The Terry Fox Marathon of Hope is around the corner!
Our run this year will still take place, and like last year, we will do it class by class. Your child’s teacher will let your child know the details of their run date. Run dates, times, and locations will be different for each class to maintain distancing. Unfortunately, we cannot invite volunteers to ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Run"
On September 30 all Canadians are invited to wear an orange shirt to honour Indigenous people and to show a commitment to the idea that every child matters. September 30th is a time for remembering– to recall Canada’s Residential Schools and their sad effects on Indigenous families and cultures. It is a time for healing–to celebrate the beautiful gifts of Indigenous cultures. It is a ... Continue reading "Orange Shirt Day"
You are invited to: St. Patrick CES Virtual Curriculum Night Wednesday September 29, 2021 6:30 pm Parents are invited to join their child’s teacher using a Google Meet Link that will be available on the Homeroom teacher’s Google Classroom. There will be two sessions. The first session will run from 6:30pm to 6:50pm. The second session will run from 7:00pm to 7:20pm.
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year. We continue to work with the Ministry of Education and York Region Public Health, to ensure a safe return to school. Please visit www.ycdsb.ca to view the school re-entry plan. Please note that September 7, 2021 is a PA Day. The first day of school is Wednesday, September 8th. We thank all parents, guardians and students for their continued ... Continue reading "Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year"
As I reflect on the special moments of this past year at St. Patrick CES, I am filled with a great sense of gratitude. It is a blessing to be part of the St. Patrick Catholic School community.
Gratitude is the virtue that makes us aware and appreciate the gifts we receive each day.
I am grateful to the parent and ... Continue reading "Have a Blessed Summer"
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is devastated to learn of the remains of 215 children found at the site of a former residential school for First People children in Kamloops, British Columbia. Along with staff and members of our Catholic community, we acknowledge the genocide of First People children and will endeavour to work towards reconciliation by putting words into actions. We know ... Continue reading "Every Child Matters"
