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Marymount students take top prize

Posted on June 2, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

Marymount Academy students Mia Tullio and Marika Moskalyk thought they would take on a new challenge and entered a video contest “So you Think you Know Mining” by the Ontario Mining Association. The eighth and final SYTYKM Awards Ceremony was held at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto where Mia and Marika attended and were awarded the top prize of the evening. The Marymount students will split the prize of $5,000 prize, plus $500 for the school for Best Overall; $2,500 prize, plus $500 for the school for Teachers’ Choice.

Just another way Marymount Academy students rock!

http://sytykm.oma.on.ca/peopleschoice/awardwinners

https://youtu.be/zmiEXYbI5DI

Coding at Holy Cross

Posted on June 1, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

Students in Mme Fay’s Grade 2 FI and Mrs. Lucciantonio’s Grade 3/4 English have begun the adventure of “coding”. They worked together to program a “human” robot to stack cups into a predetermined layout. A fabulous opportunity for authentic learning!

Praying the Rosary

Posted on May 31, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

Ms. Visentin’s Grade 1 / 2 students at Holy Cross School honoured Mary by praying the rosary together. Many of the rosaries which the students brought to school had a wonderful family history or story which was shared with everyone. The children were very proud to know that their prayers were being recited on the very rosary their parents, grandparents and even great grandparents once held, years ago.

St. Anne Catholic School Raises $17K for Cancer

Posted on May 26, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

On Friday, May 6, 2016, staff and students at St. Anne Catholic School reached what at first seemed like an impossible goal: they raised over $17,043.83 for cancer! A ‘Relay for Life’ campaign to raise funds for the disease was launched at the school for the third consecutive year. The initial goal set by the staff and students was to raise $1.00 more than last year’s total of $13,870.00. Little did anyone know at the time that the students at the Catholic School in Hanmer would surpass all expectations!

The campaign, organized by Lillian Novosel, a teacher at the school, came to an exciting conclusion at the end of Catholic Education Week. Since the students were able to reach their fundraising goal, they will be rewarded with a number of special activities in recognition of their efforts. Mr. Mathieu, Principal at the school, commented that “the staff and students did an amazing job in coming together for a cause that touches everyone. Once again, we are reminded of how special the St. Anne Catholic School community truly is.”

Relay for Life is an event that helps build community spirit by bringing students and staff together for cancer, a cause that affects everyone. It is a great event for people of all ages, interests, and ability levels. Relay for Life provides a leadership opportunity to students who can help plan and participate in the event. This student-led initiative teaches us all about the value of charitable causes and volunteer involvement. Way to go Angels!

May is for Mary Celebration at Immaculate

Posted on May 18, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

The student’s in grade 1 F.I. at Immaculate Conception lead a prayer service for students and parents to kick off Education Week. They also recited a decade of the rosary with all of the students joining in. This celebration was also dedicated to all mothers. Students sang “You are a gift to me” to their mothers and then presented them with a flower. They did a wonderful job and were very proud to lead this special celebration.

Superheroes at St. James Catholic School

Posted on May 18, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

To celebrate “Daffodil Month” in support of the Canadian Cancer Society, St. James School had a fundraiser for cancer research. Staff and students wore yellow or dressed like superheroes to honour those battling cancer. The school raised $900.00 for this very worthy cause! In addition, some staff and their families had their hair cut for wigs, also supporting the cause.

1st Cancer Society Relay For Life at Immaculate Conception raises $9231.48

Posted on May 13, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

On May 6th, Immaculate Conception, staff, students and parents participated in their very 1st Relay for Life. Their fundraising goal was to match the $1293.00 donation made by a grade 2 student, Julia Hayden when she cut her hair, at their kick off, to help make wigs for Cancer patients. They were hoping to collect $2400.00.

This year’s theme was “Walking Together, Sharing Our Story”. The afternoon started off with an opening ceremony where two students Julia Hayden and Emily Lotter shared their Cancer story along with Mrs. Swiatek, EA.

The school then recognized the participation of Cancer survivors, who were family members of the students. They so courageously led the walk outdoors. After an hour walk, they met back in the gymnasium for a very touching luminaries ceremony that allowed the school community to pray for the survivors as well as their loved ones who lost their fight to Cancer.

The students could not contain their excitement when the grand total was unveiled at the closing ceremonies. Mrs. Cathy Burns, from the Canadian Cancer Society’s regional office, was presented with a cheque for $9231.48.

Following this presentation, the much anticipated “Pie in the face” event took place. The student who raised the most in each class got to pie a teacher and the student who raised the most in the whole school got to pie the principal.

What an amazing event! Fun was had by all! A great big THANK YOU goes out to the many volunteers, the survivors, the students, parents & staff at Immaculate Conception. Their efforts really did pay off!

Elders pass down quilting tradition to St. David students

Posted on May 11, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

For Catholic Education Week, Mrs. Gran’s Full Day Kindergarten class at St. David Catholic School, invited Elders into the classroom to teach youth the skill of quilting. Previous to the quilting lesson, students learned about shapes and transformations in their math inquiry. Pictured are student, Xavier Wesley and quilter, Katie Begley working together to plan out his quilt square.

Catholic Education Week ended in a culminating activity whereby the students worked with Elders to create a paper quilt that is now on display for the school to view. Classroom teacher Jennifer Gran said, “it is important for the children to interact with people of various ages as they share their ideas and learn from each other. This was a wonderful sharing of generational knowledge”.

Pius XII School Celebrates Catholic Education Week through the Living Rosary

Posted on May 6, 2016August 23, 2018 by admin

To celebrate May – the month of Mary, students at Pius XII School have been praying to Mary and learning about her many gifts. With the help of Holy Redeemer Parish volunteer, Jocelyne Bene, Pius XII School students took part in a living rosary during Catholic Education week. The grade six students lined up inside the school gymnasium in the shape of a rosary and led the school community in prayer. “It is always nice to celebrate together – students, staff, parents, and our parish community. The living rosary made our faith come alive and allowed students to feel the presence of Mary during this interactive celebration,” said grade six teacher, Caroline Mansourian.