Year: 2019

In Celebration of Catholic Education Week – Author Judy Weagle Visits Holy Name!

On May 9, Holy Name will be welcoming author Judy Weagle who taught Elementary school for 25 years and is now writing books to empower children through storytelling with perseverance and anti-bullying themes.

Judy will read and discuss her children’s books including: Lisa and her Pyjamas–based on perseverance and tolerance; ... Continue reading "In Celebration of Catholic Education Week – Author Judy Weagle Visits Holy Name!"

Catholic Education Week – Tribal Family Day is May 8!

Our third Holy Name school wide Tribes Activity will take place:  Wednesday, May 8 from 1:45 to 2:45.  The activity chosen will focus on the Catholic Education Week theme: Living as Joyful Disciples.  Students will be given an opportunity to practice the four Tribal Agreement: Attentive Listening, Appreciation—No Put-Downs, The Right to Pass or Participate and Mutual Respect. Staff and students are ... Continue reading "Catholic Education Week – Tribal Family Day is May 8!"

“Ever Growing in the Tree Collaboration Activity for Holy Name 50th Anniversary”

It is with great pride that we share the beautifully crafted tree created by our students and staff in celebration of Holy Name’s 50th Anniversary. Ms.  Tiz from Messy Hands/Stretching Canvas lead felting raw wool workshops for our Kindergarten to Grade 8 students.  Every student and staff had a hand in working collaboratively to stretch the yarn.  The Holy Name Ever Growing in Thee ... Continue reading "“Ever Growing in the Tree Collaboration Activity for Holy Name 50th Anniversary”"

Autism Awareness Week … April 1-5!

Every April, Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada kick off World Autism Month.  On Monday, April 1st, 2019, Holy Name CES, joined by the international community, hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world, will up in light blue in recognition of people living with autism. Autism-friendly events and educational activities take place during this first week of April to increase ... Continue reading "Autism Awareness Week … April 1-5!"