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Have you heard? Grassy Plains Drive has a new sidewalk!
- Monday, 02 March 2020 14:05
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Your transportation may be changing for Bridlewood ES, Roch Carrier ES, and St. Anne Catholic ES…
Tentative Transportation Schedule – March 2 2020 to March 6 2020 (as of Feb 28, 2020)
- Friday, 28 February 2020 18:32
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Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB – English Catholic) has received a strike notice from OECTA to occur March 5. It is imperative that we avoid confusion for thousands of drivers, parents and students, which increases risk to student safety, especially in this cold winter weather…
Pitter Patter Grant now available!
- Friday, 07 February 2020 11:38
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The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority wants to help increase physical activity opportunities for students by supporting and expanding School Active Transportation (SAT) initiatives for elementary students. The OSTA Pitter Patter Grant is a micro-grant of up to $250, available to local schools…
OSTA Annual Report
- Tuesday, 17 December 2019 16:16
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Ottawa Student Transportation Authority is pleased to present its annual report for the 2018- 2019 year. Since 2007, OSTA has continually delivered safe and efficient transportation services for students of its Member School Boards: Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and Ottawa Catholic School Board…
School Bus Driver Preparatory Course – Information Sessions
- Monday, 09 December 2019 15:39
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School Bus Driver Preparatory Course info sessions are taking place Dec 10, 11 and 12 from 9-11am. Register now…
Winter is Coming – Are You Ready for Inclement Weather?
- Monday, 11 November 2019 12:14
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Student safety is always our number one priority and that’s why we base our decisions on the best and most up-to-date information we have. Read more about OSTA’s inclement weather policies and procedures…
Notification to decline transportation
- Friday, 01 November 2019 11:49
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Not using the bus? There are a lot of students who could use that empty seat! Do your part by filling out a NOTIFICATION TO DECLINE TRANSPORTATION FORM and you will be helping a student in need. Forms can be emailed to your zone: West Zone email: west@ottawaschoolbus.ca Centre West Zone […]
Empty Seat Assignments
- Sunday, 27 October 2019 11:49
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The first wave of empty seat assignments is now complete. 5,107 applications were received and 3,379 seats were assigned. All remaining students are on wait lists, including those whose applications were received after the September 20 deadline. The next empty seat review will occur mid-November. Parents/guardians of students on waiting […]
The Ottawa Safety Council is recruiting Crossing Guards!
- Tuesday, 22 October 2019 08:52
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Help your community with an important and rewarding job as a Crossing Guard! This opportunity is great for retirees, stay at home parents and anyone looking for a flexible part time job. If you are interested in getting involved in your community, the Crossing Guard position is a wonderful way […]
Assigned Empty Seats by School
- Wednesday, 02 October 2019 16:05
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DO NOT PLACE YOUR CHILD ON THE BUS UNTIL THE “EFFECTIVE BY” DATE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY If your child’s school has been posted then all available seats have been assigned. Please check bus stop finder to see if your child has been approved. If there is no busing information then your […]