Each year, the 丝瓜视频下载 (丝瓜视频下载) looks forward to celebrating students, staff and community members鈥� achievements with events and activities throughout Catholic Education Week. This year, as a result of the public school closures due to COVID-19, York Catholic will continue its tradition by moving these celebrations online from May 3 to 10, and beyond!
The theme for this years鈥� celebration is Igniting Hope. Throughout this week, York Catholic will honour public education, its Catholic faith and become messengers of hope by sharing their inspiring stories. To view these stories, follow , and on Twitter.
Please view this special message from Cardinal Thomas Collins for Catholic Education Week as he encourages us to find hope in our faith and commitment, and to show that faith by loving our neighbours so that we can fulfill the mission which was given to us by the Lord.
Some Good News Stories from our Schools
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Kindergarten, Primary, Junior and Intermediate students at in Maple, put together a video presentation to acknowledge all frontline workers who are Igniting Hope by helping us fight COVID-19.
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Staff at in Maple, shares this message to their school community: Hello Divine Mercy Family! We hope you are staying safe and healthy. We miss you very much. God bless everyone. See you all soon!
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Students at in Woodbridge, shared their creative approach to igniting hope in others by putting together a list of physical activities to stay mentally and physically healthy.
Another student, Madeline S., shares her inspiration for hope, and draws from famous authors, real world problems and her personal experience of overcoming obstacles. Read her inspiring story of hope.
This Grade 10 student and co-president of the Mental Health Committee at Father Bressani CHS shares their presentation on how one can maintain and inspire hope throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take a look at an assignment by Father Bressani student, Victoria B as she shares how Michelle Obama inspires her and how she鈥檚 been spending time with her family.
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Students at in Richmond Hill, were tasked with sharing their positive affirmations, including who inspires them, what inspires them and what motivates them. Take a look at one student, Gabriella Catalano, as she shares her affirmations.
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Students at in Maple, created their Paper Boats of Hope. They created homemade paper boats and shared how they want to ignite hope in others through their dreams and desired profession.
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Students from in Markham, shares a video message of how they Ignite Hope throughout Catholic Education Week and beyond.
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Staff at in East Gwillimbury, shares their message of hope and positivity for their students throughout the school closure period as a result of COVID-19. They remind students of their important message – that we鈥檙e all in this together. Check out the video to be inspired!
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Grade 3 students at in King City, celebrated Catholic Education Week through many forms of art. Students shared what Igniting Hope means to them through word art, poems, drawings and more.
Ms. Caramanna and Ms. Dissanayake鈥檚 class presents the meaning behind cherry blossoms. Every year during this time, many celebrate the beloved tradition of going to High Park to catch a glimpse of the beautiful cherry blossom trees. These trees were donated by the Japanese Ambassador in 1959 as a gift to the citizens of Toronto for their support of Japanese- Canadian refugees after World War II. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淚gniting the Hope鈥� is most appropriate as we as Christians are called upon more than ever to provide love, hope and support to our communities and the world.
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This year, York Catholic schools are celebrating Catholic Education Week virtually as a result of COVID-19. In honour of their school community, in Richmond Hill, put together a video to reminisce on the school year and their virtual celebration.
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Staff at in Woodbridge, printed surgical extenders from the school鈥檚 3D printers and donated them to local hospitals.
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Grade 2 student, Hunter S., from in Aurora, wrote his very own story on how Hunter, Filip and Lucas joined together to save the world from COVID-19. Spoiler alert: they all live happily ever after!
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parents in Richmond Hill, created these special video messages to thank their teachers for their continued work to deliver education throughout distance learning.
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Grade 7 and 8 students at in Richmond Hill, put together a special video presentation to showcase how they Ignite Hope this Catholic Education Week and beyond.
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Students at in Concord, share their messages of hope through artwork.
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Lydia Wade, student at in Newmarket, is a volunteer champion and received the for her efforts. Lydia鈥檚 ability to think creatively and offer alternative solutions to problems makes her stand out as a leader. Not only is she active in her church, she’s VP of her school鈥檚 athletic council, supports many fundraisers, acted as academic guidance tutor & more!
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Students at in Markham, donates boxes of popcorn to staff at the emergency department to show their appreciation.
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Students and staff in Markham, celebrated Catholic Education Week virtually by sharing a glimpse of their home with one another. What a great way to get closer to one another at a distance!
Fun fact: The music in the video is written and produced by Father Bressani alumni, Alyssa Rubino. The song is titled, 鈥淗ope鈥� and was released on April 30. We are so proud of you, Alyssa!
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Kindergarten students at in Sutton, share their messages of hope and appreciation for frontline workers.
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Staff at in Whitchurch-Stouffville, created a video to tell their students how much they鈥檙e missed. To their surprise, St. Brendan students put together a video to tell their teachers and staff how much they missed them back. Please .
