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Easter Blessing

Dear St John Paul II Families,

Easter is the most important Holy day in the Christian calendar. The Resurrection of Christ is the core event of our Catholic faith. It is the Resurrection that reminds us that each student in our care and each person we encounter, is a child of God. We celebrate the God of life who reminds us that we ... Continue reading "Easter Blessing"

BRAVE-Kevin Cyr

Dear St John Paul II Families,

Please join me in welcoming Kevin Cyr, founder of BRAVE Education. Kevin will be speaking with our Grade 3/4 students on anti bullying strategies. Welcome Kevin!

World Down Syndrome Day March 21

Dear St John Paul II Families,

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate people with Down Syndrome around the globe. In 2012, the United Nations declared March 21st, the 21st day of the 3rd month of the year, as WDSD.  This signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. This day ... Continue reading "World Down Syndrome Day March 21"

Archdiocese of Toronto – Prayer, Fasting and Alms for Ukraine

Dear St John Paul II Families,

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Archdiocese of Toronto announced it would be accepting donations for humanitarian relief in response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine. Funds collected by the Archdiocese will be channeled to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and the Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto (ORAT).   As a Catholic faith community, the ... Continue reading "Archdiocese of Toronto – Prayer, Fasting and Alms for Ukraine"

March Break

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!