Year: 2024

Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love

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Each year during Catholic Education Week, Ontario’s Catholic community engages in a week-long celebration of the unique identity and distinctive contributions of publicly-funded Catholic education. This year, Catholic Education Week occurs on May 5-11 with the theme, “We Are Called to Love.” 

The theme was inspired by many aspects of our faith community, including our ongoing efforts to promote equity and ... Continue reading "Education Week 2024: We Are Called to Love"

Parent Engagement Keynote Speaker -ALL SAA Families WELCOME!!

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SUPPORTING WELLNESS AT HOME

DATE:  TUESDAY APRIL 30, 2024 TIME:  7:00- 9 :00PM LOCATION:  @ ST. JEAN DE BREBEUF CHS 2 DAVOS RD WOODBRIDGE

Dear SAA CES Families,

St. Agnes of Assisi  CES (in collaboration with other associate elementary schools and SJB CHS) are inviting you to attend a parent engagement evening @ St. Jean de Brebeuf ... Continue reading "Parent Engagement Keynote Speaker -ALL SAA Families WELCOME!!"

Keynote Speaker – Saidat Friday April 26th A.M. -All SAA Families Welcome!

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On April 26th 2024 Students JK-Grade 8 will be treated to the SAIDAT Show!!! Students will learn the importance of kindness, empathy, and politeness as they participate in engaging activities led by Saidat.  Through music and relatable examples, students will learn how important it is to create a caring environment in order to nurture personal growth and form positive habits.  Our older students ... Continue reading "Keynote Speaker – Saidat Friday April 26th A.M. -All SAA Families Welcome!"

Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse

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On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.

In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"

2024 Lenten Mass

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On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.

The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"

Catholic School Council Chocolate Fundraiser

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World’s Finest Chocolate SAA CSC Fundraiser

Dear SAA CES Community,

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Chocolate Fundraiser Campaign, aimed at supporting school initiatives (to benefit all our children). This campaign presents an exciting opportunity for our community to come together and make a meaningful impact.

Here are the details of the campaign: ... Continue reading "Catholic School Council Chocolate Fundraiser"

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