School Council Members

School Council meetings are usually held the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons.


When parents are active in the education of a child, the child has an even greater opportunity to grow!

We hope to see you soon!

St. Bernard School Council:

  • Chair: Maryanne King

  • Co-chair: Amanda MacNeil

  • Teaching Staff Representative:  Adriana Pocari

  • Volunteer coordinator: Awelana Akeriwe

  • Library liaison: Maria Fabiani

  • Fundraising coordinator: Christina Noja and Jessica Montemurro

  • Parish representative: Tony Utano

  • Secretary: Brad Nixon

  • Treasurer: Julie Gomes

  • Social Media:  Effie Kardaras-Saab

  • Lunch coordinator: Shadia Khazaal & Heather Stroud 

Council News & Information

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Please click the links below to learn more about how you can purchase gift cards and support St.Bernard School Council at the same time.

Fundscript Order Form

Fundscript letter



OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)

The Ottawa Catholic School Board Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, a principal and the Director of Education. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage and enhance parent engagement at the school board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. The parent members of the OCSB PIC are appointed by CSPA. 

Learn more about OCSB's PIC on the PIC page of the Board website.


The Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing the parents in our school board. We are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through our website, Twitter, and email newsletters we provide updates on education in Ottawa & Ontario; plus we share great tips, resources and information to help parents support their children in school. All parents are welcome and encouraged to join our e-mail list, follow us on Twitter or attend CSPA monthly meetings.

Visit the CSPA website to learn more about CSPA and the work we do to support parents and their children in our schools.