Year: 2022

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"

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"

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"

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.

Dear St John Paul II Families,

Please join us on Wed Feb 16 for our next council meeting. The MEET will take place virtually and will begin promptly at 7:00pm. You may click on the stream link to join.