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 Literacy Day theme is Learning in the Great Outdoors. Spending time in nature provides many benefits, … Continue reading “January 27 is Family Literacy Day”
The Chance is the official song for #CatholicEducationWeek 2022: Rebuild, Restore, Renew Together The York Catholic District School Board is proud to share that the winning song for this year’s 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”
For the second year in a row a student from the York Catholic District School Board was named the winner of ShareLife’s Annual Elementary Poster Contest! The Board congratulates Jasmin L., Grade 8 student at St. Margaret Mary CES in Vaughan on winning the Catholic charity’s 14th Annual Poster Contest. Jasmin’s poster will become the … Continue reading “Grade 8 St. Margaret Mary student named winner of ShareLife’s poster contest”
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 ‘firsts’. He was also a cabinet minister and a Lieutenant-Governor of … Continue reading “January 21 is Lincoln Alexander Day”
We are so proud of our very own, Rose Stagliano, a custodian at Cardinal Carter Catholic High School. Rose is a dedicated professional who continues to keep our school clean and safe. She comes to work always pleasant and always with a smile. She exhibits strength and courage in her sharing of her personal battle … Continue reading “Cardinal Carter Custodian featured on the Marilyn Denis Show”
And now, for some breaking news … The St. Gregory the Great CA community extends a special congratulations to our very own Marcus Ordinario! Marcus is the Grade 1 to 4 category winner of the CityNews 680 Junior Traffic Reporter Contest. Marcus’ entry into the contest is authentic, informative, entertaining and was voted the best … Continue reading “Congratulations Marcus!”
On Thursday, November 11th, the Holy Cross Academy Senior Boys Soccer Team claimed the Tier 1 YRAA Championship with a hard fought 2-0 victory over St. Brother Andre at Richmond Green Sports Complex. The season was highlighted with an impressive 5-0-1 regular season where the team only conceded 5 goals and scored a league high … Continue reading “Holy Cross CA are Tier 1 YRAA Champions!”
Luke 4:18 Northern Neighbours Project: A huge thank you to the SJA community for your generous contributions! We were able to send out 88 student gifts and 3 elder gifts to four different northern schools in Northwest Territories and Nunavut! Thanks to our Luke 4:18 Committee who worked diligently organizing the gifts, decorating the envelopes, … Continue reading “Luke 4:18 Committee’s Northern Neighbours Project a Success! 88 student gifts sent to Nunavut & Northwest Territories”
On November 9, 2021 our Junior Boys Soccer Team became YRAA Champions, winning their final game against St. Joan of Arc CHS. Congratulations on your achievements throughout the season, rising above the pandemic restrictions, to represent our school with poise and leadership. A huge thank you to our relentless coach, Mr. Colangelo who coached two teams … Continue reading “Congratulations SBA Junior Boys Soccer Team!!”
Special walk to school event promotes active methods of travel On November 2, families walking to school at Notre Dame CES were accompanied by a very special guest, the Mayor of Newmarket, John Taylor! He joined families, as well as other special guests from the York Catholic District School Board, the Town of Newmarket, York … Continue reading “Notre Dame families walk to school with Newmarket Mayor, John Taylor!”
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