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 — 8:30 - 8:40
Period 1 — 8:40 - 9:30
Period 2 — 9:33 - 10:23
Period 3 — 10:26 - 11:16
Period 4 — 11:19 - 12:09
Transition to Lunch - 12:09 - 12:12
Lunch — 12:12 - 12:56
Transition to Period 5 - 12:56 - 1:02
Period 5 — 1:02 - 1:52
Period 6 — 1:55 - 2:45
Grade 9-12 Timetable
All students are expected to be seated, ready to begin class, when the final bell rings for each period.
Homeroom — 8:30 - 8:38
Period 1 — 8:38 - 9:53
Transition to Period 2 - 9:53 - 10:00
Period 2 - 10:00 - 11:15
Transition to Lunch — 11:15 - 11:20
Lunch - 11:20 - 12:00
Transition to Period 3 - 12:00 - 12:08
Period 3 - 12:08 - 1:23
Transition to Period 4 - 1:23 - 1:30
Period 4 - 1:30 - 2:45
Our Learning Commons
Hours: 8:15 am - 3:45pm
Learning Commons Staff:
Ms. Dennett, Teacher Librarian
Mrs. Murray, Library Technician
The Learning Commons (library) has a full selection of books (print & e-books) as well as access to research databases. A variety of technology is available for student use, including Chromebooks, iPads and desktop Computers. Take a look at our website for more information about borrowing materials, as well as research resources and more.
How to log into Hapara
If you need help logging into Hapara or information on how to use it, please look at our "How to log into Hapara"
Cafeteria
St. Matthew`s offers a full-service cafeteria available prior to 8:20 for breakfast and during lunch hours. The cafeteria has received its EAT SMART designation for offering healthy options to students
Chartwells Committed to Ontario Food and Beverage Policy
Vending machines are also available near the cafeteria.
Nutrition at St. Matt's
Breakfast Club is available every day!
Catch us near room 169 on the first floor from 8 am to 8:25 am
ALL WELCOME! Students can eat there or grab and go!
Spirituality
Our school has a chapel that is open daily for all students and staff.
St. Matthew High School is fortunate to have its own Chapel.
Our chapel is a sacred space set aside for the religious and spiritual needs of our school community and its members.
Our Chapel is a distinguishing feature of our Catholic education system. Our chapel reminds us to make room for God who is at the center of all life.
Our chapel’s primary function is to support personal prayer and communal liturgy as well as school pastoral programs.
In addition, staff members are encouraged to use this space with their students for prayer and reflection.
Chaplaincy Department
James DeGurse is the Chaplaincy Leader at St. Matthew Catholic High School. James helps our school community put our Catholic faith into action by facilitating daily prayer, retreats, liturgical celebrations, and social justice initiatives. He is also available for pastoral care for students, staff, and families and can be reached in his office (room 263), or by calling 613-837-3161 ext. 237.
James has a master’s degree in theology from the University of Toronto, and a bachelor’s degree in theology from Canadian Mennonite University in his hometown of Winnipeg. He and his wife are active members of Divine Infant Parish, where they jointly direct the church choir.
Parish links
Our school community is served by the following parishes:
Divine Infant Catholic Church
6658 Bilberry Drive, Orleans
Phone: 613-824-6822
Email: di_office@rogers.com
Welcome message to staff and students from Fr. Waldermar
The Good Shepherd Parish
3092 Innes Road, Ottawa
Phone: 613-824-4394
Email: good.shepherd@on.aibn.com
Policies and procedures
School Handbook
Our school policies and expectations are outlined in the student handbook
Uniforms
St. Matthew has a mandatory uniform policy. This uniform gives our school a distinctive identity, reflects our Christian values and should be worn with pride.
For me details regarding uniform, please scroll under School Life on this website.