Month: September 2022

The Cookies Are Coming! The Cookies Are Coming!

Dear St John Paul II Families,

Just in time for the Fall and Halloween season!

Beginning next week on Friday Oct 7th, we will be selling Terra Cotta cookies. The cookies will be sold during our lunch time period and the cost of each cookie(50g) is $2. The cookies are from the Terra Cotta Cookie Company  https://terracottacookies.com/ . Their facility is ... Continue reading "The Cookies Are Coming! The Cookies Are Coming!"

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation- ORANGE Day

Dear St John Paul II Families,

On Fri Sept 30th SJPII will be recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day  of reflection. In addition to observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we will continue to participate in Orange Shirt Day, as a way to honour residential school survivors, those who did not survive, and their descendants. ... Continue reading "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation- ORANGE Day"

CSC Meeting Sept 29

Dear St John Paul II Families,

Our first meeting is scheduled  for Thursday September 29th @ 7pm in our staff room. At this meeting, an election for the   2022-23 Catholic School Council will take place. If you desire to serve on the CSC, complete the nomination form (sent home and  posted onto our website ). Your involvement, time, and efforts benefit all the ... Continue reading "CSC Meeting Sept 29"

Terry Fox Day

Dear St John Paul II Families,

The Terry Fox Foundation maintains the vision of Terry Fox while raising money for cancer  research. This year is the 42nd anniversary of the Terry Fox, Marathon of Hope. Our Terry Fox Event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29th. Schools across Canada  will all be running or walking for the same goal!

We encourage ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Day"

Rowan’s Law

Dear St John Paul II Families,

The last Wednesday of each September is Rowan’s Law Day (#RowansLawDay). On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, schools across Ontario will be recognizing this law by educating and engaging students and staff in activities that increase awareness about concussions and to share Rowan Stringer’s story.

SJPII students are encouraged to wear a purple top on this ... Continue reading "Rowan’s Law"

Opening School Year Mass

Dear St John Paul II Families,

Please join us this week on Tuesday September 27 as we invite Fr Mark to celebrate our first mass of the year. The celebration will take place in Gym A and will begin at 9:00am. All SJPII family members are welcome to attend.