St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Home of the Lions
Dear St John Paul II Families,
March break this year will be Monday March 14th – Friday March 18th inclusive. There are no scheduled classes for students. Classes will resume on Monday March 21st. Have a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break!
Dear St John Paul II Families,
Our March newsletter is now available. Click below
Dear St John Paul II Families,
News from the French Department: The annual Carnaval de St. John Paul II is almost upon us. We are busy planning some exciting activities to celebrate the French culture and embrace our winter weather. Please check your child’s Google classroom for details. This year Carnaval week will run from Tuesday February 22nd to Friday February 25th. ... Continue reading "Carnaval de St John Paul II"
Dear St John Paul II Families,
We are thrilled to have Kesha Christie visit our Grade 1, 2 and 3 students on Thursday February 17. She is a local storyteller who shares Caribbean and African folklore and discusses storytelling, fables, and original works. Kesha is a member of Durham Storytellers and Storytellers of Canada, and is the founder of Talkin’ Tales, a celebration ... Continue reading "Welcome Kesha Christie"
Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, took a stand against homophobic bullying after a grade 10 student was harassed and threatened for wearing pink. David and Travis bought dozens of pink shirts and distributed them to their male classmates to wear the next day. The word got out online and ... Continue reading "Pink Shirt Day"
Dear St John Paul II Families,
This year Family Day will be celebrated on Monday February 21. As a reminder, there are no lessons scheduled for students on that day. Classes will resume on Tuesday February 22. Enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones.
