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February is Black History Month. As a highlight to our Black History Month initiatives, students had the opportunity to experience an energetic and informative performance by Hoza and their Heart Wisdom presentation. In Heart Wisdom students discovered that there are many gifts and lessons within the hearts of indigenous and marginalized communities that: call us together, teach us how to listen and speak to one ... Continue reading "BHM: HOZA Presentation"

The staff here at St. Nicholas are continuously looking for opportunities to promote kindness and a bully free school environment. In our most recent attempts, our Kindergarten classes initiated the Kindness Ninja project. Teachers and ECEs worked with students teaching the importance of kindness, good deeds and community. In correct Ninja fashion, students also learned that a good deed does not always have to be ... Continue reading "Kindness Matters @ St. Nicholas"

Our kindergarten students were challenged to create a robot using recycled objects at home in connection to the 3D shape math unit being completed at school. Students then brought their robots to school and presented them to their classmates – highlighting all the 3D shapes they used to create their robot. Our Robot Museum is currently displayed in our Kindergarten hallway and the kids are ... Continue reading "Kindergarten Robot Museum"

In most households, finding time to be active together can be a challenge. Work schedules, technological gadgets and other commitments often get in the way of important time that can be shared amongst family members. Active School Travel is a great way to incorporate this active family time and only requires small alterations to your routine. Please find the Active School Travel Newsletter attached for ... Continue reading "February 2020 – ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL NEWSLETTER"

Our French teachers, Mme. Aloisi and Mme. Ferlisi (Carnaval Committee), have been busy organizing a week (Feb 18th-21st) of fun-filled activities for all of our students and staff . Please see the attached  schedule, details and additional forms. We extend a sincere thank you to all French teachers for their dedication and enthusiasm in organizing and leading the Carnaval activities. We are all ... Continue reading "Carnaval at St. Nicholas!"

The Continuing Education Department is excited to provide for the first time a March Break Sirius Stars Camp.  The coding program is for students from grades 3 to 8.  The two coding camps will be offered at St. Padre Pio CEC in Woodbridge and at St. Julia Billiart CEC in Markham.  This full day coding camp will provide opportunities for students to develop computational thinking ... Continue reading "YCDSB S.T.R.E.A.M March Break Camp"