St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Home of the Lions
Dear St John Paul II Families,
Easter is the most important Holy day in the Christian calendar. The Resurrection of Christ is the core event of our Catholic faith. It is the Resurrection that reminds us that each student in our care and each person we encounter, is a child of God. We celebrate the God of life who reminds us that we ... Continue reading "Easter Blessing"
Dear St John Paul II Families,
The community of St John Paul II will once again be partnering with the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank to assist families in need in our community during this season of Lent. We will be participating in a Lenten One Day Food Drive on Wednesday March 30, 2022. On Wednesday March 30, 2022, bins will be placed ... Continue reading "Lenten Food Drive Wed Mar 30"
Dear St John Paul II Families,
Please join me in welcoming Kevin Cyr, founder of BRAVE Education. Kevin will be speaking with our Grade 3/4 students on anti bullying strategies. Welcome Kevin!
Dear St John Paul II Families,
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate people with Down Syndrome around the globe. In 2012, the United Nations declared March 21st, the 21st day of the 3rd month of the year, as WDSD. This signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. This day ... Continue reading "World Down Syndrome Day March 21"
Dear St John Paul II Families,
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Archdiocese of Toronto announced it would be accepting donations for humanitarian relief in response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine. Funds collected by the Archdiocese will be channeled to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and the Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto (ORAT). As a Catholic faith community, the ... Continue reading "Archdiocese of Toronto – Prayer, Fasting and Alms for Ukraine"
Dear St John Paul II Families,
March break this year will be Monday March 14th – Friday March 18th inclusive. There are no scheduled classes for students. Classes will resume on Monday March 21st. Have a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break!
