Heritage Academy

🌿Our 2nd Schoolyard Revitalization Day was a tremendous success! 🌿

Thanks to the incredible efforts of our students, parent volunteers, staff, and community members, we continued transforming our outdoor space by creating new flower beds, planting shrubs and perennials, and enhancing the natural beauty of our school grounds.

These improvements are helping us build a more welcoming, engaging, and inspiring environment where students can learn, explore, and connect with nature.

A special thank you to:
• Sharon Boddy for her continued support, expertise, and dedication to community greening initiatives.
🎥 Learn more about their work: Friends of Carlington/Hampton YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xTddRYb0ovBAjXDMDfWxg

• Ola M. Shuman and Mathnasium of Carlington for supporting this important community project. https://www.mathnasium.com/ca/math-centres/carlington

• Kaushal Singh and Tyler McPherson of Kal Tire for their ongoing support of our Schoolyard Revitalization Project and their commitment to strengthening communities through meaningful partnerships. https://www.kaltire.com/

Together, we are creating a greener, more inclusive, and more vibrant outdoor space for our students and the wider community to enjoy for years to come.

💚 Thank you to everyone who donated their time, energy, and enthusiasm to make this day possible!

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Our Grade 2 and 3 students had a wonderful outdoor art class this week, focused on learning about perspective and observation drawing.

Students chose one of our staff members’ vehicles as their inspiration for its unique, eye-catching color, making it a fun and engaging subject to sketch.

It was a fantastic opportunity to combine creativity, fresh air, and hands-on learning — outdoor art classes are always such a memorable experience for our students!

Dear Heritage Academy Families and Community Members,

This is a friendly reminder that our Schoolyard Revitalization Day is happening tomorrow!

📅 Tuesday, May 26th
🕑 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

We are excited to continue transforming our schoolyard into a vibrant, welcoming outdoor space with interactive gardens and outdoor learning areas for our students and community.

Families and community members are warmly invited to join us and lend a helping hand as we revitalize our vegetable and flower gardens together. 🌺

🔬What a fantastic Science Fair at Heritage Academy!

Our students did an outstanding job presenting their science and mathematics 3D models, confidently explaining the concepts, processes, and learning behind their projects. It was wonderful to see so much creativity, critical thinking, and enthusiasm on display throughout the event.

✈️Following the Science Fair, students also enjoyed participating in our exciting Paper Airplane Flying Contest!

A very special thank you to Ms. Samanta Rana for organizing and facilitating this wonderful event for our school community. We are so proud of all of our students for their hard work, effort, and impressive presentations!

Our students truly enjoyed this year’s Track and Field Meet! 🏅
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We are excited to share that Heritage Academy students in Grades 5–12 had the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Independent Schools Track and Field Meet held at Terry Fox Athletic Park.

Throughout the day, students demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, determination, teamwork, and school spirit while participating in a variety of track and field events. It was wonderful to see students encouraging one another, challenging themselves, and celebrating each other’s accomplishments.

We are incredibly proud of all of our athletes for representing Heritage Academy so positively and making this year’s event such a memorable experience!

A special thank you to Chris Masson for organizing this wonderful outing and helping make the day such a success for our students.

A heartfelt thank you to Olivia, Outreach Attendant from the Ottawa Humane Society, for visiting our secondary students today for such an informative and engaging presentation! 🐾

Students thoroughly enjoyed learning more about animal welfare, responsible pet care, and the incredible work being done within our community to support animals in need.

A very special thank you as well to Callie, the wonderful volunteer program dog, who quickly became everyone’s favourite guest of the day!

We are so grateful for opportunities like this that help our students connect with the community while learning compassion, empathy, and advocacy for animals.

This year’s Maker’s Market was an incredible success!

It was truly wonderful to see students interacting confidently with customers, professionally managing their booths, and proudly showcasing the products they created. Their effort, preparation, entrepreneurship, and positive attitudes helped make the event such a memorable experience for our entire school community.

Beyond showcasing creativity and innovation, our students also demonstrated the importance of giving back and supporting others. Through their hard work and generosity, students raised:

• $252 for the Ottawa Food Bank
• $280 for Freedom Dog Rescue
• $280 for Furry Tails Cat Rescue

These contributions reflect the caring spirit of our students and the valuable lesson that even small actions can make a meaningful difference in the community.

We would also like to thank all of the families who supported students by helping them prepare, encouraging their ideas, and attending the event. A special thank you to Casey Jones for leading this year’s Maker’s Market.

We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s event such a positive and inspiring experience.

Dear Heritage Academy Families and Community Members,

We are excited to continue growing our Schoolyard Revitalization Project and invite our Heritage community to help us create an outdoor space that inspires learning, connection, and belonging.

Our vision is to transform our schoolyard and the yard next door into a vibrant, welcoming environment filled with interactive gardens, outdoor learning spaces, and meaningful areas where students can learn, play, and grow together.

We are also thrilled to share that Heritage Academy has recently been awarded a $10,000 community grant from Kal Tire in support of this exciting initiative. This generous contribution will help us continue transforming our schoolyard into a vibrant, welcoming environment filled with interactive gardens, outdoor learning spaces, and meaningful areas where students can learn, play, and grow together.

We are also pleased to announce our upcoming:

Schoolyard Revitalization Day
📅 Tuesday, May 26th
🕑 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
🌧️ Rain Date: May 27th

This special community event will focus on revitalizing our vegetable and flower gardens as we continue to build a beautiful, multisensory outdoor environment for our students. Individuals, families, and community members who would like to come out and lend a helping hand are warmly welcome to join us.

Every contribution, at any level, helps bring this vision to life.

To recognize the generosity of our supporters, donors will be featured on our outdoor Legacy Tree Mural, a lasting symbol of community, generosity, and growth.

Donor Recognition Levels:
🍃 Supporter – Leaves of the Tree ($250–$499)
🧱 Champion – Bricks of the Wall ($500–$1,999)
🕊️ Visionary – Birds Soaring Above ($2,000 and above)

Donations to the Heritage Academy Foundation can be made in two ways:

By cheque:
Heritage Academy Foundation
207 Bayswater Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 2G5

By e-transfer:
[email protected]
Please include the note: 25–26 School Yard

Together, we can create a schoolyard that truly reflects the heart of our Heritage community.
Thank you for helping us grow something meaningful for our students.

We are excited to announce that students in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to our Senior Spring Dance on Friday, May 22nd, 2026.

Hosted by our Student Council, this special evening will bring students together for a fun celebration featuring music, dancing, and school spirit, while also raising funds in support of our upcoming Graduation and Prom events.

Please note that entry fees must be paid in cash upon arrival at the event. Drinks, soft drinks, pizza, and snacks will also be available for purchase throughout the evening.

We look forward to seeing our senior students come together for a memorable and enjoyable evening!