Month: February 2022

It’s time to double check your School Support Designation!

February 18, 2022 Board News, Carousel, Community News

Protect and promote Catholic education – Ensure you are registered as a Catholic Separate School Supporter Did you know?

- - That you need to be registered as an English Separate School Supporter to attend a York Catholic elementary school?
  - That you need to be

Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event

February 17, 2022March 10, 2022 Board News, School News

Reading Rainbow live-streamed readings are back!

Thanks to the Reading Rainbow Team, all York Catholic elementary schools are once again invited to participate in a live-streamed book reading event in celebration of Black Heritage Month.

On February 24th, student leaders from St. Joan of Arc CHS in Maple, St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond Hill and Father Michael ... Continue reading "Black Heritage Month – Reading Rainbow Live Stream Event"

Carnaval de St John Paul II

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 General

Dear St John Paul II Families,

News from the French Department: The annual Carnaval de St. John Paul II is almost upon us. We are busy planning some exciting activities to celebrate the French culture and embrace our winter weather. Please check your child’s Google classroom for details. This year Carnaval week will run from Tuesday February 22nd to Friday February 25th. ... Continue reading "Carnaval de St John Paul II"

Welcome Kesha Christie

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 General

Dear St John Paul II Families,

We are thrilled to have Kesha Christie visit our Grade 1, 2 and 3 students on Thursday February 17. She is a local storyteller who shares Caribbean and African folklore and discusses storytelling, fables, and original works. Kesha is a member of Durham Storytellers and Storytellers of Canada, and is the founder of Talkin’ Tales, a celebration ... Continue reading "Welcome Kesha Christie"

Pink Shirt Day

February 11, 2022 General

Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, took a stand against homophobic bullying after a grade 10 student was harassed and threatened for wearing pink. David and Travis bought dozens of pink shirts and distributed them to their male classmates to wear the next day. The word got out online and ... Continue reading "Pink Shirt Day"

Family Day-Feb 21

February 7, 2022 General

Dear St John Paul II Families,

This year Family Day will be celebrated on Monday February 21. As a reminder, there are no lessons scheduled for students on that day. Classes will resume on Tuesday February 22. Enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones.