you’re out trick-or-treating, handing out treats or staying cozy at home, we hope your Halloween is filled with smiles (and maybe a few scares!). Our team got into the spirit carving pumpkins with their families, and we couldn’t resist sharing some of their masterpieces.
October 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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This year’s Mann Lawyers LLP & Escape Manor Fall Classic Golf Tournament raised an incredible $46,683.37 in support of the School Breakfast Program — helping ensure thousands of local students start their school day with the energy they need to learn. Thank you! 💜
October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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This #Halloween, ONFE wants all students to stay sharp, stay safe, and stay seen. Check out these safety tips from the Ottawa Safety Council to make your neighbourhood haunt worry-free. https://www.ottawasafetycouncil.ca/5-tips-for-halloween-night/
5 Road Safety Tips For Halloween Night
Use these five tips to make this, and every Halloween, a fun and safe one for pedestrians and drivers!
www.ottawasafetycouncil.ca
October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Save the Date: ONFE's annual Spark Soirée, presented by TAAG, returns on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Infinity Convention Centre. Join us for an inspiring evening in support of local students.

Mark your calendar - tickets on sale soon! www.sparksoiree.ca

Graphic with a purple starry background promoting ONFE’s Spark Soirée, presented by TAAG. Text reads: 'Spark Soirée, May 6, 2026, Infinity Convention Centre.' A large calendar icon in the center says 'Save the Date!' ONFE and Réseau d’Ottawa pour l’éducation logos appear at the bottom.
October 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Réservez la date : La Soirée Spark annuelle de ROPE revient le mercredi 6 mai 2026 au Infinity Convention Centre. Joignez-vous à nous pour une soirée inspirante en appui aux élèves de notre communauté. Les billets seront en vente bientôt! www.sparksoiree.ca
October 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM