February 13, 2025: Student transportation cancelled, OCDSB schools remain open

All school buses and vans serving the OCDSB will be cancelled on February 13, 2025, due to poor weather conditions. For students assigned to public transit (Presto), all 600-series school routes and any school trips on regular routes will not operate.

OCDSB schools will be open. Parents and caregivers are welcome to drop off their children at school and pick them up at regular bell times. The Extended Day Program will also be open for registered students.

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Why Frederick Banting Alternate Program?

Why Choose the Frederick Banting Alternate Program?

Below are some of the ways that students benefit from an Alternate Program.

  • The staff at Frederick Banting are dedicated to helping students improve their self-esteem and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • We use a team approach with our staff and students, working together to achieve academic and personal goals.
  • Students who attend our program have chosen to do so as the Alternate Program best suits their particular learning style.
  • Students have the ability of a flexible timetable, allowing them opportunities to meet their out-of-school obligations.
  • Provides concrete work experience and essential work-related skills practice for those students planning to enter the work force.
  • Acts as a transitional program from school life to work life.
  • Our Co-operative Education Program assists students in selecting post-secondary programs that are appropriate to the kinds of employment they may choose to pursue in the future.
  • There is a growing emphasis on apprenticeship programs for our students with strong technical skills.