Discover our School

Our school respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the ancestral, traditional and unceded Indigenous territory of the Algonquin Peoples,
on whose territory we pray, learn, play and work.

The OCSB acknowledges the suffering experienced by Indigenous peoples in Canada's Residential Schools and is committed to Truth and Reconciliation. Read the OCSB Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action to learn more.

Our Family of Schools

We welcome students from the following OCSB feeder schools:

Grade 7-8 Timetable

All students are expected to be seated, ready to begin class, when the final bell rings for each period.

Homeroom —  8:15 - 8:20
Period 1 —  8:20 - 9:10
Period 2 —  9:14 - 10:04
Period 3 — 10:08 - 10:58
Period 4 — 11:02 - 11:52

Lunch — 11:52 - 12:12
Lunch Recess — 12:12 - 12:32

Period 5 — 12:36 - 1:26
Period 6 — 1:30 - 2:20

Grade 9-12 Timetable

All students are expected to be seated, ready to begin class, when the final bell rings for each period.


Homeroom — 8:15 - 8:25

Period 1 — 8:25 - 9:40

Period 2  — 9:45 - 11:00

Lunch — 11:00 - 11:45

Period 3 — 11:45 - 1:00

Period 4 — 1:05 - 2:20

Our Learning Commons

Hours

Monday - Thursday : 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Friday : 8:00 am - 2:30 pm.

The Learning Commons contains many features which the students and staff are encouraged to make use of to work, to study, to collaborate and to learn: 

The library staff provides research and technology assistance along with a welcoming setting where students can create a social learning space for group and individual study.

Spirituality

St. Mark Catholic High School is privileged to have its own Chapel. The Chapel is the focus of the spiritual character of the school and is used for private prayer and class liturgical celebrations. Our Chapel is a warm, peaceful refuge where students, staff, and parents are invited to pray, reflect, and rejoice. The chapel is open daily for all students and staff.

Spiritual Theme

The OCSB's spiritual theme for 2024-2027 is:  We are called to open doors, build bridges, and nourish new beginnings. It is rooted in Revelation 3:20, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock…” 


In each of the next three school years, our school will focus on a different aspect of the Spiritual Theme: Opening doors, Building bridges, and Nourishing new beginnings.

Chaplaincy Department

Our school's current Chaplaincy Leader is  Ryan Ellis.

Our school community and every student and staff member have gifts for the building up of this community. As part of the community, the chaplain works closely with others in the school to assist in the general education of students within a spiritual framework. Celebration and service, two key elements of the spiritual life, are integral to the life of our Catholic school. The chaplain, in conjunction with students and staff, assists in the animation of these areas. The chaplain is available to both the students and staff through retreats and spiritual counselling.

Parish Links

Our school community is served by the following parishes:


St. Leonard Catholic Church

5332 Long Island Road

Manotick, ON

K4M 1E8

Phone: 613-692-4254


St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

2714 8th Line Road

Metcalfe, ON

K0A 2P0

Phone: 613-821-3776


Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church

5338 Bank Street

Greely, ON

K1X 1H1

Phone: 613-822-2197

Policies and procedures

School Handbook

St. Mark Student Handbook 2024-2025

Please download the document to navigate using the hyperlinked table of contents.


Key components our policies and procedures are reviewed on the first day of school, as well as during the assemblies at the start of the year and at the start of the second semester/term.