Grade 1 student, Joshua Banta, from in Whitchurch-Stouffville, signs the Our Father for his fellow classmates.
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Students at in Whitchurch-Stouffville, spreads kindness and joy by making motivational cards for the elderly in local seniors homes.
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Despite the Ontario school closures, students and staff at were determined to share their production of the Little Mermaid with their audiences. After all, the show must go on!
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Ms. Pucci at in Woodbridge, asked her students what hope meant to them. The result is a word art collage of her students鈥� answers.
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in Woodbridge, shares their messages of love and hope through artwork to Ignite Hope.
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in Markham, welcomes their families to Hope Street. Staff created their own designated to share all the amazing stories of hope and faith.
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Musician Nic Cester put out a request on social media for musicians to cover his song, . Responding to his callout was Mark Scarmato, music teacher at and . Together with his students, they performed Eyes on the Horizon which caught the attention of the musician who included the school鈥檚 video in his music video!
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in Woodbridge, celebrated Catholic Education Week in a number of ways – through prayer, reflection, art, writing, and song. Students and staff put together a video project called, The Living Rosary. Together, students, staff and families prayed the rosary together to ignite hope in one another.
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Two siblings, Ciara and Andrew, from , created signs of appreciation for frontline workers that caught the attention of .
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Students at in Newmarket, share their messages of hope and positivity through artwork and painting them on rocks.
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Staff at in Aurora organized a drive-by parade to wrap up their Catholic Education Week celebrations. Students and their families drove by the school to say hello to one another. Students brought homemade posters and letters that were dropped off at a local retirement residence to share messages of hope! Check out their celebration on CTV Toronto.
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is utilizing its 3D printers to produce surgical mask extenders which will continue to be donated to the .
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in Woodbridge, reminds each other “in times of trial and challenge, we hold tightly to our faith to keep us grounded and to remind us that we are a people of hope.”
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Students at in Woodbridge, spread messages of hope and positivity by painting rocks to the theme of Igniting Hope, and leaving them around the neighbourhood for community members to find.
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Students and staff at in Nobleton, reminisce on their school year with photos showcasing their faith, past celebrations, trips and more.
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Students in Mrs. Swirla鈥檚 class at in Richmond Hill, created thank you and inspirational posters for frontline heroes.
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in Woodbridge, staff share their inspirational messages of how students and families can Ignite Hope together while being apart.
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Grade 5 and 6 students from Ms. Kruger鈥檚 class at in Unionville, wrote letters to thank first responders, including paramedics. The letters were shared with paramedics and in return, they sent a letter of appreciation back.
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鈥檚 virtual spirit week for Catholic Education Week began with Superhero Monday. Students and staff dressed in their favourite superhero outfits to honour all essential workers.
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Sophia Fiorini and Lily Edmunds, students at in Aurora, both received a from the , for their significant volunteer contributions.
Giving Back to Sophia means good people working with other good people in order to accomplish and do extraordinary things. Sophia is very involved in both her school and community. She鈥檚 conducted research in Microbiology, taught swim lessons, serves her church, leads a variety of fundraisers, and is a part of school clubs and teams.
Lily is an accomplished cross-country runner who even gave up training to continue her volunteer work. She volunteers for countless organizations, including , , , , Youth at Risk, Operation Hero, and the , and the list goes on!
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Grade 7 and 8 students at in Thornhill, share their messages of hope for Catholic Education Week and beyond with motivational messages and quotes.
Grade 6 student, Yza, created beautiful artwork in honour of Catholic Education Week.
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Cristina Zuccaro, teacher-librarian at is using the school鈥檚 3D printer to print headbands for face shields (PPEs). These PPEs will be provided to healthcare institutions and hospitals. . and have also lent their 3D printers to various healthcare institutions.
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Mrs. D鈥橧ngillo鈥檚 daughter Laura, received a birthday surprise in the form of a drive-by parade on her birthday. Check out her vlog!
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Students at in Newmarket, are living examples of the gospel by creating thank you posters to show their appreciation and support for all frontline workers.
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Students at in Thornhill, celebrated Catholic Education Week through artwork on posters and on their driveways!
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Celebrating Catholic Education Week also means celebrating its alumni. We are so proud of Matthew, Soroush and Flaviu, alumni from Class of 2017. These three were featured on CTV for starting their to help seniors in long-term care homes stay in touch with their families during this difficult time.
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Students at staff at in Richmond Hill, lit up Catholic Education Week with homemade posters and signs thanking frontline workers who are fighting COVID-19. As part of their celebrations, together with in Richmond Hill, they hosted a food drive and encouraged their families to donate any non-perishable items and personal hygiene products in support of those in need.
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Students at in Keswick, created posters with images and poems to thank all essential workers on the frontlines supporting their communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Check out how students, staff and community members are Igniting Hope and listen to the official Catholic Education Week theme song.