Year: 2017

Students at St. Gregory the Great CES in Woodbridge are celebrating Black History Month by learning about the historical development of music over the ages directly linked to great Black artists and their experiences. Grade 5-8 students have been exploring the roots of popular music known today through influential Black artists of North America.  Grade 5 students … Continue reading “Students explore the roots of popular music for Black History Month”

From January 16th – 19th, students at St. Justin, Martyr Catholic Elementary School in Markham raised funds and awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.  Led by Grade 8 student, Julien L., students wore hats on January 19th and donated to the charity. Students who donated were also entered into a draw to win prizes. Students, then were … Continue reading “Markham students wear hats to raise awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis”

Math has become a central focus at St. Mary Catholic Elementary School in Nobleton this year. As teachers explore Math Talks and Math Groups, the students are developing their math skills and knowledge, as well as becoming more confidence in their ability to do math. As part of the school’s math initiative, it invited the Jump 2 Math program … Continue reading “St. Mary students Jump 2 Math”

During the month of January, an exhibit of art work by students at St. Augustine CHS in Markham was on display at the Board’s Catholic Education Centre. The exhibit was a culmination of art work from semester one art classes of students in Grades 9 – 12. Over 250 parents, students, and special guests attended the opening … Continue reading “St. Augustine Art Exhibit Gala welcomed over 250 visitors to the CEC”

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic College School in Georgina’s Keswick community will host an Open House for families on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. All families in Georgina are invited. The Catholic College School serves students in Grades 7-12 in a unique model that helps students to develop spiritually, intellectually, … Continue reading “Georgina Families invited to Open House at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic College School”

Congratulations to Aurora Cotop, Grade 9 Student at Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Richmond Hill, on winning the Women’s Junior Gold Medal at the Canadian Tire National Skating Championship on January 19, 2017. Aurora started skating when she was just four years old. She aspires to continue her passion in figure skating and hopes … Continue reading “Grade 9 Student, Aurora Cotop, wins Gold at National Skating Competition”

Melanie Hudson, President of Lexmark Canada visited St. Robert CHS in Markham to speak with the school’s Robotics team, FRC Team 4001. The visit was arranged by Kim Cooper of FIRST Canada as part of a new initiative from FIRST called Girls in STEM. In all there were approximately 100 students who stayed after school to hear … Continue reading “Girls in STEM Initiative brings special guest speaker to St. Robert CHS”