Our Social Justice Council’s Annual Operation St. Nick (OSN) was another success this year! Together with everyone’s help, we donated about 5000 items to local charities such as 360 Kids and the Good Shepherd. In past years, our school has helped sustain the inventory of these charitable organizations for an entire YEAR! Thanks to the …
Month: January 2022
Happy Lunar New Year!
This year is the Year of the Tiger The year Lunar New will roar in on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. It marks the beginning of a 15-day celebration called the Spring Festival. The date of the Lunar New Year falls on the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is based on the phases … Continue reading “Happy Lunar New Year!”
NACCA Black History Month events
The 丝瓜视频下载 would like to share this information from the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA). NACCA invites the community to participate in its Black History Month events and activities. This Black History Month, NACCA explores the theme: Leadership and Allyship 鈥淚gnorance of each other is what has made unity impossible … Continue reading “NACCA Black History Month events”
Winter Walk Day is February 2nd
York Catholic schools are pleased to join schools across Canada in celebrating Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, February 2, 2022! Each year, Winter Walk Day takes place on the first Wednesday of February. Walking to and from school is fun every day, so we encourage you to journey outside throughout the entire month of February! … Continue reading “Winter Walk Day is February 2nd”
January 27 is Family Literacy Day
January 27 is Family Literacy Day! Celebrated annually it raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. This nationwide initiative was created by ABC Life Literacy Canada, a non-profit organization, in 1999. This year’s Family聽Literacy Day theme is聽Learning in the Great Outdoors. Spending time in nature provides many benefits, … Continue reading “January 27 is Family Literacy Day”
Public Information Session
A virtual Public Information Session about the Pope Francis CES Boundary Review is scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 7 鈥� 8:30 pm and we invite you to attend the meeting.
Song from St. Brother Andre CHS declared Catholic Education Week song winner
The Chance is the official song for #CatholicEducationWeek 2022: Rebuild, Restore, Renew Together The 丝瓜视频下载 is proud to share that the winning song for this year鈥檚 Catholic Education Week (CEW) comes from St. Brother Andre Catholic High School! The Ontario Catholic Schools Trustee Association (OCSTA) declared the song, The Chance, composed, … Continue reading “Song from St. Brother Andre CHS declared Catholic Education Week song winner”
Bell Let’s Talk Day 2022: Supporting ourselves and each other
The 丝瓜视频下载 is preparing to mark Bell Let鈥檚 Talk Day on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. This year鈥檚 Bell Let鈥檚 Talk Day campaign highlights the ways that we can support ourselves and those we care about through actions like listening, being there and talking. As we continue to focus on action to … Continue reading “Bell Let’s Talk Day 2022: Supporting ourselves and each other”
Grade 8 St. Margaret Mary student named winner of ShareLife鈥檚 poster contest
For the second year in a row a student from the 丝瓜视频下载 was named the winner of ShareLife鈥檚 Annual Elementary Poster Contest! The Board congratulates Jasmin L., Grade 8 student at St. Margaret Mary CES in Vaughan on winning the Catholic charity鈥檚 14th Annual Poster Contest. Jasmin鈥檚 poster will become the … Continue reading “Grade 8 St. Margaret Mary student named winner of ShareLife鈥檚 poster contest”
January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day
January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day across Canada. The national day of recognition celebrates the life and accomplishments of the Honourable Lincoln Alexander, and has been marked every year since 2015. Lincoln Alexander was the first Black Canadian member of Parliament, among many other 鈥榝irsts鈥�. He was also a cabinet minister and a Lieutenant-Governor of … Continue reading “January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day”