Month: January 2022

Sandra Whiting

Dear St John Paul II Families,

We are very happy to announce that Storyteller Sandra Whiting will be joining our Grade 1-3 students for some “chatterbox”storytelling. Sandra will visit our students on February 11th. Welcome  to SJPII Sandra!!

Nadine Williams

Dear St John Paul II Families,

Our Grade 4-6 students were treated to a special visit from a very special person…Nadine Williams. Nadine shared her love for language and storytelling as well as her passion for creating songs and poems. Thank you for sharing A Mi Dis, Us Women, Us Africans and the Immigrant Child.

PA Day Friday February 4

Dear St John Paul II Families,

Friday February 4th has been designated as a PA Day. There are no scheduled lessons for students. Classes will resume on Monday February 7th. Enjoy the long weekend!

Winter Walk Day is February 2nd

York Catholic schools are pleased to join schools across Canada in celebrating Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, February 2, 2022! Each year, Winter Walk Day takes place on the first Wednesday of February. Walking to and from school is fun every day, so we encourage you to journey outside throughout the entire month of February! If you are remote learning, you can always plan to ... Continue reading "Winter Walk Day is February 2nd"

Bell Let’s Talk Day 2022: Supporting ourselves and each other

The York Catholic District School Board is preparing to mark Bell Let’s Talk Day on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. This year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day campaign highlights the ways that we can support ourselves and those we care about through actions like listening, being there and talking. As we continue to focus on action to increase awareness around mental health and mental illness, we ... Continue reading "Bell Let’s Talk Day 2022: Supporting ourselves and each other"