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CPR Student Training Sessions
CPR training is important. It can save your life, your children’s lives, your parents’ lives, or even a stranger’s life. Learning the basics can be empowering, and it is something you will remember throughout your lifetime.
On November 8 and 9 all students in grade 6, 7 & 8 participated in a one hour Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills session. Students viewed videos and ... Continue reading "CPR Student Training Sessions"
Picture Retake Day
On Wednesday, October 24th in the morning only, all students who did not purchase their individual photo and would like their picture retaken will have the opportunity to do so. All students must be in their uniform.
Purple Shirt Day
SAW’s Luke 4.18 will be highlighting the Dress Purple Day Campaign the week of October 23 – 26, 2018. On Wednesday, October 24, 2018 communities across Ontario will DRESS PURPLE to break the silence and show their commitment to children’s rights to safety and well-being. On Dress Purple Day we acknowledge that it takes a village to keep kids safe. ... Continue reading "Purple Shirt Day"
Cross Country News
Today our Cross Country team traveled to Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area, where 75 St. Andrew students competed in our area event. The entire team represented St. Andrew extremely well with 16 students finishing in the top 10. The grade 4 and 5 teams won their grade pennant and St. Andrew placed 3rd overall! One of our grade 4 girls, Stefania D. even broke the current ... Continue reading "Cross Country News"
Terry Fox Run
On Thursday, October 4th, the St. Andrew community will celebrate the 38th Annual Terry Fox Run in support of cancer with their own walk to raise money and awareness. Students from JK-SK to Grade 8 walked around the school and community to show their support and keep Terry Fox’s legacy alive. The school goal this year is to surpass last year’s goal of ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Run"
Board News
Flu Season is Here. A message from York Region Public Health
Get the flu shot as early as possible
The first and best step to preventing the flu (or influenza), is to get the flu shot every year. The flu spreads quickly and easily from an infected person to others and anyone can get it. Getting the flu shot can protect you, your family and those around you.
Students ... Continue reading "Flu Season is Here. A message from York Region Public Health"
Active School Travel. Move more, move better.
What is Active School Travel?
You may have heard the terms Active Travel, Active School Travel, Active Transportation or Sustainable Transportation before. What do these terms mean?
Active School Travel is the use of any form of human-powered travel, such as walking or wheeling (including cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, or using a wheelchair) to get to and from school or to the ... Continue reading "Active School Travel. Move more, move better."
Healthy Start
Health & Physical Education: Start the new school year with healthy habits